Pharmacy Technician - Phone Technician
Location: Des Moines Iowa
Description: Department of Veterans Affairs is looking of Pharmacy Technician - Phone Technician right now, this occupation will be placed in Iowa. Detailed specification about this occupation opportunity please read the description below. Vacancy Identification Number (VIN):
912987
OUR MISSION:
To fulfill President Lincoln's promise - "To care for him who shall h! ave borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan" - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans.
VA Central Iowa Health Care System, primary duty site is Des Moines, IA.
The VA Central Iowa Health Care System provides a full continuum of care between the Des Moines campus and our Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCÂ's) and is one of the Medical Centers that make up the VA Midwest Health Care Network
(VISN 23).
Employee selected may be expected to perform duties at other duty sites within VA Central Iowa Health Care System based on the needs of the organization.
Note:
The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-5.
The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-2 to GS-5. The Professional Standards Board (a peer-review group) will review the selected candidateÂ's education and experience and recommend the grade and step at w! hich the candidate will be placed.
The salary is base! d on the grade and step approved for the selected candidate.
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.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
U. S. Citizenship
Must pass pre-employment examination
English Language Proficiency required
Designated and-or Random Drug Testing required
Background and-or Security Investigation required
DUTIES:
Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday;
8:00a.m. - 4:30p.m.
Pharmacy Phone Technicians primarily spend time in the Pharmacy Phone room.
Pharmacy Technician, as defined by Assignment: this position functions as a pharmacy technician primarily in the Des Moines Pharmacy Services, but may also extend to patient care areas at any CIH location. Duties may include (with reference to the pharmacy technician! functional description), but are not limited to, those listed below.
The Pharmacy technician who works in the Phone room responsible for:
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Communicating verbally and in writing with veterans, caregivers and healthcare professionals in the provision of medication therapy.
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Responding to questions from veterans, caregivers and healthcare professionals in the provision of on-going medication therapy (within the scope of the pharmacy technician as outlined by the Board of Pharmacy).
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Completing notes in the medical record and forwarding to the appropriate individual.
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Tracking the status of prescriptions, including the status in the Scriptpro machine and the status by the delivery carrier (e.g. UPS), and relaying the information to the veteran, caregiver and/or healthcare professional.
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The Incumbent must have advance knowledge of pharmaceutical and therapeutic agents, ! over the counter medications and a particularly through knowledge of co! ntrolled substances.
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The candidate must demonstrate and maintain integrity, reliability, consistency and professionalism.
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The incumbent must demonstrate and maintain the skill set to utilize the pharmacy phone system.
Preferred Qualifications(Individuals who meet these preferred qualifications will be considered prior to individuals without the preferred qualifications):
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CPhT certification
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Registration with the Iowa Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
U.S. citizenship.
English Language Proficiency
CPhT certification preferred
Registration with the Iowa Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician is preferred
GRADE DETERMINATIONS:
GS-2
:
Experience.
None beyond the basic requirement.
G
S-3
:
Edu! cation or Experience.
Completion of 1 year of post-high school coursework related to medicine (e.g. chemistry, biology, college mathematics, etc.), or successful completion of a 1 year accredited pharmacy technician training program, or 6 months of general experience, that may have included experience in another medical field (licensed practical nurse, laboratory technology, etc.).
In addition,
the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs:
1
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Ability to maintain appropriate files.
2
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Ability to prepare sterile compounds under supervision.
3
.
Ability to communicate with patients and other health professions.
GS-4:
Education or Experience.
Successful completion of 2 years above high school with courses related to pharmacy or pharmacy technology, or 1 year of general experience that may have included experience in another medical fi! eld (licensed practical nurse, laboratory technology, etc.)
Su! ccessful completion of a course for medical technicians, hospital corpsmen, medical service specialists, or hospital training obtained in a training program conducted by the Armed Forces or the U.S. Maritime Service under close medical and professional supervision is creditable on a month-for-month basis for general experience.
In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs:
1
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Ability to process and fill prescriptions under supervision.
2
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Ability to operate and maintain dispensing equipment.
3.
Ability to operate pharmacy information systems.
4
.
Ability to maintain appropriate files.
5
.
Ability to prepare sterile compounds under supervision.
GS-5
:
Education or Experience.
Successful completion of a 4-year course of study above high school leading to a bachelorÂ's degree that included! at least 24 semester hours of courses related to pharmacy or pharmacy technology; successful completion of pertinent specialized training courses in pharmaceutical and pharmacy services while serving in the Armed Forces is creditable on a month-for-month basis up to the 1 year of experience required for the GS-5 level; or at least 1 year of experience at the next lower level that demonstrates the core competencies (KSAs) described at the GS-4 level.
In addition,
the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs:
1
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Ability to operate and care for automated dispensing devices and equipment.
2 .
Knowledge of, and ability to perform, aseptic technique.
3
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Knowledge of basic inventory procedures.
4
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Knowledge of pharmacy information systems.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXP! ERIENCE.
References :
VA Handbook 5005 at
! http://www.va.gov/ohrm/joblistings/VAQualStds.doc
(also available in the local Human Resources Office)
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
a.
The work requires physical exertion such as reaching, bending, standing, walking, climbing. Occasionally may need to lift 10-20 pounds.
b.
The work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts which require normal safety precautions typical in a clinical pharmaceutical setting.
c.
The work area is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated.
d.
Employees may be required to use protective clothing or gear such as masks, gowns, goggles, gloves, or shields to minimize risks.
APPLICANTS PLEASE NOTE: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications (particularly positions with a positive education requirement.) Therefore, applicants! must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website:
http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html
All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly. 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.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
:
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The work requires physical exertion such as reaching, bending, standing, walking, climbing. Occasionally may need to lift 10-20 pounds.
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The work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts which require normal safety precautions typical in a clinical pharmaceutical setting.
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The work area is adequately lighted, heated, a! nd ventilated.
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Employees may be required to use pr! otective clothing or gear such as masks, gowns, goggles, gloves, or shields to minimize risks.
Veterans' Preference:
When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference on their application or résumé. Applicants claiming preference based on service-connected disability, or based on being the spouse or mother of a disabled or deceased Veteran, must complete an SF 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference. Veterans who are still in the service may be granted tentative preference on the basis of information contained in their applications, but they must produce a DD Form 214 or other proof prior to appointment to document entitlement to preference. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit
http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/veterans.aspx
.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Your application, résumé and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions care! fully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment. You may also be evaluated based upon the question responses you provide during a structured interview. In responding to structured interview questions you should be sure to cite specific examples of experience, explain exactly what you did, and the outcome.
BENEFITS:
Working for the Department of Veterans Affairs offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health benefits, thrift savings plan, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. In addition to traditional "dollars and cents" benefits, we offer a range of benefits to help balance work and life. For more information please visit us at
http://www.va.gov/JOBS/Job_Benefits/benefits.asp
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This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
OTHER INFORMATION:
This po! sition is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive statu! s.
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If you were eligible to this occupation, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Department of Veterans Affairs.
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This occupation starts available on: Fri, 12 Jul 2013 10:20:52 GMT
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