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USAJOBS · 2 months ago

Clinical Pharmacy Technician- PACT/Specialty

Hampton, Virginia, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$64K/yr - $83K/yr

1+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking a Clinical Pharmacy Technician to support clinical operations at the Hampton VA Medical Center. The role involves providing support for CPP teams, conducting medication histories, and performing clinical and administrative activities in accordance with pharmacy protocols.

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No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Medication History:

Access data via the electronic health record (EHR) on all new patients who are new to the Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) and input data into excel sheets to complete medication history

Interview patients, families, and caregivers as appropriate to develop an accurate list of medications, including strength, dosage, and route, as well as any over-the-counter medications and/or herbal products the patient has been taking

Review Joint Legacy Viewer (JLV) to identify if a patient has been receiving medications from another VA or outside provider

Document adverse reactions and allergies reported by patient

Review for any patient compliance issues based on patient interview and refill history

Document medication-related information into a medication history note in the EHR and add the assigned CPP as an additional cosigner to appropriately relay information

Clinical Activities:

Perform routine review of laboratory reports for selected patient groups and identify patients with lab values beyond normal limits or within certain parameters as specified by the CPP

Perform routine review of medication profiles for prescription duplication, therapeutic duplication, prescription noncompliance, and allergies/adverse drug reactions

Perform routine review of the EHR and medication profile to evaluate for polypharmacy-related problems

Report findings obtained through routine review of EHR, laboratory reports, and medication profile to assigned CPP for evaluation

Perform routine telephone communication with pharmacy clinic patients in conjunction with Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS) and medication profile review to obtain information requested by the CPP

Administrative Activities:

Perform routine review of scheduling/appointment reports and medical records to ensure appropriate consult management and patient follow-up

Coordinate administrative/clerical support for pharmacy clinics with Medical Support Assistants (MSAs) and other departments as assigned

Participate in quality assurance, internal audits, and performance improvement processes and programs as assigned in a timely manner. Assist in data collection for drug utilization reviews as assigned in a timely manner

Program Management:

Serves on medical center and/or Veterans Integrated Service Networks (VISN) committees as requested

Adheres to all medical center and department policies and regulations

Performs all the duties of a pharmacy technician at the lower grades as assigned

Other pharmacy related duties as needed to help fulfill our mission and abide by our organization's values

Qualification

Pharmacy Technician CertificationMedication History ReviewClinical Pharmacy KnowledgeElectronic Health Record (EHR)Laboratory Report ReviewCommunication SkillsTeam CollaborationAttention to Detail

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

Must pass pre-employment physical examination

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

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: None required

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

Certification: 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)

Experience: One year of progressively complex experience equivalent to the lower grade level (GS-07)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs): Comprehensive knowledge of concepts, principles, methodology and policies in a specialized area or section of pharmacy

Skill in training and orienting new and existing pharmacy facility employees and students on proper policies and procedures

Ability to evaluate, analyze and coordinate workflow and work activities within a specialized area or section of the pharmacy

Preferred

Certification by the national Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) is required at grades GS-7 and above

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)