Pharmacy Technician-Inpatient
Location: Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Description: Department of Veterans Affairs is hiring Pharmacy Technician-Inpatient right now, this job will be situated in South Dakota. More details about this job opportunity kindly see the descriptions. Duties:
The Sioux Falls VA Health Care System is currently recruiting for a Full-time Permanent Pharmacy Technician. This position will be located in the Pharmacy Service. As a P! harmacy Technician, you are responsible for the following duties to include, but not limited to:
General:
Maintains work flow patterns that assure timely delivery of all pharmacy services and ensures accurate dispensing and record keeping documentation.
Organizes workload, troubleshoots and solves 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 participates in quality improvement initiatives to promote patient safety.
Participates in quality improvement activities in all areas of the pharmacy.
Participates in e! mergency preparedness activities.
Serves as a role model t! o 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.
Dispensing:
Accurately and efficiently packages, labels, and transports medications to patient care areas or dispenses to patients as appropriate after verification by a pharmacist.
Accurately and efficiently prepackages medications. Compounds and fills a range of drugs to be checked by a pharmacist including extemporaneous preparations, special formulations, ophthalmics (subconjunctivals and intravitreal injections), narcotics, investigational drugs, oncolytic agents, etc., in both outpatient and inpatient areas. Adequate quality assurance procedures shall be followed as applicable.
Applies all standards of sterile compounding practices when preparing sterile compounds including appropriate clea! nsing and garbing procedures.
Involved in all activities related to the automated dispensing machines, including medication cart filling, restocking/returns of the Omnicells, pre-packing medications and troubleshooting under the supervision of a pharmacist.
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.
Ensures drugs dispensed are completely and correctly labeled and packaged in full compliance with Federal rules and regulations.
Education:
Provides education to health care providers when appropriate.
Maintains knowledge in the area of practice.
Assumes an active role in the overall pharmacy-training program consisting of students, externs, interns, residents, and professional and non-professional staf! f members. Conducts on-the-job training and provides guidance through d! esignated programs.
Keeps abreast of new developments in pharmacy practice and drug therapy by reading pharmacy and medical literature, and participating in continuing education programs.
Work Schedule: The tour of duty for this position is Days and Nights with rotating Holidays and Weekends. More information will be discussed about the Tour of Duty of this position during the interview process.
Relocation Expenses: Relocation expenses are not authorized for this position.
Summary
Our mission: 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 incl! udes facilities in Minnesota, North Dakota, Iowa, Nebraska, and South D! akota. 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 services 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 cover! ed by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.
Qualifications & Evaluations
Basic Requirements:
Citizen of the United States.
Education/Experience: A high school diploma or equivalent; or at least 3 months experience.
Certification: Certification by the National Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB).
Must be proficient in spoken and written English.
Grade Requirements:
GS-06
- Specialized Experience: To be qualified at the GS-06 level applicants must have one year of specialized experience at the next lower level (GS-05).
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 YOU! R EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS! REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
Reference: VA Handbook 5005/15, Part II, Appendix G28 Pharmacy Technician 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 40 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. Employees may be required to use personal protective equipment such as masks, gowns, goggles, gloves, shoe covers and hair covers to minimize risks.
Your application, résumé and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideratio! n 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 software, 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 and 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 & Other Info
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 .
How to Apply
All applicants are encouraged to apply online.
To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete Application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (Eastern Time) on Tuesday, October 01, 2013 .
To begin, click Apply Online button to the right of this screen to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
Click the "Submit My Answers" button at the end of the process to submit your application package.
It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.go! v/Account/Login , select the Application Status link and then select th! e more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
Please see this guide ( http://www.va.gov/OHRM/joblistings/uploading-and-using-documents-online.doc ) for more information on uploading and re-using forms in your applications.
YOU MUST INCLUDE VA FORM 10-2850c IN YOUR APPLICATION PACKAGE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS VACANCY.
Faxing Applications or Supporting Documents:
You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the! status of your application.
NOTE: If you applied online and your application is complete, do not fax the paper application (1203FX) as this will overwrite your prior online responses and may result in you being found ineligible.
If you completed the occupational questionnaire online and are unable to upload supporting document(s):
To fax your documents, you must use the following cover page http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf and provide the required information. The Vacancy ID is 964541.
Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144.
If you cannot complete the Application Package online, you may fax all of your materials. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Tuesday, October 01, 2013 to receive consideration. Keep a copy of your fax confirmation in the event verification is needed.
To complete the occupational questionnaire and submit via fax:
Click the following link to view and print the occupatio! nal questionnaire View Occupational Questionnaire .
Print the 1203F! X form, follow the instructions and provide your responses to the occupational questionnaire items http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdfimage/opm1203fx.pdf .
Fax the completed 1203FX form along with any supporting documents to 1-478-757-3144. Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission.
Applicants are urged to apply online; this process is easier , faster , and provides less room for error and more information as applications are processed.
Faxed documents submitted with missing information will not be processed. The following will prevent your documents from being processed:
Not using the special cover page mentioned above.
Missing, incomplete, illegible, or invalid Vacancy Identification Number.
Missing, incomplete, or illegible Social Security Number or name.
More Info
Sioux Falls
SD
2013-09-24T02:46:43.220447
352229700
Excepted Service Permanent
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 (particularly 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.
GS
45376
34907
1
VATA
Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
None
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
VET PRO CREDEN! TIALING: 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.
Per Year
VHA-438-13-CLS-964541
To apply for this position , you must provide a complete Application Package which includes the materials listed below:
Complete and current professional resume or CV. REQUIRED Please upload as "Resume".
VA Form 10-2850c - Application for Associated Health Occupations ( Obtain VA Form 10-2850c here ) (THIS FORM NEEDS YOUR SIGNATURE, if you do not submit the required signed form, you will not be considered for this position.) REQUIRED Please upload as "Other".
OF 306 - Decl! aration for Federal Employment. You must complete this form to determine your suitability for Federal employment. ( Obtain OF-306 here ) Please upload as "OF-306".
Responses to the Occupational Questionnaire. (Listed within the Application Manager program when you click on the "Apply Online" button) REQUIRED
Copy of latest performance evaluation - All current and previous Federal Employees must provide their last or most recent performance evaluation with their application package. ( If applicable ) Please upload as "Other".
SF-50 "Notification of Personnel Action" - Attention all previous and current Federal Employees, you must provide your last or most recent SF-50, 'Notification of Personnel Action'. ( If applicable ) Please upload as "SF-50".
If prior military, you must submit a legible copy of ALL MEMBER 4 , DD-214(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. Note: More than one DD-214 may be need! ed to show all dates of service. Veteran preference will only be given when proper documentation is submitted. ( If applicable ) Please upload as "DD-214".
Disabled Veterans and other Veterans eligible for 10-point preference must also submit an SF-15 with current proof of a service-connected disability. 10-point preference will only be given when proper documentation is submitted. ( Obtain SF-15 here ) ( If applicable ) Please upload as "SF-15".
VA Civil Service Preference Letter - If applying for 10-point Veterans preference using an SF-15 you must also include a copy of your VA Civil Service Preference Letter. A VA Civil Service Preference Letter can be obtained from the nearest VBA Regional Office. ( If applicable ) Please upload as "Other Veterans Document".
Notice to all applicants: Failure to provide all required documents may result in loss of consideration for this vacancy. If a determination is made that your application package is incomplete, y! ou may receive no further consideration for this job announcement. You must provide the information listed above if it applies . Credit will not be given if proofs of qualifications are not received . Requests for reconsideration of ratings may not be considered for applicants who fail to submit a complete application package . You will not be contacted to provide missing information or to clarify conflicting information.
The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (Eastern Time) on Tuesday, October 01, 2013.
1-Full-Time
0661-Pharmacy Technician
Active
https://ApplicationManager.gov/Login.aspx?VacancyID=964541&CheckStatus=Y
15317-Permanent
2013-09-24T02:46:43.220476
VHA-438-13-CLS-964541
After we receive your complete application package (including any required documents), your qualifications will be reviewed to decide if you meet the basic requirements. You will be notified when this decision is made.
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