Lead Pharmacy Technician

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA • Naval Air Station Pensacola, FL

14d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located at Naval Hospital Pensacola, Directorate of Operations. The Lead Pharmacy Technician leads three or more pharmacy technicians who perform pharmacy technician duties and assist pharmacists in processing and dispensing prescriptions. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation using DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce.

The incumbent distributes and balances employees’ workloads, maintains pharmacy records and reports, reviews prescriptions, prepares and labels prescription orders under pharmacist direction, maintains controlled-drug and prescription documentation, and provides training and technical oversight. The role also requires interpreting orders for appropriateness and conformity with pharmaceutical standards.

The position requires eligibility for and maintenance of a Secret security clearance or access, credentialing and appropriate clinical privileges, required immunizations and testing, and pre-employment and annual physical examinations. It is designated Mission Essential. Shift work includes rotating coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or in special situations.

Requirements

• Be able to obtain and maintain eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment; a background investigation and credit check are required.
• Meet immunization screening requirements, including Hepatitis B immunization for positions involving direct patient contact and annual seasonal influenza vaccination unless exempted for medical or religious reasons.
• Complete required Tuberculosis testing.
• Submit to pre-appointment urinalysis for illegal drug use and pre-employment and random drug testing, including testing based on reasonable suspicion or involvement in an on-duty accident.
• Complete a pre-employment physical examination and annual examinations thereafter.
• Fulfill credentialing requirements and obtain and maintain appropriate or relevant clinical privileges.
• Be available for rotating shift work covering evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations.
• Be a U.S. citizen and provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Qualify through one of the following: one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-06 that includes filling prescriptions, distributing pharmaceuticals, maintaining accurate controlled-substance inventory, and using pharmacy-based computer systems; one full academic year of related graduate-level education; or a qualifying combination of education and experience.
• Provide evaluated foreign education credentials if relying on foreign education to meet qualifications.

Nice To Haves

• Recruitment and relocation incentives may be authorized for highly qualified candidates.

Responsibilities

• Distribute and balance employee workloads according to established workflow or job specialization to ensure timely completion.
• Prepare and maintain pharmacy records, files, and administrative reports, determining and modifying their format and content.
• Receive and review individual prescriptions for a full range of pharmaceuticals.
• Prepare, package, and label prescriptions and drug orders as directed by a pharmacist and in accordance with pharmaceutical rules, regulations, and procedures.
• Prepare and maintain controlled-drug and regular prescription documents and records.
• Provide training, assistance, and technical oversight as required.
• Interpret orders for appropriateness and conformity with established pharmaceutical standards.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on the position and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior