Lead Pharmacy Technician - Compounded Sterile Products

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. Citizenship. Be a citizen of the United States. (Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens). English Language Proficiency. Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English. Education. None required. Certification. 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). GRADE DETERMINATON | GS-8. Experience. Candidates must possess one (1) year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level and demonstrate the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) below. Comprehensive knowledge of concepts, principles, methodology and policies in a specialized area or section of pharmacy (such as sterile compounding, controlled substances, automation, clinical pharmacy, contact center, etc.) Note: See Specialized Area.in the Definitions Section. (Skill in training and orienting new and existing pharmacy facility employees and students on proper policies and procedures. (Ability to evaluate, analyze and coordinate workflow and work activities within a specialized area or section of the pharmacy. Preferred Experience: Advanced Certified Pharmacy Technician, Sterile Compounding Certificate, Hazardous Compounding experience, training, surface sampling, media fill gloved fingertip and thumb sampling experience. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is GS-8. Physical Requirements: The work involves long periods of sitting, standing, and walking. The work requires regular and recurring bending, lifting, stooping, stretching, lifting. The incumbent must be a mature, sensible individual capable of working effectively in stressful situations, demonstrating a positive attitude, compassion, courtesy and concern for staff and patients. Must possess math skills in order to convert medications to the correct dosing. The incumbent must be able to perform all activities of the position without restriction. This position involves lifting 25 pounds or less, able to visually confirm drug order correctness, and able to stand for periods of 30 minutes or greater. Per VA handbook 5003/4, Functional Statements