Pharmacy Technician

The Pharmacy Technician will perform routine pharmacy functions under the supervision of a pharmacist.

All pharmacy distributive functions are performed in according to Veterans Health Administration (VHA), VA Boston Healthcare System and Pharmacy Service policies and procedures to provide comprehensive pharmaceutical services in a timely fashion to meet the needs of our patients and medical center staff.

Duties include but not limited to:
Reviews medications and supplies returned from units and clinics for restock or destruction in a timely manner.
Prepares and dispenses all controlled substance orders using VISTA and follows VA policies and DEA rules and regulations.

Prioritizes daily tasks based on importance, urgency (e.g., stroke protocol), and pharmacist requests in a timely manner to assure quality patient care.

Prepares inpatient prescriptions for a variety of sources (e.g., units, clinic, ER, discharge) for dispensing.
Answer the telephones and answer questions from pharmacy and non-pharmacy personnel regarding drug distribution.
Identify basic therapeutic problems and alert the pharmacist to the possible need for clinical intervention.

Perform any duties and special projects deemed necessary by the Chief, Pharmacy Service, Pharmacy Supervisors, or the pharmacist-in-charge for the proper operation of the Pharmacy Service.

Operates, maintains, and cleans complicated pharmacy equipment.
Prepares hazardous and non-hazardous compounds.
Other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule:
Full Time varied days and tours with weekend and holiday rotation.

Telework
:
Not Available

Virtual:
This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #

: 523-F02989

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives
:
Not Authorized

Permanent Change of Station (PCS):
Not Authorized

Fi

nancial Disclosure Report:
Not required

NOTIFICATIONS:
This position is a NAGE Bargaining Unit position.
This position is covered by a special salary rate.
Selectee may be required to work at any VA Boston Healthcare System campus, as needed.
Current and former Federal employees must submit copies of their most recent SF-50, (Notice of Personnel Action). The SF-50 must identify the position title, series, grade, step, tenure and type of service (Competitive or Excepted). In some cases, more than one SF-50 may be required to show a higher grade previously held.
Veterans' preference does not apply for other current permanent Federal agency employees.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.

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