Pharmacy Technician

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA • Charleston Naval Center, SC

19d • Onsite

About The Position

This Pharmacy Technician position is located at Naval Health Clinic Charleston in Charleston, South Carolina. It is a Direct Hire Authority appointment and a term position not to exceed one year and two months; the appointment may be extended up to a maximum of eight years. The position is obligated, meaning the employee may be displaced under reduction-in-force procedures because of an employee’s statutory restoration or return rights.

The technician performs pharmacy operations involving routine and complex pharmaceuticals, including controlled substances. Duties include processing medication orders, answering medication-use questions, compounding and assessing preparations, preparing and distributing sterile and non-sterile products, maintaining controlled-item records and inventory, and using pharmacy computer systems to manage medication profiles and identify potential interactions or substitutions.

The position is mission essential. The employee may have to report to or remain at work during severe weather or other emergencies. A pre-employment physical examination and annual examinations are required, along with a Basic Life Support certification. The position is subject to background and credit checks, drug screening and testing, and a requirement to obtain and maintain eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access.

Requirements

• One year of specialized experience in a hospital pharmacy, retail pharmacy, pharmaceutical firm, or laboratory involving pharmaceutical nomenclature; pharmaceutical characteristics, strengths, and dosage forms; pharmaceutical weights and measures; and procedures for the care, storage, repackaging, bulk compounding, and distribution of pharmaceuticals.
• Qualifying experience must include verifying pharmaceutical-label accuracy, using automated pharmacy systems to enter and retrieve data, rotating pharmacy stock, and compounding medications within a pharmacy.
• Experience alone must satisfy the qualification requirement; education cannot be substituted for experience.
• Obtain and maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from, or in accordance with, the American Heart Association or American Red Cross; advanced certification does not replace BLS.
• Obtain and maintain eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
• Complete required background investigation and credit check, and submit to pre-employment and applicable random drug testing.
• Complete a pre-employment physical examination and annual examinations thereafter.
• Be able to lift up to 45 pounds.
• Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Current permanent federal employees accepting this term appointment will be converted to a term appointment without statutory return rights to a permanent position.

Nice To Haves

• Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) certification is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Interpret, order, receive, store, and dispense pharmaceuticals, including routine and complex controlled substances.
• Process medication orders using computerized order entry.
• Answer routine questions about medication use, dosage, administration, interactions, and side effects.
• Perform substantial bulk compounding, including complex products.
• Assess compounded products using test equipment, adjust solutions to proper concentrations, and conduct visual inspections.
• Prepare, store, and issue sterile and non-sterile drug preparations according to established guidelines.
• Maintain accurate records for controlled items and maintain pharmacy inventory.
• Use computer systems to collect and monitor data, maintain individualized medication profiles and prescription-fill data, provide medical information, and identify potential drug interactions and generic substitutions.
• Report to work or remain at work as scheduled during severe weather or other emergency situations when required to support mission operations.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.
• Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized for highly qualified candidates.

What This Job Offers

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