Pharmacy Technician

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The Pharmacy Technician position is located within the Veterans Affairs Consolidated Mail Outpatient Pharmacy (CMOP). The Pharmacy Technician is assigned as the subject matter expert to automated areas of CMOP production and will serve as a key resource in the day-to-day duties of the specialized area. Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. English Language Proficiency: Pharmacy Technician candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English to be appointed as authorized by 38 U.S.C. § 7403(f). May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria). Grade Determinations: Pharmacy Technician, GS-08. Experience: Candidates must possess one year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-7). Certification: For positions above the full performance level, the employee must pass a national certification exam and hold an active national certification through either PTCB as (a) CPhT. OR (b) NHA as a ExCPT. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs: (a)Comprehensive knowledge of concepts, principles, methodology and policies in a specialized area or section of pharmacy (such as sterile compounding, controlled substances, automation, clinical pharmacy, contact center, etc.) Note: See Specialized Area.in the Definitions Section. (b)Skill in training and orienting new and existing pharmacy facility employees and students on proper policies and procedures. (c)Ability to evaluate, analyze and coordinate workflow and work activities within a specialized area or section of the pharmacy. Preferred Experience: Experience serving as a knowledgeable resource n one or more production areas (such as automated dispensing, labeling, packing, bulk, hazardous drugs, or replenishment), including assisting with workflow questions or equipment-related issues. Experience contributing to improvements in production processes by offering suggestions, identifying recurring problems, or participating in efforts to enhance workflow and overall efficiency. Experience performing advanced troubleshooting on automated dispensing equipment, barcode systems, label machines, or Applications to help reduce downtime and maintain steady production. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-8. Physical Requirements: Work is performed in a highly mechanized warehouse setting around production machinery. Moderate noise and traffic require attention to safety. Some work areas involve a moderate risk requiring exercise of safety precautions when operating or working around the automated equipment (i.e., accumulators, moving belts, etc.). Appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is mandatory when handling specific medications and in certain areas of production or assignment.The work requires regular and recurring physical exertion and activity, involving standing for prolonged periods of time on hard surfaces, lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling of pharmaceutical supplies weighing up to 50 lbs. unassisted and bending/twisting/stooping/reaching.

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