Pharmacy Technician

The Pharmacy Technician is responsible for the receiving, assessing for appropriateness, and processing of all Non-VA Care prescriptions for the approval by the Non-VA Care Clinical Pharmacist or other Clinical Pharmacist designee. The Pharmacy Technician assists the Non-VA Care Clinical Pharmacist in all daily tasks concerning Non-VA prescribed prescriptions. PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : VA Careers - Pharmacy: https://youtube.com/embed/Fn_ickNBEws Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Major duties include but are not limited to: Provides Community (Non-VA) Care prescription service support. Receives, reviews and triages faxed, mailed, electronically prescribed, or delivered prescriptions written by Non-VA providers and documents all received prescriptions in CPRS, as necessary. Reviews appropriate third-party contractors (e.g., Optum) authorization portal and CPRS to determine authorization of Non-VA Care by the Salisbury VA Healthcare System (VAHCS) Communicates with patients concerning prescriptions received from unauthorized provider visits and handles prescriptions appropriately. Reviews authorized prescriptions for appropriateness using clinical pharmacy technician knowledge, as well comprehensive knowledge of the formulary process and knowledge concerning the national drug formulary and local VA formulary requirements. Communicates with Non-VA physicians and nurses to request clarification of prescriptions. Documents all communication with Non-VA providers in CPRS using the appropriate note titles. Initiates the non-formulary/prior authorization process with the Non-VA provider and records needed documentation in CPRS and workflow file. Maintains a comprehensive knowledge of controlled substance directives, policies and procedures, national, state, and local laws. Ability to identify and investigate discrepancies in these policies and procedures. Reviews the North Carolina Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP) website to ensure appropriateness of received prescription, determine exact due date of medication, and prevent duplicate and overprescribing of controlled substances and document in CPRS. Files all Non-VA Care prescriptions according to VA and DEA Policy. Answers the Non-VA Care Pharmacy line and handles all phone calls not requiring a pharmacist Work Schedule: Monday-Friday; 8:00am-4:30pm Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized QUALIFICATIONS REQUISES : Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements: 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. The combined percentage is determined by adding total qualifying experience as a percentage of the experience required for the grade level to the education as a percentage of the education required for the grade level. 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 Healthcareer Association (NHA), Certified Pharmacy Technician (ExCPT)May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet t

Salaire : $63,749 – $82,871/Per Year | Avantages : http://www.vacareers.va.gov/why-choose-va/benefits/index.asp

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