Pharmacy Tech In/Out-patient

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. 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. Certification: Successfully 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). 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: GS-07 - In addition to meeting the basic requirements, you must possess at least one (1) year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-06). -AND- In addition to meeting the experience for the GS-07 level, do you possess the following Knowledge, Skills and Abilities? - 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 resolve pharmacy/medication issues with other members of the healthcare team, Veterans and external customers. - 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. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-07.