Pharmacy Technician (Procurement/Inventory)

About the role

This position is open to all US Citizens. For internal VA employees, please apply to the internal announcement: CBSU-12995113-26-JMS.

Responsibilities

• Includes cleaning procedures & maintenance of Optifill, TCGRx, ScriptTalk, Kirby Lester counting machines and office equipment like printers.
• Affords assistance in inventory processes that include but are not limited to inventory counts, medication ordering, stocking, checking for outdates, pulling outdates, pulling recalled medication, med room inspections, or any other activity related to VA medication supply.
• Accurately interprets the electronic health record.
• Confirms prescription information in pharmacy automation software.
• Executes refills or other technician duties within the VA electronic health record.
• Accurately enters/updates patient information in the VA electronic health record.
• Accurately enters notes into the electronic health record using pharmacy templates/blank forms.
• Comprehends & participates in procurement activities, inventory management, narcotic dispensing, mental health programs, secure messaging, overnight mail, partial fills, window dispensing, administrative reports, prescription review, incident reports, etc.
• Prioritizes workload to work by assigned deadlines.
• Able to work in an organized manner & maintains clean workstation.
• Maintains adaptability & flexibility for various emerging roles/responsibilities in medication distribution system;
• Important w/ regard to new equipment, assignments, & changes in pharmacy workflow.

Requirements

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM or rotating based on needs of the service. Some holidays will be required.

Benefits

Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases.

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).

Qualifications

• Education or Experience: None required.
• Certification: For positions above the full performance level, the employee must pass a national certification exam and hold an active national certification through either PTCB as a CPhT or NHA as a ExCPT.
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs): 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.).
• Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs): Basic knowledge of pharmacy procurement, distribution and storage requirements to maintain a safe working environment. This includes not limited to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), United States Pharmacopeia (USP) and DEA requirements and regulations.

Physical Requirements

See VA Directive and Handbook 5019, Employee Occupational Health Service.

Education

Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the private organization specializing in the interpretation of foreign educational credentials are creditable.