Pharmacy Technician
About The Position
This position serves as a Care in the Community (CITC) Clinical Pharmacy Technician at the GS-8 level at the Charles George VA Medical Center. The technician works with a high degree of autonomy and uses independent judgment to perform a range of clinical pharmacy support duties. Prescription orders are entered for pharmacist verification, medication-related information is monitored and reviewed, and patients and outside providers receive logistical and coordination support. Medication reconciliation is performed under pharmacist oversight. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, either 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. or 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Telework is not available, and this is not a virtual position. Relocation and recruitment incentives and permanent change of station are not authorized.
Requirements
- U.S. citizenship, subject to the stated exception for non-citizens when qualified citizens cannot be recruited in accordance with VA policy.
- Current Pharmacy Technician Certification Board Certified Pharmacy Technician (PTCB CPhT) certification or National Healthcareer Association ExCPT certification.
- Proficiency in spoken and written English.
- One year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level for the GS-08 grade determination.
- For positions above the full performance level, an active national certification through PTCB as a CPhT or NHA as an ExCPT.
- Comprehensive knowledge of concepts, principles, methodology, and policies in a pharmacy specialty area.
- Ability to evaluate, analyze, and coordinate workflow and work activities within a specialized pharmacy area or section.
- Successful completion of required pre-employment screening, background/security investigation, onboarding, and applicable drug testing.
- Compliance with the VA seasonal influenza vaccination program.
- Ability to meet physical demands that include prolonged standing or sitting, typing, walking within the medical center, lifting or carrying pharmaceutical supplies up to 40 pounds, and bending, stooping, and stretching.
- Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must meet Selective Service registration requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Community Care training and experience.
- Phone technician experience.
- Experience training and orienting new and existing pharmacy facility employees and students on policies and procedures.
Responsibilities
- Enter prescription orders for subsequent pharmacist verification.
- Conduct laboratory value monitoring, poly-pharmacy reviews, drug utilization evaluations, and pharmacoeconomic reviews to support safe and effective medication use.
- Provide telephone logistical support to patients and facilitate prescription-related communication.
- Assist with medication reconciliation under pharmacist oversight.
- Contact non-VA providers, medical facilities, and the Care in the Community Office to support accurate adjudication and processing of prescriptions from non-VA clinics or providers.
- Train and orient new and existing pharmacy facility employees and students on proper policies and procedures.
- Evaluate, analyze, and coordinate workflow and work activities within a specialized pharmacy area or section.
Benefits
- Comprehensive federal employee benefits package; specific eligibility and benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.
- Potential credit toward annual leave accrual for qualifying prior federal or military service, subject to request and approval before appointment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
