Pharmacy Technician Job in Gainesville - 97931065 - ZALUII9IG1FR.

Job Title:
PHARMACY TECHNICIAN

Department:
Department Of Veterans Affairs

Agency:
Veterans Health Administration

Job Announcement Number:
BT-11-5003-DH

SALARY RANGE:

GRADE, SALARY COMMENSURATE WITH EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION

OPEN PERIOD:
Tuesday, March 22, 2011 to Wednesday, March 21, 2012
SERIES & GRADE:GS-0661-00/00

POSITION INFORMATION:
Full-Time Primarily 730AM-4PM Monday-Friday Rotating Shifts Weekend and Holidays Permanent

PROMOTION POTENTIAL:
00

DUTY LOCATIONS:
2 vacancies - Gainesville, FL

WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:
Applications will be accepted from United States citizens and nationals.

JOB SUMMARY:Two Pharmacy Technician vacancy in Pharmacy Service exist for full-time pharmacy technicians with specialty in Inpatient duties for Medical ward/ Surgical ward at the Gainesville VA Medical Center, Florida. Selections for these vacancies will be filled until July 2011.



KEY REQUIREMENTS:

• U.S. Citizenship
• Licensure, Certification, or Registration required.
• Must pass pre-employment examination.
• Designated and/or Random Drug Testing required.
• Background and/or Security Investigation required.

Additional Duty Location Info:
2 vacancies - Gainesville, FL

Two Pharmacy Technician vacancy in Pharmacy Service exist for full-time pharmacy technicians with specialty in Inpatient duties for Medical ward/ Surgical ward at the Gainesville VA Medical Center, Florida. The North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System is affiliated with health care programs at local colleges/universities. Florida has a low cost of living and no state income tax.Enjoy excellent recreational activities year-round and nearby beautiful beaches.Applicants should be enthusiastic, flexible, highly motivated, and caring healthcare professionals who will promote VA's mission to make a difference in the lives of veterans and their families.

STATEMENT OF PRACTICE: Duties include controlled substances management, inventory management, packaging, drug delivery, prescription and order processing, Pyxis management, inspections, document management, etc..This includes management of fast moving items and slower moving items, ensuring product availability.Requires attention to detail. Duties include managing paperwork and records.Duties include having knowledge of drug preparation for unit dose dispensing, IV preparation, outpatient prescription processing, order review and interpretation, proper drug storage, drug delivery, drug charging, inventory and ordering, controlled substance processing, etc.Back up to processing prescriptions for Investigational Drug Use.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Basic Requirements:Candidates must be U.S. citizens and be proficient in spoken and written English.Basic Requirements:Candidates must be citizens of the United States.At the GS-5 level, one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-4 grade level OR 4-year course of study above high school leading to a bachelor's degree with major study in pharmacy, or that included at least 24 semester hours in pharmacy-related courses.At the GS-6 level, one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-5 level. Experience must have provided a basic knowledge of: (a) Pharmaceutical nomenclature; (b) Characteristics, strengths, and dosage forms of pharmaceuticals; (c) Pharmaceutical systems of weights and measures.Applicants should be fluent in proper techniques, theory, and calculations involved in preparing IV fluids under laminar and horizontal flow work benches.College transcripts required if substituting education for experience. Candidates applying at the GS-6 level or higher are required to hold a certification from the National Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB). Time-In-Grade requirements must be met.College transcripts required if substituting education for experience.

You must be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this position.

After appointment, you will be subject to random testing for illegal drug use.

You must have a certification, licensure, or registration credentials in PTCB for this position. In some cases, these may be substituted for experience and education.

You will need to successfully complete a background security investigation before you can be appointed into this position.

Applicants for this position must pass a pre-employment medical examination.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
You will be evaluated based upon the question responses you provide during a structured interview. In responding to structured interview questions you should be sure to cite specific examples of experience, explain exactly what you did, and the outcome.


BENEFITS:You may participate in the Federal Employees Health Benefits program, with costs shared with your employer. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#FEHB.

Life insurance coverage is provided. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#life

New employees are automatically covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). If you are transferring from another agency and covered by CSRS, you may continue in this program. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#retr

You will earn annual vacation leave. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#VACA

You will earn sick leave. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#SKLV

You will be paid for federal holidays that fall within your regularly scheduled tour of duty. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#HOLI


HOW TO APPLY:

APPLICANTS WHO ARE CURRENT EMPLOYEES OF THE NF/SGVHS submit letter of interest and updated Resume to Human Resources (05B1).Applications will be received until the position is filled.

APPLICANTS WHO ARE CURRENT FEDERAL EMPLOYEESsubmit letter of interest and updated Resume to Human Resources (05B5).Applications will be received until the position is filled.

ALL OTHER APPLICANTSsubmit VA Form 10-2850c, Application for Associated Health Occupations, copy of last Standard Form 50, Notification of Personnel Action (showing your current grade, step and title), copy of current license, Official Transcript, and copy of last two performance appraisals.Applications will be received until the position is filled.

APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE MAILED TO: North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System (05B5), Human Resources, Attention Betty Britt, 1601 SW Archer Road, Gainesville, Florida32608.For further information, please contact Deborah Hardwick, Human Resources Specialist, at 352-374-6001.Applications will be received until the position is filled.

AGENCY CONTACT INFO:

HUMAN RESOURCES
Phone: 352-376-1611 EXT 6009 Agency Information:
Department Of Veterans Affairs
1601 SW ARCHER ROAD
GAINESVILLE, FL 32608
US

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:Once your complete application is received we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. You will be notified of the outcome.