Duties include but are not limited to:
1. Reads and interprets prescriptions, obtains proper medication or material in the proper strength and dosage form; determines proper amount and counts, pours, or measures the medications; affixes proper label; and records required data on Pharmacy's copy of prescription/order. After a final check by a pharmacist, dispenses medication in ambulatory care or discharge situations.
2. Possesses proficient clerical skills required for automatic data processing (ADP), prescription information entry, collating prescriptions or refill documents with ADP labels generated, record storage and retrieval.
3. Assists with inventory management. Order's inventory needs during procurement technician absence. This also includes placing stock in proper storage areas, rotating stock on shelves, and removing/replacing outdated items.
4. Operates and maintains complex pharmacy dispensing equipment.
5. Conducts monthly ward inspections of outpatient primary care areas.
6. Monitor's inventory needs in patient care areas, relays this information to the appropriate Pharmacy personal. This also includes placing stock in proper storage areas, rotating stock on shelves, and removing/replacing outdated items.
7. Maintains currency with all mandatory training/education competencies.
8. Assists patients with telephone care pharmacy applications including patient orientation to the application.
VA Careers - Pharmacy:
https://youtube.com/embed/Fn_ickNBEws Work Schedule: 8:00am-5:30pm Monday-Friday
Compressed/Flexible:Not Available
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 612 04564F GS-0661-7
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Starting at $61,023 Per Year (GS 7)