Pharmacy Techician
Location: Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Description: Department of Veterans Affairs is presently looking of Pharmacy Techician right now, this vacancy will be delegated in South Dakota. For detail informations about this vacancy opportunity kindly see the descriptions. Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): 930107
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Our miss! ion:
To fulfill President Lincoln's promise - "To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan" - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans.
YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE
How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate care to Veterans?
At the
Sioux Falls VA Health Care System
(SFVAHCS), we strive to hire only the best! Working with and for America's Veterans is a privilege and we pride ourselves on the quality of care we provide. In return for your commitment to quality health care for our nation's Veterans, the VA offers an incomparable benefits package. Located in southeast South Dakota, Sioux Falls is a progressive family-oriented community, with an extremely low crime rate. Four seasons with abundant recreation activities. No state income tax. The SFVAHCS is a teaching hospital providing a full range of patient care service, with state-of! -the-art technology as well as education and research. Care is! provided to eligible veterans in eastern South Dakota, Northwestern Iowa, and Southwestern Minnesota. Comprehensive health care is provided through primary care, tertiary care, and long-term care in the areas of medicine, surgery, psychiatry, physical medicine and rehabilitation, neurology, oncology, dentistry, geriatrics, and transitional care. The SFVAHCS is part of VA Midwest Healthcare System (VISN 23), which includes facilities in Minnesota, North Dakota, Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota. Every job at the VA impacts the Veterans that we serve. You can be part of that team, helping to make sure that our Veterans receive the top-quality care they deserve.
As a VA professional, your opportunities are endless. With many openings in the multiple functions of VA, you will have a wide range of opportunities at your fingertips. Not only is it the largest, most technologically advanced integrated health care system in the nation, but we also provide many other service! s to Veterans through the Benefits Administration and National Cemeteries. VA professionals feel good about their careers and their ability to balance work and home life. VA offers generous paid time off and a variety of predictable and flexible scheduling opportunities. For more information on the Department of Veterans Affairs, go to
http://www.vacareers.va.gov/
VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.
The procedures outlined in AFGE Master Agreement, Article 23, Section 8 will be followed. First consideration will be given to current Sioux Falls VAHCS employees.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
U. S. Citizenship
DUTIES:
The Sioux Falls VA Health Care System is currently recruiting for a
Full-time
, Temporary, Pharmacy Technician. This is a temporary position not to exc! eed 18 months. This position may be extended or converted to a permanen! t position without further competitive procedures.This position will be located in the
Pharmacy Service
. As a Pharmacy Technician, you are responsible for the following duties to include, but not limited to:
• Maintains work flow patterns that assure timely delivery of all pharmacy services and ensures accurate dispensing and record keeping documentation.
• Effectively organizes workload, solves problems and troubleshoots problems.
• Triages appropriate issues to the pharmacist from internal or external patient or staff contacts. Answers telephone calls and attempts to resolve problems at the lowest level possible and manages inquiries in a timely and courteous manner before directing questions to the appropriate member of the pharmacy staff.
• Performs general maintenance and housekeeping tasks for assigned work areas.
• Reports adverse drug events (ADE), near misses, and medication errors and participate! s in quality improvement initiatives to promote patient safety.
• Participates in the medical center medication utilization evaluation (MUE) program by assisting pharmacists with data required to conduct drug use reviews or other medication use monitors.
• Participates in quality improvement activities in all areas of the pharmacy.
• Participates in emergency preparedness activities.
• Serves as a role model to pharmacy students (pharmacist and technician) and residents.
• The technician is responsible for maintaining his/her professional competency by keeping abreast of current literature and regulations, and applies this knowledge in his/her daily duties.
• Assigned work areas are not fully restricted to outpatient; however this will be the primary work assignment. Outpatient technicians will be required to retain competency and perform selected, non-specialized duties of the inpatient technician depending on the! level of competency required such as cart fill and checking, cart and ! medication deliveries and other routine functions common to technician duties.
• Will rotate through all tours according to the outpatient staffing plan including weekend and holiday tours.
Dispensing
• Accurate packaging and labeling of outpatient prescriptions. Ensures drugs dispensed are completely and correctly labeled and packaged in full compliance with Federal rules and regulations.
• Replenish supplies/medications for the fill area
• Conduct general maintenance and housekeeping tasks for the work area assigned
• Dispense medications at the pharmacy window
• Maintain familiarization with the regulations and safe handling requirements for medications and hazardous substances.
• Dispenses controlled substances with accuracy according to current policies and procedures for outpatients.
• Prepare and package medications for mail-out.
• Involved in all activities related to ! the automated dispensing machines, including ScriptPro, Omnicell, medication cart filling, mail processing equipment and Script Talk. Trouble shooting under the supervision of a pharmacist. Responsible for operation and general maintenance of all equipment used is assigned activities and reports malfunctions promptly to supervisors.
• Will rotate through the telephone care unit and process refill requests and other veteran requests.
• Assures appropriate drug storage, including medications brought into the facility by patients.
• Maintains adequate stock and inspects drug storage areas, including checking for outdates, and assure the proper disposition of outdated, recalled or otherwise adulterated medications.
Work Schedule:
The tour of duty for this position is
Full-Time, primarily Monday - Friday; weekends, evening and holidays will be required.
Relocation Expenses:
Relocation expenses
authorized for this position.
QUALIFICAT! IONS REQUIRED:
Basic Requirements:
Citizen of the United States.
Education or Experience. A high school diploma or equivalent; or at least 3 months experience.
Certification by the National Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) is required at grades GS-6.
Must be proficient in spoken and written English.
Grade Requirements:
GS-6
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 and the potential to acquire the assignment specific KSAs designated by an asterisk (*):
Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
1. Ability to solve problems and make recommendations, e.g., troubleshoot operational problems and refer for appropriate action.
2. Knowledge of the operation and care of automated equipment.
3. Knowledge of, and abili! ty to follow, written instructions for compounding with aseptic technique for hazardous materials such as oncology agents.
4. Knowledge, and ability to perform, compounding with aseptic technique for routine sterile products.
5. Knowledge of policies and procedures for inventory management in specialized areas such as emergency carts.
6. Knowledge of the computerized prescription process demonstrated by the ability to input prescriptions and medication orders.
Note:
The Professional Standards Board (a peer-review group) will review the selected candidateÂ's education and experience and recommend the step at which the candidate will be placed in that specific grade. The salary is based on the grade and step approved for the selected candidate.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
Reference: VA Handbook
[5005/]
[G28OCCUPATION QUALIFICATION STANDARD], !
QUALIFICATION STANDARD
, dated
March 17, 2006.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The work requires physical exertion such as reaching, bending, standing, walking short and long distances, and climbing to obtain product from moderately high shelving. Occasionally may need to lift up to 50 pounds. The majority of work requires extended periods of standing with short periods of sitting to complete tasks. The work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts which require normal safety precautions typical in a pharmacy setting. The work area is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated. Employees may be required to use personal protective equipment such as masks, gowns, goggles, gloves, shoe covers and hair covers to minimize risks.
APPLICANTS PLEASE NOTE: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications (partic! ularly positions with a positive education requirement.) Therefore, applicants must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website:
http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html
All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.
Veterans' Preference:
When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference on the Occupational Questionnaire in the section provided and provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) and/or documentation related to your active duty service which shows dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), o! r dates of impending separation.
Additionally, disabled vetera! ns and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veterans Preference" with required proof as stated on the form. For more information, please visit
http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx
.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Your application, résumé and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment. You may also be evaluated based upon the question responses you provide during a structured interview. In responding to structured interview questions you should be sure to cite specific examples of experience, explain exactly what you did, and the outcome.
INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS will not be considered for applicants who fail to submit a complete application package.
We cannot be held responsible for incompatible softwar! e, fax transmissions errors, or any other delays.
You will not be contacted for missing, incomplete or clarification of information relating to your application materials.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
(Failure to comply may be grounds for withdrawal of an offer of employment or dismissal after appointment)
Applicants tentatively selected for certain designated positions may be subject to a random drug screening for illegal drug use. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment.
Applicant is subject to a pre-employment physical examination.
New Appointees will be subject to a background investigation to determine suitability.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must certify at the time of appointment that they have registered with the Selective Service system or are exempt for having to do so under Selective Service law.
Applicants must not be listed on the Department of Health a! nd Human Services (DHHS) Office of Inspector General Sanctions database! .
Applicants selected for positions through this announcement may be subject to a one year probationary period.
BENEFITS:
Working for the Department of Veterans Affairs offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health benefits, thrift savings plan, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. In addition to traditional "dollars and cents" benefits, we offer a range of benefits to help balance work and life. For more information please visit us at
http://www.va.gov/JOBS/Job_Benefits/benefits.asp
.
OTHER INFORMATION:
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
VET PRO CREDENTIALING:
Individuals selected for positions that have patient care responsibilities are subject to undergoing an electronic credentialing process called VetPro. As part of this process, it will! be necessary for you to submit complete information concerning your professional education, training, experience, licensure and certifications using VetPro. The candidate selected will be provided with further information on how to use VetPro.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
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If you were eligible to this vacancy, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Department of Veterans Affairs.
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This vacancy starts available on: Fri, 26 Jul 2013 09:15:48 GMT