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This position functions primarily as the overnight and/or evening Inpatient Pharmacy Technician. The Pharmacy Technician (Inpatient) position serves as the subject matter expert in medication dispensing to the inpatient areas of the medical center. 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. Education or Experience. A high school diploma or equivalent; or at least 3 months experience. Certification. Certification by the National Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) is required at grades GS-6 and above. 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: GS-6 Experience. One year experience at the next lower level GS-05, and must fully meet the KSAs at the next lower level GS-05. In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following technical KSAs and the potential to acquire the assignment specific KSAs designated by an asterisk (*): Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 1. Ability to solve problems and make recommendations, e.g., troubleshoot operational problems and refer for appropriate action. 2. Knowledge of the operation and care of automated equipment. 3. Knowledge of, and ability to follow, written instructions for compounding with aseptic technique for hazardous materials such as oncology agents. 4. Knowledge, and ability to perform, compounding with aseptic technique for routine sterile products. 5. Knowledge of policies and procedures for inventory management in specialized areas such as emergency carts. 6. Knowledge of the computerized prescription process demonstrated by the ability to input prescriptions and medication orders. Certification. PTCB certification is required at this grade level and above. Preferred Experience: IV Certification Previous VA experience Experience working in a hospital pharmacy IV Chemotherapy certified References: VA Handbook 5005 Part II, Pharmacy Technician Qualification Standard, Appendix G28, Dated 3/17/2006. The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-06. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is GS-06. Physical Requirements: The work is sedentary. Some work may require movement between offices, hospitals, warehouses, and similar areas for meetings and to conduct work. Work may also require walking/standing, in conjunctions with travel to and attendance at meetings and/or conferences away from the work site. Incumbent may carry and lift light items weighing less than 15 pounds. ["This vacancy will remain open until filled. The first cut-off date is Friday, February 10th. Additional applications will be referred as needed. Duties may include but are not limited to: Serves as the subject matter expert in medication dispensing to the inpatient areas of the medical center. Dispensing of medications, compounding IV, chemotherapy, biologics, and hazardous drugs according to the most recent guidelines. Stocking and restocking of automated dispensing cabinets and other ward stock areas. Maintaining quality control practices and assigned quality control inspections, training of fellow staff, and other duties as assigned. Reads and interprets Pharmacy orders (unit dose, compounded sterile products, outpatient medications), obtains proper medication or material in the proper strength and dosage form. Determines proper amount and counts, pours, withdraws or measures the medications; affixes proper label; and records required data on pharmacy's copy of order. After a final check by a pharmacist, dispenses medication in acute, extended care areas, and outpatient areas. Performs final review of emergency code carts (prepared by another technician) and/or inventories and replenishes emergency code carts independently. Operates, maintains, and troubleshoots complicated Pharmacy equipment. Answers questions from Pharmacy and non-Pharmacy personnel regarding drug distribution. Identifies basic therapeutic problems such as patient allergies, duplicate therapy with drugs in the same class and alerts the pharmacist to the possible need for clinical intervention. Conducts monthly ward inspection of patient care areas as assigned. Maintains a clean work environment throughout the pharmacy. Follows facility policies and procedures. Work Schedule: Two shifts available: Tuesday - Sunday 7:00pm-7:00am; Monday 11:00pm-7:00am; Holidays 7:00pm-7:00am (7 on/7 off) OR Monday - Friday 2:30pm-11:00pm and additional coverage as needed. Compressed/Flexible: Available Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 Recruitment Incentive: Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required"]

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