Pharmacy Technician (Supply)

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA•El Paso, TX

9d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is located at William Beaumont Army Medical Center in El Paso, Texas. Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service. Duties Establish stock levels, determines and adjusts reorder points considering factors such as usage rates, shelf life, storage capability, lead time, and fluctuations in demand. Resolve problems relative to damages, over/under shipment, and questionable product quality. Store items in appropriate order on shelf and arranges items in generic name order, changing locations as necessary to accommodate new items or removal of unnecessary items. Package and label products to ensure proper handling, storage, and accountability. Receive, review, and interpret prescriptions and performs necessary steps to correctly type, fill and dispense prescriptions within the parameters of established policy, procedures and instructions.

Requirements

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.
A pre-placement medical examination is required.
Moderate to heavy lifting up to 44 pounds may be required.
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.
Must be able to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
Advanced certification (e.g., ALS) does not supersede BLS.
This position may require the incumbent to work during irregular work hours which may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and/or varying work schedules.
One year of specialized experience which includes maintaining accurate storage, records, and pharmaceutical inventory or orders; preparing and distributing medications and supplies, and assisting with dispensing prescriptions.
Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-05).
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.
This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
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.
The incumbent must make every attempt to report for work on time and/or remain on duty during severe weather conditions.
The incumbent will be required to report to work during times of contingency operations, natural disasters, extreme weather or other emergency situations.

Nice To Haves

Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.

Responsibilities

Establish stock levels, determines and adjusts reorder points considering factors such as usage rates, shelf life, storage capability, lead time, and fluctuations in demand.
Resolve problems relative to damages, over/under shipment, and questionable product quality.
Store items in appropriate order on shelf and arranges items in generic name order, changing locations as necessary to accommodate new items or removal of unnecessary items.
Package and label products to ensure proper handling, storage, and accountability.
Receive, review, and interpret prescriptions and performs necessary steps to correctly type, fill and dispense prescriptions within the parameters of established policy, procedures and instructions.