Pharmacy Technician

GS-06 Pharmacy Technicians fill orders, dispense and deliver medications using automated systems. Duties include basic inventory management such as physically receiving daily prime vendor medication delivery, receiving DME (Durable Medical Equipment) supplies throughout the day, monthly medication and DME outdate checks, and scan and label prescription mail packages. To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. Basic requirements: Citizenship: Be a citizen of the United States. Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with 38 U.S.C. § 7407(a). 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). Education or Experience: None required. For all grade levels and positions that accept both education and experience to qualify, equivalent combinations of qualifying education and experience that total at least 100% are qualifying. The combined percentage is determined by adding total qualifying experience as a percentage of the experience required for the grade level to the education as a percentage of the education required for the grade level. Certification: For positions above the full performance level, the employee must pass a national certification exam and hold an active national certification through either: Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB), Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT). National Healthcareer Association (NHA), Certified Pharmacy Technician(ExCPT). Foreign Education: To be creditable, education completed outside the U.S. must be deemed at least equivalent to that gained in a conventional U.S. program by a private organization specializing in the interpretation of foreign educational credentials. 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 In addition to the basic requirements for appointment above, VA HR staff must use the following criteria to determine that minimum qualifications are met. Pharmacy Technician, GS-06. Education or Experience: One year of experience equivalent to the next lower level. In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs: Knowledge of Federal and state laws related to pharmacy practice. Knowledge of preparation, storage and distribution of medication products including those requiring special handling and documentation. Ability to use pharmacy information systems or operate pharmacy dispensing equipment. Knowledge of basic inventory procedures. Ability to communicate with patients and staff and direct questions to appropriate personnel. Preferred Experience: In addition to the basic Pharmacy Technician qualification standards, preferred experience includes: An active Pharmacy Technician license or certification. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-6. Physical Requirements: The work requires light lifting and carrying (under 15 pounds); reaching above the shoulder; use of fingers; walking (1-8 hours; standing (1-8 hours); kneeling; operation of a motor vehicle; near vision correctable at 13" to 16" to Jaeger 1 to 4; the ability to distinguish basic colors; and hearing (aid may be permitted). #J-18808-Ljbffr US Department of Veterans Affairs