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Pharmacy Technician - Clinical Coordinator

Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$66K/yr - $85K/yr

1+ years exp

The Eastern Oklahoma VA Health Care System is recruiting two Pharmacy Technician - Clinical Coordinators to help care for our Veterans as part of Pharmacy Service. This role involves program coordination in pharmacy, requiring independent technical judgment and expertise in complex pharmacy practices, along with managing compliance with regulatory standards.

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No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Pharmacy technician coordinators perform the full range of program coordination in their specialized area of pharmacy

These positions require independent technical judgement and expertise in complex areas of pharmacy practice that have specific laws, significant regulatory requirements and quality/safety standards

They organize, coordinate and manage single or multiple programs under the delegation of pharmacy supervisors or Associate Chiefs

Pharmacy technicians at this level must have expert understanding of regulatory and quality standards for the complex program area and manage all aspects of compliance with these standards with limited input from pharmacy supervisor(s)

Analyzes data for self-driven (independent) performance improvement projects, workload analysis, and statistical reports

Solves problems and implementing corrective actions to maximize outcomes in their program area

Maintains special accreditations and prepares for national reviews/inspections (e.g., The Joint Commission, Inspector General, American Society of Health-System Pharmacists®, controlled substance inspections)

Develops training programs and materials for orientation, competency development, and educational needs for regulatory requirements within the specialized pharmacy program area

Qualification

Pharmacy Technician CertificationExpert knowledge of pharmacyData analysis skillsProblem-solving skillsTraining program developmentEnglish proficiency

Required

Must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job

All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment

Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959

Must be proficient in written and spoken English

Subject to background/security investigation

Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process

Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)

Complete all application requirements detailed in the 'Required Documents' section of this announcement

Be a citizen of the United States

For all grade levels and positions that accept both education and experience to qualify, equivalent combinations of qualifying education and experience that total at least 100% are qualifying

For positions above the full performance level, the employee must pass a national certification exam and hold an active national certification through either Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB), Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) or National Healthcareer Association (NHA), Certified Pharmacy Technician (ExCPT)

Pharmacy Technician candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English to be appointed as authorized by 38 U.S.C. § 7403(f)

Candidates must possess one year of progressively complex experience equivalent to the lower grade level, (GS-08)

In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs and meet any additional KSAs for the assignment, if indicated: Expert knowledge serving as a key resource advising others in their particular specialty area or section of the pharmacy, Skill in analyzing data for self-driven performance improvement projects, Skill in solving problems and implementing corrective actions to maximize outcomes in their program area, Ability to maintain special accreditations and prepare for national reviews/inspections, Ability to develop training programs and material for orientation, competency development and educational needs for regulatory requirements within the specialized pharmacy program area

Benefits

Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)

Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child.

Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66.

Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA

Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)