Pharmacy Technician, Controlled Substances

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The Pharmacy Controlled Substance Technician is certified, highly specialized technician, under the Associate Chief of Pharmacy Service, and is responsible for the first line management of all controlled substances handled by the pharmacy for the Fredericksburg Health Care Center. This position requires thorough knowledge and understanding of federal, VA, and facility regulations regarding controlled substances and pharmacy processes in general and involves performing complex procedures. 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). Certification: Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB), Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT). OR National Healthcareer Association (NHA), Certified Pharmacy Technician (ExCPT) 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: To be creditable, the experience must have demonstrated the use of knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with professional pharmacy practice. 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. Skill in training and orienting new and existing pharmacy facility employees and students on proper policies and procedures. Ability to evaluate, analyze and coordinate workflow and work activities within a specialized area or section of the pharmacy. Preferred Experience: Minimum of two years of experience as a Pharmacy Technician, preferably in an inpatient or outpatient setting within a hospital or healthcare system. Demonstrated experience with handling and processing controlled substances, including inventory management, ordering, receiving, dispensing, and reconciliation of narcotics in compliance with DEA, VA, and other applicable regulations. Proficient in using pharmacy automation systems, such as Pyxis, Omnicell, or comparable technology, for the management and distribution of controlled substances. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. The full performance level of this vacancy is 8. Physical Requirements: The work requires regular and recurring physical exertion, involving standing or sitting for prolonged periods of time, typing, walking distances within the medical center, lifting/ carrying (up to 50 pounds) of pharmaceutical supplies, and ending/stooping/stretching.

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