Pharmacy Technician
Location: Baltimore Maryland
Description: Department of Veterans Affairs is in need of Pharmacy Technician right now, this vacancy will be placed in Maryland. More details about this vacancy opportunity please read the description below. Baltimore, MD
Duties:
The incumbent will perform duties in all areas of the Inpatient/Outpatient Pharmacy Section. The position is a rotating generalized Pharmacy Technician, who, unde! r the authority of the Chief, Pharmacy Service, is directly involved in all aspects of the preparation and dispensing of drug orders and prescription items.
The technician will effectively perform a full range of inpatient drug distribution duties. These include assisting the inpatient pharmacy IV program, stocking medication carts, delivering medications to the floors, Omnicell and OR/Clinic replenishment, monitoring expiration dates of pharmacy stock and nursing units, and replenishing crash carts. The technician will assist the pharmacist in prioritizing, processing and delivery of all IV and PO doses to maintain the consistency of overall pharmacy services both to inpatients and emergency room patients. The technician will assists with the stocking of drugs, solutions, supplies and will be responsible for ordering IV and irrigation solutions for the pharmacy.
Incumbent is responsible for processing and filling orders for scheduled and non-scheduled federal ! legend drugs and supplies, including the preparation of IV adm! ixtures. Responsible for training of technicians, or students assigned to employee tour. Assists with procurement of pharmaceutical supplies as needed and works closely with patients and healthcare staff to meet the needs of the customer. The Incumbent will perform all other duties as assigned.
Preference: Experience working in an inpatient pharmacy preparing Chemotherapy, using sterile compounding skills in accordance with USP 797.
Physical demands of the position requires regular and recurring physical exertion, involving walking and standing for prolonged periods of time, bending or stooping, lifting/carrying of pharmaceutical supplies weighing 50 pounds or less , pushing and pulling of large carts. The job may include significant time at a computer terminal.
Summary
How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate care to Veterans?
Come join our team and get pure job satisfaction, while caring for ! those who have served (or are currently serving) our country...our nation's Veterans.
As one of the most modern health care facilities in the country, the Baltimore VA Medical Center offers veterans state-of-the-art medical technology, clinical services and research programs. The medical center is home to the worldÂ's first filmless radiology department, which allows health care providers to have nearly instant access to patient radiology images from anywhere in the facility and throughout the health care system. The medical centerÂ's Â"patient friendlyÂ" design features plant-filled atriums, natural light from overhead skylights and comfortable patient rooms and waiting areas.
The Baltimore VA Medical Center is located in a vibrant city, neighbors the University of Maryland at Baltimore, and is within walking distance of Oriole Park at Camden Yards, M&T Bank Stadium (home of the Baltimore Ravens), Lexington Market and the Inner Harbor.
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Top 5 reasons YOU should ch! oose a career with VA:
5. A premium benefits package
4. A fulfilling and challenging work environment
3. Work where you want to live
2. On-the-job growth and advancement
1. To discover the career you want, for the future you deserve
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NOTE: The Professional Standards Board (a peer-review group) will review the selected candidateÂ's education and experience and recommend the step at which the candidate will be placed in that specific grade. The salary is based on the grade and step approved for the selected candidate.
Qualifications & Evaluations
Citizenship. Citizen of the United States. (Noncitizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with chapter 3, section A, paragraph 3g, this part.)
Education or Experience. A high school diploma or equivalent; or at least 3 months experience.
Certification. Certifi! cation by the National Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) is required at grades GS-6 and above.
English Language Proficiency. Pharmacy technicians appointed to direct patient care positions must be proficient in spoken and written English
Physical Requirements. Scope of the Examination: The examination will be concerned with the mental and physical ability of the applicant to satisfactorily perform the duties of the proposed assignment and will include requisite laboratory and other screening as required by Federal regulatory agencies
GS-6
Experience. One year experience at the next lower level (GS-5)
Examples of duties at the next lower grade level include but are not limited to
- Ability to operate and care for automated dispensing devices and equipment.
- Knowledge of, and ability to perform, aseptic technique.
- Knowledge of basic inventory procedures.
- Knowledge of pha! rmacy information systems.
Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Ability to solve problems and make recommendations, e.g., troubleshoot operational problems and refer for appropriate action.
- Knowledge of the operation and care of automated equipment.
- Knowledge of, and ability to follow, written instructions for compounding with aseptic technique for hazardous materials such as oncology agents.
- Knowledge, and ability to perform, compounding with aseptic technique for routine sterile products.
- Knowledge of policies and procedures for inventory management in specialized areas such as emergency carts.
- Knowledge of the computerized prescription process demonstrated by the ability to input prescriptions and medication orders.
References : VA Handboo! k 5005 at http://www.va.gov/ohrm/joblistings/VAQualStds.doc (also available in the local Human Resources Office
Your application, résumé and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.
How to Apply
To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package. It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date. To verify your application is complete , log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login , select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display th! e status of your application, the documentation received and processed,! and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To return to an incomplete application , log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
More Info
Baltimore
MD
2013-11-14T02:45:48.807252
355245100
Permanent
PLEASE NOTE: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications (particularly positions with a positive education requirement.) Therefore, applicants must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: ! http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.
GS
49375
37983
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VATA
Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
None
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
1. If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/59 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency. http://www.sss.gov/
2. This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
3. Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Emp! loyees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) whi! ch is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee.
4. This vacancy is advertised at the single grade at which this position will be filled above the full performance level.
5. The Professional Standards Board (a peer-review group) will review the selected candidateÂ's education and experience and recommend the step at which the candidate will be placed in that specific grade. The salary is based on the grade and step approved for the selected candidate.
6. Tour of Duty: Based on the needs of the service. This position requires incumbent to rotate through all pharmacy programs and rotation through all shifts (including evening, day, weekend, holiday, and potentially midnight). The incumbent will be required to work tours of duty as assigned.
Per Year
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All applicants are required to submit the following supporting document type(s):
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- DD-214
- Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs)
- OF-306
- Other (VA Form 10-2850c Application)
- Other Veterans Document
- SF-15
- SF-50
- Transcript
- Name of Employer;
- Month/Year to Month/Year Worked;
- Number of Hours Worked Per Week;
- A Detailed Description of your Duties Performed
3. Occupational Questionnaire (required)
4. OF-306 - Declaration of Federal Employment - http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/of0306.pdf
5. If prior military service, include all copies of your DD Forms 214 or proof of service (required). Applicants claiming preference based on service-connect! ed disability, or based on being the spouse or mother of a disabled or ! deceased Veteran, must also complete and submit an SF 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference - http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf .
6. If currently employed in the VA system, include latest SF-50 - Notification of Personnel Action.
7. Other: Proof of current certification, licensure or registration; unofficial transcripts(s) -official college transcript(s) will be required before being hired; if applicable, supporting documentation from college or university, will also be necessary to prove to the hiring agency that the required educational requirements(conferral) will be met in the near future. Please use this checklist to make sure you have included other documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), documentation to support Veterans Preference claims, or ICTAP/CTAP documentation (for displaced Federal employees). You will not be contacted for additional information. Faxing Appli! cations or Supporting Documents: You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application. NOTE: If you applied online and your application is complete, do not fax the paper application (1203FX) as this will overwrite your prior online responses and may result in you being found ineligible. If you completed the occupational questionnaire online and are unable to upload supporting document(s):
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15317-Permanent
2013-11-14T02:45:48.807276
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After we receive your complete application package (including any required documents), your qualifications will be reviewed to decide if you meet the basic requirements. You will be notified when this decision is made.
15514-United States Citizens
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If you were eligible to this vacancy, please! email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Departm! ent of Veterans Affairs.
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This vacancy starts available on: Thu, 14 Nov 2013 10:52:05 GMT