Lead Pharmacy Technician

Department of Defense • Patrick Air Force Base, FL

36d • $64,019 - $83,229 • Onsite

About The Position

About the Position: This position is located at 45th MDG Patrick AFB Outpatient Pharmacy. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation

Requirements

• Position requires the ability to discern colors and contrast.
• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• A Personnel Security Investigation is required.
• Selectees will be required to sign a statement (Condition of Employment) consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations or must provide a recognized exemption.
• This position is a Testing Designated Position subject to pre-employment screening and random drug testing. Selectees will be required to consent to participation in random drug urinalysis testing.
• Immunization screening is required. Hepatitis B immunization is required for all positions with direct patient contact. Applicants may be required to show proof of other immunizations depending on the type of position.
• This position may require the incumbent to work during irregular work hours which may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and/or varying work schedules.
• This position is inclement weather essential. This means that you must be willing to make every attempt to report for duty on time and/or remain on duty during severe weather conditions.
• This position has been designated "Mission Essential". In the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency type situations the incumbent is required to report to work or remain at work as scheduled to support mission operations.
• This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• One year trial/probationary period may be required.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
• Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Responsibilities

• Lead at least three pharmacy technicians on a regular and recurring basis in the performance of work in assigned pharmacy section.
• Distribute and balance the workload among employees in accordance with established flow or job specialization to assure timely accomplishment of the assigned workload.
• Receive and review individual prescriptions for the full range of pharmaceuticals, to include controlled drugs, to determine kind, strength, and dosage of drugs to be dispensed.
• Process prescriptions by data entry and verifies prescription orders.
• Receive and review orders received for intravenous additive solutions and checks with the pharmacist if incomplete orders or other discrepancies are noted.
• Perform pharmacy compounding functions.
• Prepare and maintain controlled drug and regular prescription documents and records.
• Train new pharmacists and technicians on all aspects of pharmacy operations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: National Security and International Affairs
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees