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USAJOBS · 2 months ago

Pharmacy Technician(Procurement/Inventory) EHRM

Madison, Wisconsin, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$66K/yr - $85K/yr

1+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking a certified pharmacy technician for the Veterans Health Administration. The role involves overseeing the procurement and inventory management of prescription and nonprescription medications and supplies in a complex pharmacy environment at the William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Responsible for the procurement and control of drugs, investigational drugs, and supplies for Pharmacy Service

Independently initiates procurement requests for all drugs, medical and surgical supplies, and other specialized medical devices handled by pharmacy, which are either stocked or special ordered

Maintains effective and economical inventory management of all drugs, medical items and chemicals handled by pharmacy

Provides authoritative interpretation of procurement issue to pharmacists, providers, technicians, and pharmacy management

Responsible for the selection of the proper supplier of a drug

Monitors procurement sources to assure that the approved, most cost-effective vendor source is utilized, including use of approved generics

Responsible for procurement and management of specialty medications (i.e. FDA specialty medication programs) and non-VA pharmacies (i.e. compounding pharmacies)

Utilizes knowledge of available contract and new drugs to market information such as Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and VA National Acquisition Center (NAC) reports to switch to alternate generic drug products when available

Qualification

Pharmacy Technician CertificationInventory ManagementProcurement KnowledgeData AnalysisRegulatory ComplianceProblem SolvingCommunication SkillsTeamwork

Required

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job

All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA

Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959

Must be proficient in written and spoken English

Subject to background/security investigation

Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements

Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)

Complete all application requirements detailed in the 'Required Documents' section of this announcement

United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy

English Language Proficiency: You must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), and 7407(d)

Education or Experience: a. None required. b. For all grade levels and positions that accept both education and experience to qualify, equivalent combinations of qualifying education and experience that total at least 100% are qualifying

Certification (GS-07 and above): For positions above the full performance level, the employee must pass a national certification exam and hold an active national certification through either: a. Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB), Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT). b. National Health career Association (NHA), Certified Pharmacy Technician (ExCPT)

Basic Requirements: 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

Grade Determinations: Pharmacy Technician, GS-09 In addition to meeting the basic requirements, to qualify for the GS-09 you must possess at least 1 year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-08)

Preferred

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)

Benefits

Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)

Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child.

Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66.

Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA

Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)

Telework: Available