Pharmacy Technician
Company: Veterans Health Administration
Location: Kerrville
Posted on: April 9, 2021
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Job Description:
Applicants pending the completion of educational or
certification/licensure requirements may be referred and
tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements
are met. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship:
Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to
recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Education
or Experience: A high school diploma or equivalent; or at least 3
months experience. English Language Proficiency: Pharmacy
technicians appointed to direct patient care positions must be
proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with chapter
2, section D, paragraph 5a, this part. Preferred Experience:
One year experience as a pharmacy technician
Experience as an outpatient pharmacy technician
Experience as a inpatient pharmacy technician
Pharmacy Inventory management experience
Pharmacy Automation experience
PTCB certification Grade Determinations: In addition to the basic
requirements for employment, the following criteria
must be met when determining the grade of candidates: GS-2:
Experience. None beyond the basic requirement.
Assignment. Employees at this grade level serve in a pharmacy
technician/aide-training level
position. GS-3:
Education or Experience. Completion of 1 year of post-high school
coursework related to medicine
(e.g. chemistry, biology, college mathematics, etc.), or successful
completion of a 1 year accredited
pharmacy technician training program, or 6 months of general
experience, that may have included
experience in another medical field (licensed practical nurse,
laboratory technology, etc.). In addition, the
candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs:
Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
1. Ability to maintain appropriate files.
2. Ability to prepare sterile compounds under supervision.
3. Ability to communicate with patients and other health
professions.
Assignments. Employees at this grade level serve in a pharmacy
technician/aide training level
position. GS-4:
Education or Experience. Successful completion of 2 years above
high school with courses related
to pharmacy or pharmacy technology, or 1 year of general experience
that may have included experience in
another medical field (licensed practical nurse, laboratory
technology, etc.) Successful completion of a
course for medical technicians, hospital corpsmen, medical service
specialists, or hospital training obtained
in a training program conducted by the Armed Forces or the U.S.
Maritime Service under close medical and
professional supervision is creditable on a month-for-month basis
for general experience. In addition, the
candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs:
Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
1. Ability to process and fill prescriptions under supervision.
2. Ability to operate and maintain dispensing equipment.
3. Ability to operate pharmacy information systems.
4. Ability to maintain appropriate files.
5. Ability to prepare sterile compounds under supervision.
Assignments. Pharmacy technicians at the GS-4 level perform all
duties expected of employees at
the GS-3 level; however, they are expected to exercise greater
judgment, require less supervision, and to
operate in accordance with all established policies, procedures,
and techniques. GS-5:
Education or Experience. Successful completion of a 4-year course
of study above high school
leading to a bachelor's degree that included at least 24 semester
hours of courses related to pharmacy or
pharmacy technology; successful completion of pertinent specialized
training courses in pharmaceutical and
pharmacy services while serving in the Armed Forces is creditable
on a month-for-month basis up to the 1
year of experience required for the GS-5 level; or at least 1 year
of experience at the next lower level that
demonstrates the core competencies (KSAs) described at the GS-4
level. In addition, the candidate must
demonstrate the following KSAs:
Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
1. Ability to operate and care for automated dispensing devices and
equipment.
2. Knowledge of, and ability to perform, aseptic technique.
3. Knowledge of basic inventory procedures.
4. Knowledge of pharmacy information systems.
Assignments. This is the full performance level for pharmacy
technicians. Employees at this grade
level serve as staff pharmacy technicians receiving little guidance
from more experienced staff members for
more complex patients and procedures, and require minimal
supervision. References: VA Handbook 5005/15, Part II, Appendix
G28, PHARMACY TECHNICIAN QUALIFICATION STANDARD, dated March 2006.
The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-05. The actual
grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in
the range of GS-02 to GS-05. Physical Requirements: Moderate
lifting, 15-44 pounds Light; Moderate carrying, 15-44 pounds;
Straight pulling ( 3 hours); Pushing (3 hours); Reaching above
shoulder ;Use of fingers ;Both hands required; Walking ( 8 hours);
Standing ( 8 hours); Kneeling ( 1hours) ;Repeated bending (1
Hour);Both legs required ;Near vision correctable at 13" to 16" to
Jaeger 1 to 4; Specific visual requirement DVA Correctable to
20/40;Both eyes required; Ability to distinguish basic colors
;Hearing (aid may be permitted); Working around machinery with
moving parts; Protracted or irregular hours of work. May qualify
based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described
in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only
applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and
meet the criteria).
Keywords: Veterans Health Administration, San Antonio , Pharmacy Technician, Professions , Kerrville, Texas
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