Pharmacy Technician (Procurement Inventory)

Full Job Description

Pharmacy technicians (procurement/inventory) at this level require independent technical judgment and expertise at the EASTERN OKLAHOMA VA HEALTHCARE SYSTEM.

They serve as the lead ordering officer for pharmacy service, guiding lower-level procurement ordering officers.

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: Citizenship: Be a citizen of the United States. Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.

Education or Experience. (1) None required.

(2) For all grade levels and positions that accept both education and experience to qualify, equivalent combinations of qualifying education and experience that total at least 100% are qualifying.

The combined percentage is determined by adding total qualifying experience as a percentage of the experience required for the grade level to the education as a percentage of the education required for the grade level.

Certification.

For positions above the full performance level, the employee must pass a national certification exam and hold an active national certification through either: (1) Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB), Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT).

OR (2) National Health career Association (NHA), Certified Pharmacy Technician (ExCPT). English Language Proficiency.

Pharmacy Technician candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English to be appointed as authorized by38 U.S.C. § 7403(f).

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: In addition to the basic requirements for appointment in paragraph 5, VA HR staff must use the following criteria to determine the appropriate grade assignment of candidates.

Pharmacy Technician, GS-09 Experience. One year of progressively complex experience equivalent to the lower grade level. Certification.

For positions above the full performance level, the employee must pass a national certification exam and hold an active national certification through either: (a) PTCB as a CPhT. OR (b) NHA as a ExCPT.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs).

In addition 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.

Knowledge of pharmaceutical and supply inventory requirements to ensure compliance with regulations and national/audit/inspections (e.g., financial regulations, The Joint Commission, Inspector General, American Society of Health-System Pharmacists®, DEA, USP 797/800, FDA503A/B).

Knowledge of clinical specifications, characteristics and ordering processes of a wide variety of soft prosthetics and supply items (e.g., catheters, colostomy, ileostomy and urostomy supply and associated products) that technicians procure to dispense to Veterans in the outpatient pharmacy setting.

Skill in managing specialized programs related to inventory including, but not limited to, specialty medications and supplies, All Hazards Emergency Cache Program, recalls, reverse distribution and pharmaceutical waste.

Preferred Experience: Two to Three years Pharmacy Technician experience required with PTCB certification.

Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.

The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is GS- 09.

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. Major Duties:

Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Tulsa (James Mountain Inhofe VAMC) - https://youtu.be/3fMEu0iS7_Q?si=Y5RtGcnKKbJGxxk6 Major Duties include the following: Serves as a key resource advising others in their 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, Care in the Community (CITC), etc.).

Analyzes data for self-driven (independent) performance improvement projects, workload analysis, and statistical reports.

Solves problems and implements corrective actions to maximize outcomes in their program area.

Maintains special accreditations and prepares for national reviews/inspections (e.g., The Joint Commission, Inspector General, American Society of Health-System Pharmacists®, controlled substance inspections).

Develops training programs and materials for orientation, competency development, and educational needs for regulatory requirements within the specialized pharmacy program area Required to know pharmaceutical and supply inventory requirements to ensure compliance with regulations and national/audit/inspections (e.g., financial regulations, The Joint Commission, Inspector General, American Society of Health-System Pharmacists®, DEA, USP 797/800, FDA 503A/B).

Required to know clinical specifications, characteristics, and ordering processes of a wide variety of soft prosthetics and supply items (e.g., catheters, colostomy, ileostomy, and urostomy supply and associated products) that technicians procure to dispense to Veterans in the outpatient pharmacy setting.

Manages specialized programs related to inventory, including, but not limited to, specialty medications and supplies, All Hazards Emergency Cache Program, recalls, reverse distribution, and pharmaceutical waste.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00 am to 4:30 pm Functional Statement #: 59149-A