Pharmacy Technician (Tech Check Tech)

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA•Altus AFB, OK

11d•Onsite

About The Position

This Pharmacy Technician (Tech Check Tech) position is located at the 97th Medical Group, Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, and is a Direct Hire Solicitation. The position prepares sterile solutions using aseptic techniques and established infection-control procedures; maintains records for sterile products; and manages controlled-substance inventory accountability and audits. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and qualify through experience. The role requires one year of specialized experience performing dosage and quantity calculations, storing sterile solutions using aseptic techniques, and auditing medications. Education cannot substitute for the required experience, and there is no separate education qualification requirement. The position requires a background investigation, specified immunizations and screening, current Basic Life Support certification, and participation in pre-employment and random drug testing. This is a federal government position with a one-year probationary period. Direct deposit is required, and payment of relocation costs is not authorized. Federal employees receive access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific eligibility depends on the position and employment status.

Requirements

Be a U.S. citizen.
Have one year of specialized experience that includes performing dosage and quantity calculations, storing sterile solutions using aseptic techniques, and auditing medications.
Meet the experience requirement without substituting education.
Complete a suitability or fitness determination, including a required Personnel Security Investigation.
Consent to seasonal influenza vaccination or provide a recognized exemption; complete immunization screening, required hepatitis B immunization for direct patient-contact positions, any other position-specific immunizations, and Tuberculin (TB) testing.
Complete pre-employment screening and random drug testing, including consent to random drug urinalysis.
Obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association; advanced certification does not replace BLS.
Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
Complete a one-year probationary period and provide required direct deposit information.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.

Responsibilities

Prepare sterile solutions using aseptic techniques and established infection-control procedures.
Document sterile-product preparation, labeling, storage, expiration dates, and quality-control activities.
Reconcile controlled-substance inventories by comparing physical counts with dispensing, transfer, and accountability records.
Conduct controlled-substance audits in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and organizational policies.
Investigate inventory discrepancies, document findings, initiate corrective actions, and report unresolved issues through appropriate channels.