Pharmacy Technician

Department of Veterans Affairs

Pharmacy Technicians fill orders and dispense and deliver medications using automated systems. Duties include basic inventory management such as physically receiving daily prime vendor medication delivery, receiving DME (Durable Medical Equipment) supplies throughout the day, monthly medication and DME outdate checks, and scan and label prescription mail packages.

• The duties listed are GS-6 Full Performance Level, GS-3, GS-4, and GS-5 duties will differ in complexity and level of supervision. Functions include: Receive daily medication orders from pharmacy prime vendor and DME supplies. Accurately account for prime vendor medication order electronically in Cerner. Identify prescriptions OOS (Out of Stock) and accurately pair OOS paperwork with received medication. Verify accuracy of medication quantity received, per vendor invoices. Accurately label medication stock bottles with high alert and NIOSH stickers as appropriate and stock medication in designated locations. Notify Logistics Department when controlled substance order is ready for check in. Accurately fill medication utilizing ScriptPro robotics and manual fill with Kirby counting system. Batch prescriptions to correct location, choosing window, mail, UPS and RRU. Process prescription refill and renewal request slips in Cerner. Generate, match, and affix postage labels to packages for mail out. Print end of day receipts and coordinate handoff of mailed prescriptions with appropriate carrier. Dispense window routed prescriptions to patients and approved caregivers, with (2) approved forms of ID. Monthly medication and supply outdated checks on all pharmacy stock, excluding controlled substances. Assist with inventory management, maintain stock levels by alerting Pharmacy Procurement Team of needed medication/supply items. May be required to travel to CBOC locations to restock Omnicell medication storage units. Assist in training for lower graded technicians and volunteers. Perform all duties of lower graded technician functions, as needed. Provide coverage to next higher-grade technician, as needed for short staffing situations, not to exceed more than 25% of employee workload. Keep workstations clean, stocked, and organized. Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Work Schedule: Mon - Fri, 8:00am to 4:30pm. Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not authorized. Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases. Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year). Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child. Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66. Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA. Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement). Telework: Not available. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 80817-F. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized.

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