Pharmacy Technician Fluid Room CBOC Delivery

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 Health career 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 the criteria). Grade Determinations: For GS-4: Successful completion of 2 years of study in pharmacy or pharmacy technology that included at least 12 semester hours in courses in the care, storage, distribution, and preparation of pharmaceuticals, and appropriate laboratory work. For GS-5: Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor’s degree with major study in pharmacy, or that included at least 24 semester hours in pharmacy-related courses. For GS-06: (1) Education or Experience. One year of experience equivalent to the next lower level. (2) Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs). In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs: (a) Knowledge of Federal and state laws related to pharmacy practice. (b) Knowledge of preparation, storage and distribution of medication products including those requiring special handling and documentation. (c) Ability to use pharmacy information systems or operate pharmacy dispensing equipment. References: Former VA Handbook 5005 Part II Appendix G28 PHARMACY TECHNICIAN QUALIFICATION STANDARD GS-0661 Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.
The Pharmacy technician utilizes different abilities and knowledge to staff in various areas of Pharmacy Service such as: Inpatient, Outpatient, Ambulatory and Clinics and Fluid room. Will primarily be responsible for covering the fluid room and delivering to the Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs). GS-4 Salary: $43,231-$56,196 GS-5 Salary: $48,368-$62,874 GS-6 Salary: $53,917-$70,094