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Pharmacy Technician Job Overview
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. Certification: Must pass a national certification exam and hold an active national certification through either: by the National Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or National Healthcareer association (NHA). English Language Proficiency. Pharmacists must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), and 7407(d) Physical Requirements. See VA Directive and Handbook 5019 Grade Determinations: GS-09 Experience: One year of progressively complex experience equivalent to the lower grade level, GS-07. GS-09 Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: In addition, you must demonstrate the following technical Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) listed below. 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. References: VA HANDBOOK 5005/159 PART II APPENDIX G28 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-9. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is GS-9 Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019