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The Pharmacy Technician will be assigned with VISN VA Health Connect as part of an interdisciplinary healthcare team. The Pharmacy Technician will provide and support administrative and clinical activities as assigned. The assigned clinical activities and functions shall be completed in accordance with approved pharmacy protocols. 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. Education or Experience: A high school diploma or equivalent; or at least 3 months experience. Certification: Certification by the National Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) is required at grades GS-6 and above. English Language Proficiency: Pharmacy technicians appointed to direct patient care positions must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with chapter 2, section D, paragraph 5a, this part. 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-6: Experience. One year experience at the next lower level, and must fully meet the KSAs at the next lower level AND Certification. Certification by the National Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) is required at grades GS-6 and above. Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following technical KSAs. Ability to solve problems and make recommendations, e.g., troubleshoot operational problems and refer for appropriate action. Knowledge of the operation and care of automated equipment. Knowledge of, and ability to follow, written instructions for compounding with aseptic technique for hazardous materials such as oncology agents. Knowledge, and ability to perform, compounding with aseptic technique for routine sterile products. Knowledge of policies and procedures for inventory management in specialized areas such as emergency carts. Knowledge of the computerized prescription process demonstrated by the ability to input prescriptions and medication orders. References: VA Handbook 5005/15, Part II, Appendix G28, Pharmacy Technician Qualification Standard dated March 17, 2006. Physical Requirements: The work is primarily performed while sitting, though some work may require periods of standing. The regular and recurring work of this position involves sitting at a desk. ["Major duties include, but not limited to: Works collaboratively with VISN programs, services, and interdisciplinary coordinated care team members to provide access to care and meet the needs of Veterans, their family members and/or legal representatives. Routinely reviews computer medication profiles for therapeutic duplication, prescription non-compliance and allergies/drug reactions. Transfers identified patients to a Pharmacist or supervisor, if needed. Processes and submits patient requests for new prescription orders or renewals (including controlled substances) into the accuracy, thoroughly and in a timely manner. Consistently documents patient contact and call resolution in VISN VA Health Connect software (and the electronic healthcare record as applicable) Seeks assistance from designated Lead Technician, a Pharmacist or supervisor when responding to unusual questions. Participates in continuous daily improvement and VISN VA Health Connect Initiatives. Maintains National Pharmacy Technician Certification Work Schedule: Part-time; Rotating Shifts, may include weekends and holidays. Telework: Available, Position is authorized for telework, however selectee must be location with 1 hour of a VISN 5 location and may be required to work from a V5 location. Remote/Virtual: This position is 100% remote; however, must live within 1 hour of a VISN 5 medical center. Functional Statement #: 000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required"]

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