Pharmacy Technician
Job Location:
Muskogee, OK - USA
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Job Summary
The Eastern Oklahoma VA Healthcare System Pharmacy service line is recruiting for (1) Pharmacy Technician. Pharmacy technicians at this grade level may be assigned as a coordinator in areas requiring detailed regulatory oversight and record keeping including but not limited to the Controlled Substance Program Research/Investigational Drug Program Procurement Automation & Informatics program Quality/Patient Safety Clinical or Call Center.
- You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job.
- All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
- Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
- Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
- Subject to background/security investigation.
- Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements ( Effective May 7 2025 drivers licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
- Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation / examination.
- Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
- Complete all application requirements detailed in the Required Documents section of this announcement.
- your performance and conduct;
- the needs and interests of the agency;
- whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
- whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
**Complete all application requirements detailed in the required documents section of this announcement.**
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.
- Per VA Handbook 5005 Part II Chapter 3 Section A Paragraph 3j: No person will be appointed under authority of 38 U.S.C. chapter 73 or 74 to serve in a direct patient-care capacity in VHA who is not proficient in written and spoken English.
- Certification: For positions above the full performance level the employee must pass a national certification exam and hold an active national certification through either
- Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT). OR
- National Health career Association (NHA) Certified Pharmacy Technician (ExCPT)
- Grandfathering Provision: 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).GS 9- Grade
Grade Level Determinations:
GS 9 Pharmacy Technician (Above the Full Performance Level):
Experience: In addition to meeting the basic requirements you must possess at least one (1) year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-08).
AND
GS 9 Knowledge Skills and Abilities-
- In addition to meeting the to the experience above the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs and meet any additional KSAs for the assignment if indicated:
- Expert knowledge serving as a key resource advising others in their particular specialty area or section of the pharmacy (such as procurement sterile compounding (USP compounding standards) controlled substances DEA automation clinical pharmacy lead tech contact center etc.).
- Skill in analyzing data for self-driven (independent) performance improvement projects workload analysis and statistical reports.
- Skill in solving problems and implementing corrective actions to maximize outcomes in their program area.
- Ability to maintain special accreditations and prepare for national reviews/inspections (e.g. The Joint Commission Inspector General American Society of Health System Pharmacists controlled substance inspections).
- Ability to develop training programs and material for orientation competency development and educational needs for regulatory requirements within the specialized pharmacy program area.
Preferred Experience: Minimum of 2 years experience as a pharmacy technician Compounding and dispensing sterile intravenous medications particularly antibiotics in accordance with USP <797> standards. Experience in supporting outpatient or home infusion therapy programs including direct involvement in OPAT processes. Experience utilizing electronic health records such as CPRS VISTA or equivalent systems for documenting ad coordinating patient care. Experience collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams including pharmacists nurses and physicians to support patient monitoring medication management and transition of care. Experience in educating patients and or caregivers regarding medication administration safe handling and storage of parenteral therapies. Experience managing medication inventory supply logistics and safe transportation / storage of temperature-sensitive products. Experience in collecting entering and reporting date related to antimicrobial therapy adverse events or OPAT program outcomes.
Reference: For more information on this qualification standard please visit vacancy is being announced Above the Full Performance Level GS-9.
Physical Requirements: Moderate or extended periods of sitting standing walking bending stooping stretching reaching lifting pushing and pulling. This occasionally involves lifting moderately heavy items (30 pounds). The employee must possess average agility and dexterity.
Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges universities schools or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information visit:
Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.
During the application process you may have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38 and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.
If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.
Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicants criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations Security and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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