Applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
Basic Requirements:
- United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
- Education or Experience: A high school diploma or equivalent; or at least 3 months experience.
- Certification: Certification by the National Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) is required at grades GS-6 and above.
May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria).
Grade Determinations for GS-7 Pharmacy Technician:
(a) Experience: One year experience at the next lower level (GS-6) and must fully meet the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) at the next lower level. In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following technical KSAs.
(b) Demonstrated KSAs:
1. Potential to acquire the ability to evaluate, analyze workflow, and coordinate work activities.
2. Ability to independently gather, evaluate, and analyze data to generate reports and/or for other projects/statistical purposes.
3. Knowledge of pharmacy policies and procedures sufficient to train and orient new employees and other staff.
4. Comprehensive knowledge of the operation and care of specialized pharmaceutical equipment.
5. Comprehensive knowledge of the procurement and formulary process.
6. Comprehensive knowledge of investigational drug policies and procedures.
7. Comprehensive knowledge of controlled substance policies and procedures, and the ability to identify and investigate discrepancies in these policies and procedures.
8. Comprehensive knowledge of, and ability to, analyze data in VA information systems.
Preferred Experience: Outpatient and/or Inpatient experience as a Certified Pharmacy Technician
References: VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G28, Pharmacy Technician Qualification Standards
The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-7.
Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019