Department of Veterans Affairs
Pharmacy Technician-Inpatient
Charleston, South Carolina · Contract
Sponsorship not specified$63k-$82kDetected 15 hours ago
Inventory ManagementCustomer SupportPharmacy PracticePatient Care
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Entry-level history0
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Lottery odds (Level I)39
Fits your clock70
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About the role
- These areas may include but are not limited to; inpatient pharmacy, outpatient pharmacy, IV room, various storage areas, offices and patient care areas.
- These pharmacy technicians mentor and train lower graded pharmacy technicians.
- Please submit transcripts to verify education.
Responsibilities
- The Inpatient Pharmacy Technician provides various technical support services within the pharmacy department and may function in various areas of the pharmacy.
- Employees at this grade level use independent judgement to perform the full range of duties in the pharmacy.
Requirements
- English Language Proficiency: Pharmacy Technician candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English to be appointed as authorized by 38 U.S.C. § 7403(f).
- In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: Knowledge of pharmacy technician principles, practices, concepts and theories providing for sound independent work.
- Knowledge of the computerized prescription process and input of prescriptions and medication orders or electronic equivalent.
- Ability to train developmental pharmacy technicians and students.
- Ability to dispense medication or sterile products following all regulations, policies and procedures to ensure safe medication distribution.
- Ability to troubleshoot automated dispensing equipment (ADE) or technology platforms/databases.
Compensation
- $63k-$82k
Benefits
- See VA Directive and Handbook 5019, Employee Occupational Health Service.
- Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.
Company info
- Ability to resolve pharmacy/medication issues with other members of the healthcare team, Veterans and external customers.
Visa & Work Authorization
- 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
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