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The Bay Pines VA Healthcare System is seeking experienced Pharmacy Technicians for the C.W. Bill Young VA Medical Center, Bay Pines, Florida. Pharmacy technicians provide various technical support services within the pharmacy department. 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. Loss of Credential: An employee in this occupation who fails to obtain licensure/certification/ registration within the required time frame, or who fails to maintain the required licensure/certification/registration must be removed from the occupation, which may also result in termination of employment. 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. Pharmacy Technician, GS-6, Grade Determinations: In addition to the basic requirements for employment, the following criteria must be met when determining the grade of candidates: Experience: One year experience at the next lower level (GS-05), and must fully meet the KSAs at the next lower level. KSAs of a GS-05 Pharmacy Technician are: Ability to operate and care for automated dispensing devices and equipment. Knowledge of, and ability to perform, aseptic technique. Knowledge of basic inventory procedures. Knowledge of pharmacy information systems. Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following technical KSAs and the potential to acquire the assignment specific KSAs designated by an asterisk (*): 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. Preferred Experience: One year experience compounding routine sterile products using aseptic technique. References: VA Handbook 5005/55 Part II, Appendix G28, Pharmacy Technician The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-06. Physical Requirements: Heavy lifting (45 pounds and over), Moderate lifting (15-44 pounds), Light lifting (under 15 pounds), Heavy carrying (45 pounds and over), Moderate carrying (15-44 pounds), Light carrying (under 15 pounds), Straight pulling (2 hours), Pushing, Reaching above shoulder, Use of fingers, Both hands required, Walking (up to 4 hours), Standing (prolonged), Repeated bending, Climbing, use of legs and arms (infrequent), Operation of crane, truck, tractor, or motor vehicle, Near vision correctable at 13" to 16" to Jaeger 1 to 4, Far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other, Specific visual requirement (specify)*, Depth perception, Ability to distinguish basic colors, Hearing (aid permitted), Clear Speech, Emotional Stability, *Ability to read fine print on labels, Good Dexterity Working Conditions: Outside and inside, Dry atmospheric conditions, Constant noise, Fumes, smoke, or gases, Electrical energy, Slippery or uneven walking surfaces, Working around machinery with moving parts, Unusual fatigue factors (specify) (CRT-eye strain), Working closely with others. ["Pharmacy technicians function in various areas of the pharmacy, e.g. inpatient pharmacy, outpatient pharmacy and other patient care areas. Pharmacy technicians provide various technical support services within the pharmacy department. Duties include but not limited to: Performs duties involved in all facets of outpatient distribution which include use of automation for prescription filling and mailing either by the US Mail or contracted courier (i.e. FedEx or UPS). Handles medications in an appropriate and clean manner. Assists veterans with processing of medication requests, address changes, and tracking of medications shipped via the United States Postal Service (USPS) or other contracted courier. Obtains the correct medication, counts, pours or dispenses via automation, the correct amount and places it into the appropriate container. Prepares IV admixtures when assigned, to include large volume parenterals, \"piggybacks\", total parenteral nutrition and anti-neo-plastics. Considers information available such as compatibility data, concentration limits and toxicities when preparing IV admixtures. Uses aseptic technique when preparing IV admixtures. Dispenses unit dose medication into patients' medication cassettes or into other patient medication storage system(s) used within the medical center. Screens medication orders to assure procedural compliance is met. Uses pharmacy computer system (i.e. VISTA) unit dose software package to generate pick lists which are used to fill patient cassettes. Communicates with the procurement and with the Pharmacy Benefits Management (PBM) sections of pharmacy concerning inventory needed and possible medication shortages. Returns stock medication and supplies to their appropriate areas by the end of each tour of duty, maintaining a clean, orderly workplace. Provides assistance and coverage during periods of heavy workload and during the absence of the controlled substances technicians. Prepares, fills all outpatient orders and/or ward stock requests for controlled substances. Work Schedule: The tour of duty for this position will be a rotating schedule (including weekends and holidays when necessary) as established by the Chief, Pharmacy Service for the needs of the Pharmacy Service and patient care. Assigned work areas are not restricted to the inpatient or outpatient pharmacies. The technician may be assigned to expanded Pharmacy Service areas as deemed by the Chief, Pharmacy Service.\nTelework: Not Available\nVirtual: This is not a virtual position.\nFunctional Statement #: 20250F\nRelocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized\nPermanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized\nPCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized\nFinancial Disclosure Report: Not required"]