Pharmacy Technician- Technician Order Entry

Job Details

Qualifications & Requirements

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. 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). 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: Pharmacy Technician, GS-07. Experience: Candidates must possess one year of experience equivalent to the next lower 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: (a) PTCB as a CPhT. OR (b) NHA as a ExCPT. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs): In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate ALL of the following KSAs: (a) Knowledge of pharmacy technician principles, practices, concepts and theories providing for sound independent work. (b) Knowledge of the computerized prescription process and input of prescriptions and medication orders or electronic equivalent. (c) Ability to resolve pharmacy/medication issues with other members of the healthcare team, Veterans and external customers. (d) Ability to train developmental pharmacy technicians and students. (e) Ability to dispense medication or sterile products following all regulations, policies and procedures to ensure safe medication distribution. f) Ability to troubleshoot automated dispensing equipment (ADE) or technology platforms/databases Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-7. Physical Requirements: Work is primarily sedentary but may involve prolonged standing and/or walking. In performing day to day activities, the incumbent will experience repetitive use of hands and fingers (e.g., use of computer keyboard and mouse, operating office equipment, etc.) May require lifting and carrying light loads (up to 40lbs).

Position Overview

The Pharmacy Technician is accountable to the Supervisory Pharmacy Technician or designee, works as part of an autonomous team, and uses independent judgement to perform a wide range of duties. All assigned functions and duties will be completed in accordance with approved MbM policies and procedures. The incumbent is expected to acquire and maintain a high degree of accurate productivity and performance.

Duties

• Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Duties may include but are not limited to: Utilizes the Veterans Health Information and Technology Architecture (VistA), Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS), Document and Process Enabled Repositories (DAPER), and e-Rx Inbound e-Prescribing HUB for prescription processing. Reads and interprets prescriptions for completeness. Identifies missing pertinent information and corresponds with provider's office to resolve routine administrative questions, referring complex problems to an advanced technician or pharmacist. Enters correct drug name, drug strength, dosage form, directions, quantity, days' supply, and associated data fields into the beneficiary's medication profile. The prescription must be verified by a pharmacist. Utilizes pharmacy information systems to identify allergies and basic therapeutic problems such as duplicate therapy with drugs in the same drug class and alerts the pharmacist to the possible need for clinical intervention. Screens providers for eligibility by utilizing the Office of Inspector General website. Enters new provider information in VistA to include NPI number, DEA number, and expiration date when applicable. Sends correspondence to beneficiaries when a requested medication is not available. Documents correspondence with beneficiaries n the electronic health record. Participates in safety and qualify improvement activities to continually improve services. Reports medication close calls and errors in alignment with the MbM reporting program Work Schedule: Various Tours, Monday through Friday 7:00am to 5:00pm Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized 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) Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience. Parental Leave: 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. Child Care Subsidy: 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. Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 20897A Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized