Lead Pharmacy Technician

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA • Travis AFB, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This Lead Pharmacy Technician position is located at David Grant Medical Center, Travis AFB. The role manages procurement of pharmaceuticals and healthcare consumables throughout their lifecycle, including expired, obsolete, and excess inventory. The incumbent distributes and balances employees’ workloads according to established workflow or job specialization, checks work in progress or spot-checks work that does not require review, and assists pharmacists with efficient drug utilization review, quality assurance, and process improvement efforts.

A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized. Salary negotiation may be available for candidates new to Federal service, and non-Federal work experience may be creditable for leave purposes. This is a direct-hire solicitation. The position is designated Mission Essential and Inclement Weather Essential, requiring the incumbent to report during contingency operations, emergencies, and severe weather. It is an obligated position, and the selected employee must acknowledge that they may be displaced under reduction-in-force procedures during the obligation period.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-06 in the Federal service, including filling prescriptions, distributing pharmaceuticals, maintaining accurate inventory of controlled substances, and using pharmacy-based computer systems; alternatively, qualifying graduate education or a combination of education and experience may satisfy the requirement.
• Must obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association; advanced certification does not replace BLS.
• Must consent to seasonal influenza vaccination or provide a recognized exemption.
• Must complete a background investigation and personnel security investigation and meet suitability or fitness requirements.
• Must undergo pre-employment screening and random drug testing, including random urinalysis.
• Must complete a pre-placement medical examination and required immunization screening. Hepatitis B immunization is required for positions with direct patient contact; other immunizations may be required depending on the position.
• Moderate to heavy lifting of up to 45 pounds may be required.
• May be required to work irregular hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, varying schedules, and on-call hours.
• Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Must complete a one-year trial/probationary period.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• Foreign education used to meet qualification requirements must be evaluated and deemed equivalent to accredited U.S. education, or receive full credit at a U.S.-accredited institution.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement of pharmaceuticals and healthcare consumables throughout their lifecycle.
• Manage expired, obsolete, and excess inventory.
• Distribute and balance workload among employees according to established workflow or job specialization.
• Check work in progress or spot-check work that does not require review.
• Assist pharmacists with drug utilization review, quality assurance, and process improvement efforts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed