Supervisory Pharmacy Technician

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA • Tacoma, WA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

This Supervisory Pharmacy Technician position is located at Madigan Army Medical Center in Tacoma, Washington. The role involves reviewing prescriptions, advising patients and medical personnel about potential adverse reactions and drug interactions, managing pharmacy inventory, and supervising subordinate staff. A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized, and salary negotiation may be available for candidates new to Federal service. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation.

The position is a mission-essential, testing-designated role. It requires a pre-employment physical examination and annual examinations thereafter, immunization screening, tuberculosis testing, and annual seasonal influenza vaccination. Hepatitis B immunization is required for positions involving direct patient contact. The incumbent must hold a Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) national pharmacy license/certification within six months of employment and maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) training certification from or in accordance with the American Heart Association or American Red Cross. A supervisory probationary period of one year is required unless previously completed.

The position may require uncommon duty hours, including on-call work, fixed or rotating shifts, evenings, overtime, weekends, and holidays. In severe weather or other emergencies, the employee may be required to report to or remain at work to support mission operations. Heavy lifting up to 15 pounds may be required.

Requirements

• One year of specialized experience overseeing or training pharmacy personnel; receiving and reviewing prescriptions using pharmacy computer systems; and determining the type of substance, strength or dosage, and quantity to be dispensed. This experience must be at the GS-06 level or equivalent.
• Qualifying experience must be used to meet the experience requirement; education cannot substitute for experience.
• Possess a Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) national pharmacy license/certification within six months of employment.
• Complete Basic Life Support (BLS) training certification from or in accordance with the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Complete a pre-employment physical examination and annual examinations thereafter.
• Complete required immunization screening, tuberculosis testing, and annual seasonal influenza vaccination; Hepatitis B immunization is required for positions with direct patient contact.
• Consent to pre-employment screening and random drug urinalysis testing.
• Complete a one-year supervisory probationary period unless previously completed.
• Be a U.S. citizen and provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Complete a suitability or fitness determination, which may include a background investigation.
• Work uncommon tours of duty, which may include on-call, fixed or rotating shifts, evenings, overtime, weekends, and holidays.
• Report to or remain at work during severe weather or other emergency situations when required to support mission operations.
• Lift up to 15 pounds when required.

Nice To Haves

• PTCB certification is highly desired/preferred.
• Outpatient supervisory experience is highly desired/preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive and review prescriptions using knowledge of general pharmaceutical practices.
• Advise patients and professional medical personnel about possible adverse reactions and drug interactions.
• Inventory and reorder medications and other pharmacy supplies according to pharmacy operating requirements and procedures.
• Assign responsibilities to subordinates.
• Determine subordinate training needs and ensure required training is provided.
• Prepare requests to fill vacancies and select subordinates.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific eligibility depends on the position and employment status.

What This Job Offers

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