Pharmacy Technician

This position is for a certified Pharmacy Technician above the full performance level GS-07 at the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center. PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : VA Careers - Pharmacy: https://youtube.com/embed/Fn_ickNBEws Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Pharmacy Technicians at this grade level are Nationally certified by PCTB or ExCPT and can work autonomously, using independent judgement to perform a full range of duties. Pharmacy Technicians above the full performance level can mentor and train lower grade technicians in the practice setting. The employee will assist the pharmacist in providing optimal care and timely service in accordance with mission, vision, and goals of the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center. The incumbent is expected to accomplish all duties related to stocking, delivering, inventory, inspections, assembling clinic orders, prescription assembly, controlled substance distribution, unit-dose drug packaging, dispensing, distribution, telephone service, and another other related to pharmaceutical practices. The incumbent performs all duties under the supervision of a pharmacist and is expected to acquire and maintain a high degree of accurate productivity and performance. The duties and responsibilities of the Pharmacy Technician include the following but not limited too: Accurately interprets, fills, and prepares prescriptions and medication orders with appropriate medications and or medical supplies for pharmacist verification. Dispense medications following all regulations, policies, and procedures for safe medication distribution verifying patient's identification (i.e., two patient identifiers) and using scanning software. Maintains work areas in a clean and orderly condition by assuring that all stock and equipment are in assigned places and all shelves and counters are free of dust and debris to create optimal work areas. Assures drug and supplies are appropriately stored and secured according o USP and VA guidelines, including the storage of high-risk, look a-like sound a-like, hazardous, controlled substances, corrosive chemical, flammable liquids and refrigerated items. Receives, checks, rotates, and places in stock all items received from pharmacy procurement section and identifies and reconciles any discrepancies to assure items have been received. Utilizes automation dispensing equipment available to pharmacy staff following all safety, maintenance, and QA procedures. Reports automation malfunctions timely to the supervisor as appropriate. Records expiration dates in automatic prescription dispensing system upon receipt. Performs monthly inspections to assigned areas to ensure proper storage of medications and soon to expired drugs are removed. Completes inspection reports in compliance with regulatory requirements. Understands waste streams for returned mediations and medications to be destroyed. Accurately interprets EHR patient medication profiles. Is able to confirm prescription information in the Pharmacy computer packages. Able to execute refills or other technician duties within the pharmacy software. Accurately or updates patient information in the pharmacy software package. Accurately enters notes into the electronic health record using pharmacy templates or blank forms. Triages phone calls to the Pharmacy and assists Veterans with medication questions, refills, mail concerns, and other issues. Works with Community Care Pharmacy staff to accurately process prescriptions from Community Care prescribers. Work Schedule: Monday to Friday 7:45am to 4:30pm (Expected to periodically work later tours and occasional weekends, as determined by service needs) Telework: Not eligible Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Functional Statement #: 60497-F Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized QUALIFICATIONS REQUISES : Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and

Salaire : $53,232 – $69,203/Per Year | Avantages : http://www.vacareers.va.gov/why-choose-va/benefits/index.asp

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