Pharmacy Technician

About the Position: This position is located at National Capital Region, Naval Health Clinic Annapolis, in Annapolis, Maryland. This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

Provide information to patients on proper use of medications, referring questions requiring professional knowledge and experience to a registered pharmacist.

Review profile in computer system for allergies, drug/drug or drug/food interactions, and for duplicate orders.

Set up prescriptions by obtaining correct stock containers, counting or pouring correct amount of medication, and placing medication in smaller containers.

Consults with prescriber or pharmacist to clarify issues or problems with dosing, interactions, or instructions.

Respond to both oral and/or written requests for medication in a timely manner.

Ensures correct medication is placed in a properly labeled container and dispensed to the correct customer.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.