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*****The Los Angeles VA Health Care is Seeking Highly Energetic Candidates***** The Pharmacy is located at the Los Angeles VA. They're members of an interdisciplinary team that processes medication orders, controlled substance processing, inventory management, sterile product compounding, and unit dose processing. The inpatient pharmacy provides services 24 hours a day, seven days a week, so the incumbent may work evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, etc. 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. Education or Experience. A high school diploma or equivalent; or at least 3 months experience. Certification. Certification by the National Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) is required at grades GS-6 and above. English Language Proficiency. Pharmacy technicians appointed to direct patient care positions must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with chapter 2, section D, paragraph 5a, this part. 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). All persons employed in VHA in this occupation on March 17, 2006 are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the title, series and grade held, including positive education and licensure/certification/registration that are part of the basic requirements of the occupation. Grade Determinations: GS-06 Experience: One year experience at the next lower level, and must fully meet the KSAs at the next lower level. AND Certification: PTCB certification is required at this grade level and above. AND Applicant must meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below 1. Ability to solve problems and make recommendations, e.g., troubleshoot operational problems and refer for appropriate action. 2. Knowledge of the operation and care of automated equipment. 3. Knowledge of, and ability to follow, written instructions for compounding with aseptic technique for hazardous materials such as oncology agents. 4. Knowledge, and ability to perform, compounding with aseptic technique for routine sterile products. 5. Knowledge of policies and procedures for inventory management in specialized areas such as emergency carts. 6.Knowledge of the computerized prescription process demonstrated by the ability to input prescriptions and medication orders. References: VA Handbook 5005/15, Part II, Appendix G28The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-06. Physical Requirements: The work requires regular and recurring physical exertion, involving standing/sitting for prolonged periods of time, lifting/carrying of pharmaceutical supplies weighing up to 50 lbs., and bending/stooping. The work may entail repetitive wrist movement while using various size syringes, vial cap removal, and typing. ["*****The Los Angeles VA Health Care is Seeking Highly Energetic Candidates***** This vacancy is a solicitation for a Hiring Fair Event, which will be on an invite only basis once the position qualifications have been met. If you receive an invitation, you will be required to attend in person on: Date: Saturday, June 10, 2023 Time: 8:00 AM. - 3:00 PM. Location of Hiring Event: Greater Los Angeles VA Hospital- (Address and map of hiring fair location will be provided to candidates who have met minimum qualifications for invitation) You will be notified of your qualifications and if determined to be minimally qualified, you will receive an invitation for interview and MUST RSVP no later than 06/06/2023. Applicants should plan for a long day if selected, as there are several pre-employment stations to clear. Requirements for Pre-Employment Screening: Fingerprints (Two forms of ID required) Security background Immunizations (Immunization records preferred) ______________________________________________________________________________ Duties include but are not limited to: Performs duties involved in all facets of unit dose drug distribution, in all areas of the inpatient pharmacy. Conducts controlled substance inventories and maintains inventory records. Assures medical center inspectors complete all assignments and notifies area program manager of any delinquent situations. Maintains good workflow patterns to keep outpatient prescription waiting time to an average of 30 minutes or less. Establishes and maintains appropriate ordering intervals and inventory levels based on budget, seasonal variations in drug usage, changing patterns of medical practice, etc. Modifies ordering intervals and inventory levels as needed to ensure proper levels of supplies. Compares interpreted and reviewed prescriptions with self-prepared/prepared typed labels, selects correct medications, counts/measures proper quantities, places in appropriate containers, attaches required labels (including auxiliary labels), and records required dispensing information on prescriptions for clinical pharmacist checking. Initials, dates, and obtains clinical pharmacist countersignature or initials on all documents or labels required, prior to delivering medications. Orders a variety of pharmaceutical products including those provided by the prime vendor or other pharmaceutical supplier. Using the prime vendor data base, determines the most appropriate product to order based on requirements. If an item is unavailable, incumbent communicates with the Manager or designee on equivalent generic substitution, different strength, and/or different bottle sizes. Establishes direct contact with the prime vendor. Responsible for the placement and receipt of drug orders after an assessment of the various contracts available and selection of the most cost effective item. Work Schedule: Monday thru Friday: 8:00am - 4:30pm; rotating shifts; must be able to work weekends, nights, and holidays; Full-time, part-time (unit specific part time hours range 8 to 72 per pay period), and intermittent/PRN. Assigned schedule corresponds to specific clinic (Some clinics require days, nights, weekends, rotating shifts and holidays). Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 Financial Disclosure Report: Not required"]

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