Pharmacy Technician

This position is for a certified pharmacy technician above the full performance level GS-7 at the VA Caribbean Healthcare System (VACHS). Pharmacy technicians at this grade level are nationally certified by Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) and can work autonomously, using independent judgement to perform a full range of duties. Pharmacy technicians above the full performance level can mentor and train lower grade technicians in the practice setting.

Duties include but are not limited to: Performs general and specialized pharmacy technicians duties related to stocking, delivering, inventory management, inspections, IV and hazardous drug compounding, and unit dose packaging. Process refills requests and filling outpatient prescriptions for scheduled and non-scheduled drugs, medical devices, over-the counter products and supply items Maintenance and troubleshooting of automated dispensing equipment Performs all technical management of all patient care assistance activities regarding Pharmacy Service. Conducts scheduled inventories as needed according to regulations and policies. Maintains, verifies, stocks, and replaces outdated controlled substances and non-controlled substances medications from stock, including inpatient wards, inpatient/outpatient storage cabinets, vaults.. Assists, reviews, and makes recommendation in inventory. Resolves inventory discrepancies immediately when discovered by reviewing reports and contacting appropriate patients when needed. Reports discrepancies to pharmacy supervisor for follow up. Follows policies and procedures established in the institution and within Pharmacy Service. Work Schedule: 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM and/or 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM Monday through Friday (Required to work rotating shifts (0700-1530,0800-1630, 0930-1800), including weekends, holidays, and on-call) Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 61268F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation/examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. Spanish proficiency As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.