Lead Pharmacy Technician performs duties which consist of significant scope, complexity and leads all GS-7 pharmacy technicians in their areas of assignment. This position requires a thorough understanding and experience in pharmacy operations. The lead pharmacy technician coordinates the workflow and technical aspects of the pharmacy operation and provides support, guidance and training of non-pharmacist technical staff and volunteers.
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: 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). OR 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: Pharmacy Technician, GS-08. Experience. Candidates must possess one year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level and demonstrate the KSAs below. Certification. For positions above the full performance level, the employee must pass a national certification exam and hold an active national certification through either: (a) PTCB as a CPhT. OR (b) NHA as a ExCPT. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs). In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs for all GS-08 assignments and meet any additional KSAs for the assignment, if indicated:(a) 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.(b) Skill in training and orienting new and existing pharmacy facility employees and students on proper policies and procedures.(c) Ability to evaluate, analyze and coordinate workflow and work activities within a specialized area or section of the pharmacy. References: VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G28. Pharmacy Technician Qualification Standard, GS-0661. The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-08.
VA Careers - Pharmacy: https://youtube.com/embed/Fn_ickNBEws Maintains and organizes the sequence and timing of work assignments performed in the Outpatient Pharmacy i.e., the ability to assist, evaluate, analyze, change workflow, and coordinate own work activities in addition to those of the other technicians in the area. Thorough knowledge and understanding of 800 chapters and hazardous drug handling to assists in management, compliance, staff education activities, training, and room certifications. Able to interpret, evaluate, and analyze policy and procedures and recommends changes. The changes may include but are not limited to suggesting the development of various types of controls, training, or specific guidance related to the staffing, procedural handling of documents and information related to the procurement or handling of drugs and supplies. Thorough knowledge and understanding of controlled substance accountability, security, record keeping and vault oversight. Serves as back up coverage to other pharmacy technicians within the designated pharmacy area. Coordinates day-to-day maintenance and operation of pharmacy area equipment and automation, demonstrating the ability to troubleshoot mechanical and software problems as needed. Acts in the capacity of the Technician supervisor during the absence of the Technician Supervisor including but not limited to assessing/analyzing priorities and assigning work, ensuring adequate staffing is available for shift coverage, alerting Inpatient Program Manager of any issues they are unable to resolve independently, and troubleshooting automation issues that arise. Work Schedule: Varied Shifts (8 hours), Various tours (off tour), Rotating weekends and holidays. Telework: Not Available. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized. Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required.