Pharmacy Technician - Sterile Compounding Technician

Veterans Health Administration • Columbia, MO

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Technician holds certification by the Pharmacy Technician Certification board (PTCB). The incumbent is the technical expert in providing patient care related to compounding and dispensing of parenteral medications, controlled substances, and other compounded agents. They function in the sterile compounding room, with secondary responsibilities as a pharmacy technician in any area of Pharmacy Service. Completed work is checked by the pharmacist. The incumbent is the technical expert in providing patient care related to compounding and dispensing of parenteral medications, controlled substances, and other compounded agents. S/he functions in the sterile compounding room, with secondary responsibilities as a pharmacy technician in any area of Pharmacy Service. S/he works independently under established procedures. Completed work is checked by the pharmacist. Guidance is always available from a pharmacist and must be sought when clarification is needed.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job.
• Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
• Subject to background/security investigation.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
• Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
• Must complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.
• Must serve a 1- or 2-year trial period.
• United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
• Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB), Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT); OR National Healthcareer Association (NHA), Certified Pharmacy Technician (ExCPT).
• 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).
• For positions above the full performance level, the employee must pass a national certification exam and hold an active national certification through either: PTCB as a CPhT; OR NHA as a ExCPT
• Comprehensive knowledge of concepts, principles, methodology, and policies in a specialized area or section of pharmacy (such as sterile compounding, controlled substances, automation, clinical pharmacy, contact center, etc.)
• Skill in training and orienting new and existing pharmacy facility employees and students on proper policies and procedures.
• Ability to evaluate, analyze, and coordinate workflow and work activities within a specialized area or section of the pharmacy.

Nice To Haves

• At least five years of pharmacy technician experience.
• At least three years of experience compounding parenteral medications, to include potentially toxic medications or chemotherapy.
• At least three years of experience using closed system transfer devices.
• At least two years of experience with pharmacy package in VISTA.

Responsibilities

• Providing patient care related to compounding and dispensing of parenteral medications, controlled substances, and other compounded agents.
• Functioning in the sterile compounding room.
• Performing secondary responsibilities as a pharmacy technician in any area of Pharmacy Service.
• Working independently under established procedures.
• Seeking clarification from a pharmacist when needed.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and regular salary increases.
• 37-50 days of annual paid time off per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year).
• Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child.
• Childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66.
• Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA.
• Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care insurance.

What This Job Offers

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