Pharmacy Technician (ADPAC) - Bay Pines, FL - Overview Summary Duties - Assisting the ADPAC Program Manager with computer searches and software implementation - Assigning Computer Menu Keys to new pharmacy employees.

• Assists in total quality improvement activities by participating in medical center and service process assessment and action teams and continually seeks to improve services. - Assist with Pyxis, ScriptPro, and other Pharmacy automation issues. - Troubleshoots malfunctioning workstations when applicable - Staff training and documentation of the training for new software Work Schedule: Monday- Friday, 8 hour shifts, or as established by the Chief, Pharmacy Service for the needs of Pharmacy Service and patient care. - $41,365 $53,773 Job Details Application Open Date 7/27/2018 Application Close Date 8/15/2018 Organization Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration Who May Apply None Status None - More About VA - This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment. This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status. VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority. Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members. If you are unable to apply online view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application. - Qualifications - Basic Requirements: - Citizenship. Citizen of the United States. (Noncitizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with chapter 3, section A, paragraph 3g, this part.) - 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. Loss of Credential. An employee in this occupation who fails to obtain licensure/certification/ registration within the required time frame, or who fails to maintain the required licensure/certification/ registration must be removed from the occupation, which may also result in termination of employment. - Physical Requirements. See VA Directive and Handbook 5019. - 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. Preferred Experience: - Managing drug file (Vista or other platform) - Developing and executing database queries using structured query language (SQL) - Troubleshooting and resolving pharmacy automation issues (ScriptPro, Pyxis, etc) - Troubleshooting and resolving computer issues, to include Outlook, PIV, and network security - Designing pivot tables in Microsoft Excel and/or Microsoft Access databases GRADE REQUIREMENTS a. Definitions (1) Creditable Experience. To be creditable, the experience must have required the use of knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics associated with the scope of pharmacy technician practice. (2) Quality of Experience. To be creditable, pharmacy technician experience must be documented on the application and verified in an employment reference, or through other independent means. (3) Part-time Experience. Part-time experience as a pharmacy technician is credited according to its relationship to the full-time workweek. For example, a pharmacy technician would receive 1 week of full-time credit for each 2 weeks of half-time work. Grade Determinations. In addition to the basic requirements for employment, the following criteria must be met when determining the grade of candidates: GS-7 Experience. One year experience at the next lower level (GS-6) and must fully meet the KSAs at the next lower level. In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following technical KSAs and the potential to acquire the assignment specific KSAs designated by an asterisk (*): (b) Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities *1. Ability to evaluate, analyze workflow, and coordinate work activities. 2. Ability to independently gather, evaluate, and analyze data to generate reports and/or for other projects/statistical purposes. 3. Knowledge of pharmacy policies and procedures sufficient to train and orient new employees and other staff

4. Comprehensive knowledge of the operation and care of specialized pharmaceutical equipment. 5. Comprehensive knowledge of the procurement and formulary process. 6. Comprehensive knowledge of investigational drug policies and procedures. 7. Comprehensive knowledge of controlled substance policies and procedures, and the ability to identify and investigate discrepancies in these policies and procedures. 8. Comprehensive knowledge of, and ability to, analyze data in VA information systems. References: VA Handbook 5005/Part II/Appendix G28 Physical Requirements: Heavy lifting (45 pounds and over), Moderate lifting (15-44 pounds), Light lifting (under 15 pounds), Heavy carrying (45 pounds and over), Moderate carrying (15-44 pounds), Light carrying (under 15 pounds), Straight pulling (2 hours), Pushing, Reaching above shoulder, Use of fingers, Both hands required, Walking (up to 4 hours), Standing (prolonged), Repeated bending, Climbing, use of legs and arms (infrequent), Operation of crane, truck, tractor, or motor vehicle, Near vision correctable at 13" to 16" to Jaeger 1 to 4, Far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other, Specific visual requirement (specify)*, Depth perception, Ability to distinguish basic colors, Hearing (aid permitted), Clear Speech, Emotional Stability, *Ability to read fine print on labels, Good Dexterity Work Environment: Outside and inside, dry atmospheric conditions, constant noise, fumes, smoke, or gases, electrical energy, slippery or uneven walking surfaces, working around machinery wit - Benefits