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The incumbent is responsible for assisting in providing and coordinating complete pharmaceutical care activities in the Pharmacy Controlled Substance Vault and other medication-related areas in agreement with the mission, vision, and goals of the Salem VAMC. As required and assigned, the technician can function in the role of a pharmacy technician completing normal duties related to stocking, delivering, inventory inspections, prescription set ups, drug packaging, dispensing and distribution.
Learn more about this agency11/15/2022 to 12/07/2022
$50,108 - $65,135 per year
GS 7
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
No
Not required
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Permanent -
Full-time -
Excepted
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Yes
CBTA-11723888-23-KM
689256400
Current or former competitive service federal employees.
Current excepted service federal employees.
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
This announcement is open to the Public (U.S. Citizens) If you are a Current Federal Employee, please apply to CBTA-11723158-23-KM
Duties:
All controlled substances in the section are secured and controlled according to applicable laws, rules and regulations and department policy. Accurate physical count, documentation, and administrative requirements (per VA Handbook 1108.1) are consistently and thoroughly maintained. Compliance is evidenced by supervisor review and reports of incidents provided to the supervisor.
Medication orders for controlled substances are filled accurately in accordance with current department, state and federal laws/regulations for check by a pharmacist before dispensing to the patient or patient care area. Compliance is evidenced by supervisor review and reports of incidents received by the supervisor.
Controlled substance discrepancies are resolved in a thorough and timely manner. Unresolved discrepancies are reported immediately to the Outpatient Pharmacy Supervisor for resolution and to the VA Police if still unresolved after supervisory review. Compliance evidenced by supervisor review and review of Police reports submitted.
Complete inventories for all controlled substances are performed accurately, timely and in accordance with VA Handbook 1108. Compliance is evidenced by supervisor review of completed controlled substance inventories, and reports of incidents received by the supervisor.
Controlled substance inventory is managed to minimize expired or excess stock of controlled substances. All incoming controlled substance stock is accurately and completely checked against vendor's invoices to ensure that the correct items have been received intact and are not expired. Problems are reported to the procurement technician and pharmacy supervisor in a timely manner. Compliance is evidenced by supervisor review of invoice acceptance into the ViSTA Controlled Substance package and reports of incidents received by the supervisor.
Controlled substances are disposed of in compliance with laws and regulations. All returned controlled substance documentation is maintained according to department policy. Controlled substances being held for destruction are maintained, coordinated, and processed for destruction per policy.
Participates and assists with monthly controlled substance inspections in accordance with VHA Directive. Facilitates record retrieval and inventory requirements for random monthly controlled substance inspections. Assists Controlled Substance Coordinator with any outstanding issues or documentation needs.
Medication orders (outpatient, unit dose, ward stock, parenteral products) are processed and filled accurately in accordance with all laws, rules, regulations, and policies as observed by supervisor and reports of incidents received by the supervisor. Medications (unit dose, ward stock, parenteral products) are processed and made ready for delivery in a timely manner to ensure standards for turnaround time are met, as evidenced by supervisor review and reports of incidents received by the supervisor. If assigned, controlled substances delivered (unit dose, IV medications, etc) to patient care areas have signed documentation of the chain of custody.
Potential medication order problems are brought to the attention of the pharmacist for assistance with resolution as observed by the supervisor and reports of incidents received by the supervisor.
Inventory management: Stocking medications, rotating stock, reviewing stock for outdated and/or deteriorated medications is performed accurately and within established guidelines as evidenced by supervisor review or reports of incidents received by the supervisor. Outdated and/or deteriorated medications are disposed of according to department policy with special attention to ensure patient confidentiality is maintained. Additionally, if hazardous, expired medications are handled accordingly.
Communications with supervisors, coworkers, nurses, and others in the organization are consistently courteous and cooperative in nature and, overall, contribute to the effective operation of the workplace and the development of a collaborative working relationshipas observed by supervisor and reports of incidents/complaints received by the supervisor. Verbal and/or written information is provided in a timely manner to customers, which is thorough and correct, using clear and precise communication methods to ensure customers understand.
Communications (in person and via telephone) with customers (e.g., patients, family members, general public) are in a courteous, tactful, and helpful manner that is responsive to the customer's needs, as observed by supervisor and reports of incidents received by the supervisor
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, alternating 6:45AM-3:30PM and 7:45AM-4:30PM Tours
Functional Statement #:000000
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required Not Required
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IMPORTANT: A transcript, high school diploma or equivalent, must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.
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: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. 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: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.
Receiving Service Credit or 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.
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.
Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process.
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You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
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To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
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. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 12/07/2022 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11723888.
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NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.
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