Pharmacy Technician
Some of the duties and responsibilities of the outpatient pharmacy technician include:
Read and interpret prescriptions and obtain proper medication or material in the proper strength and dosage form. Determine proper amounts and count, pour, or measure medications. Affix proper labels. Record required data on the Pharmacy's copy of prescription/order. Prepare prescriptions per established procedures and protocols and dispense medication after a final check by a pharmacist. Provide phone coverage for the Pharmacy ensuring timely and accurate information is given to the Veteran. Provide patient education on pharmacy topics such as the process to request refills and drug information sheets and relay clinical patient questions to the pharmacist. Operate and maintain pharmacy equipment as assigned. Answer questions from pharmacy and non-pharmacy personnel regarding drug distribution. Identify basic therapeutic problems such as duplicate therapy with drugs in the same class and alert the pharmacist to the possible need for clinical intervention. Conduct periodic inventory inspection of assigned pharmacy and non-pharmacy medication areas with completed reports. Maintain perpetual inventory of controlled substances and work in the pharmacy vault as assigned. Complete any repackaging of medication following pharmacy policies, including unit-of-use medications. Process mail-out prescriptions. Monitor and document refrigerator temperature within the pharmacy and ensure clinic areas follow policy as it relates to their refrigerator logs. Inventory and replenish assigned patient care areas. Stock Omnicells according to par levels set by the Chief of Pharmacy or designee. Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday 8:
00 am - 4:
30 pm. Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required Basic Requirements:
1. Citizenship. Citizen of the United States. (Noncitizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with chapter 3, section A, paragraph 3g, this part.) 2. Education or Experience. A high school diploma or equivalent; or at least 3 months experience. 3. Certification. Certification by the National Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) is required at grades GS-6 and above. Grade Determinations:
GS-6. 1. Experience. One year experience at the next lower level, and must fully meet the KSAs at the next lower level. In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following technical KSAs:
2. Certification. PTCB certification is required at this grade level and above. 3. Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
(a) Ability to solve problems and make recommendations, e.g., troubleshoot operational problems and refer for appropriate action. (b) Knowledge of the operation and care of automated equipment. (c) Knowledge of, and ability to follow, written instructions for compounding with aseptic technique for hazardous materials such as oncology agents. (d) Knowledge, and ability to perform, compounding with aseptic technique for routine sterile products. (e) Knowledge of policies and procedures for inventory management in specialized areas such as emergency carts. (f) Knowledge of the computerized prescription process demonstrated by the ability to input prescriptions and medication orders. Reference:
VA Handbook 5005/15, Part II, Appendix G28 The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-6. Physical Requirements:
Walking, bending, stooping, sitting and standing for long periods of time are required. Lifting, moving, stacking or otherwise manipulating packages weighing up to 45 pounds may be required. Electronic data entry and reading and working with figures for prolonged periods may also be required. Work Environment:
Work is performed in the environment of a large hospital outpatient pharmacy. Special precautions and safety measures are required in the handling of chemotherapeutic agents and RCRA hazardous (P, U, and D) meds.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Read and interpret prescriptions and obtain proper medication or material in the proper strength and dosage form. Determine proper amounts and count, pour, or measure medications. Affix proper labels. Record required data on the Pharmacy's copy of prescription/order. Prepare prescriptions per established procedures and protocols and dispense medication after a final check by a pharmacist. Provide phone coverage for the Pharmacy ensuring timely and accurate information is given to the Veteran. Provide patient education on pharmacy topics such as the process to request refills and drug information sheets and relay clinical patient questions to the pharmacist. Operate and maintain pharmacy equipment as assigned. Answer questions from pharmacy and non-pharmacy personnel regarding drug distribution. Identify basic therapeutic problems such as duplicate therapy with drugs in the same class and alert the pharmacist to the possible need for clinical intervention. Conduct periodic inventory inspection of assigned pharmacy and non-pharmacy medication areas with completed reports. Maintain perpetual inventory of controlled substances and work in the pharmacy vault as assigned. Complete any repackaging of medication following pharmacy policies, including unit-of-use medications. Process mail-out prescriptions. Monitor and document refrigerator temperature within the pharmacy and ensure clinic areas follow policy as it relates to their refrigerator logs. Inventory and replenish assigned patient care areas. Stock Omnicells according to par levels set by the Chief of Pharmacy or designee. Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday 8:
00 am - 4:
30 pm. Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required Basic Requirements:
1. Citizenship. Citizen of the United States. (Noncitizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with chapter 3, section A, paragraph 3g, this part.) 2. Education or Experience. A high school diploma or equivalent; or at least 3 months experience. 3. Certification. Certification by the National Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) is required at grades GS-6 and above. Grade Determinations:
GS-6. 1. Experience. One year experience at the next lower level, and must fully meet the KSAs at the next lower level. In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following technical KSAs:
2. Certification. PTCB certification is required at this grade level and above. 3. Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
(a) Ability to solve problems and make recommendations, e.g., troubleshoot operational problems and refer for appropriate action. (b) Knowledge of the operation and care of automated equipment. (c) Knowledge of, and ability to follow, written instructions for compounding with aseptic technique for hazardous materials such as oncology agents. (d) Knowledge, and ability to perform, compounding with aseptic technique for routine sterile products. (e) Knowledge of policies and procedures for inventory management in specialized areas such as emergency carts. (f) Knowledge of the computerized prescription process demonstrated by the ability to input prescriptions and medication orders. Reference:
VA Handbook 5005/15, Part II, Appendix G28 The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-6. Physical Requirements:
Walking, bending, stooping, sitting and standing for long periods of time are required. Lifting, moving, stacking or otherwise manipulating packages weighing up to 45 pounds may be required. Electronic data entry and reading and working with figures for prolonged periods may also be required. Work Environment:
Work is performed in the environment of a large hospital outpatient pharmacy. Special precautions and safety measures are required in the handling of chemotherapeutic agents and RCRA hazardous (P, U, and D) meds.
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0661 Pharmacy Technician - Salary Range:
$43,526 to $56,585 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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