USAJOBS · 1 day ago
Pharmacy Technician (Automation)
Augusta, Georgia, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$58K/yr - $75K/yr
1+ years expCharlie Norwood VA Medical Center is seeking a Pharmacy Technician (Automation) to join their Pharmacy Service team in Augusta, Georgia. This role focuses on the automation specialist tasks in both inpatient and outpatient pharmacy services, ensuring efficient operations and compliance with standard procedures.
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No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Coordinates the technical aspects of pharmacy drug distribution activities to ensure standard operating procedures are in alignment with automation capabilities so that efficiencies are maximized
Evaluates and analyzes workflow and coordinates all work activities involved with Pharmacy automation
Ensures that automated dispensing data is archived within established guidelines for each type of equipment
Provides data for workload reports and process improvement projects to appropriate supervisors
Ensures that equipment is cleaned and maintained to minimize downtime
Educates non-pharmacy personnel and patients regarding Pharmacy Service's procedures, policies, and processes
Serves as preceptor for pharmacy technician students
Maintains clean and orderly work areas by keeping stock and equipment in assigned places and all counters free of debris for optimal work environment in accordance with good manufacturing practices
Performs window prescription dispensing
Performs packaging of mail out prescriptions
Qualification
Required
You 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. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA
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. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements
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: (1) None required. (2) 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: (1) Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB), Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT). OR (2) National Health-career Association (NHA), Certified Pharmacy Technician (ExCPT)
English Language Proficiency: 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 experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-07 and demonstrate the KSAs below
For positions above the full performance level, the employee must pass a national certification exam and hold an active national certification through either: (a) PTCB as a CPhT. OR (b) NHA as a ExCPT
In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate the following Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs): (a) Comprehensive knowledge of concepts, principles, methodology and policies in a specialized area or section of pharmacy (such as sterile compounding, controlled substances, automation, clinical pharmacy, contact center, etc.). (b) Skill in training and orienting new and existing pharmacy facility employees and students on proper policies and procedures. (c) Ability to evaluate, analyze and coordinate workflow and work activities within a specialized area or section of the pharmacy
Preferred
Two years of inpatient pharmacy experience
Working knowledge of pharmacy automation including Pyxis automated dispensing cabinets, Parata high speed packager, BD IV workflow system, Script pro
Benefits
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)
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.
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.
Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
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