Pharmacy Technician bei Department of Defense

Not Required

Duties

Prepare prescriptions and drug orders as ordered by the pharmacist.,Review prescriptions for the full range of pharmaceuticals to determine kind, strength, and dosage of drugs to be dispensed.,Securely store final product for patient pick-up utilizing computerized will-call systems which provide accountability as employee identifies, tracks, stores, and accurately retrieves.,Provide drug information to patients and caregivers and counsels patients/caregivers on proper medication use.,Perform mixing of substances based on the Master Formula Card including the most complex products.,Manage inventory stock of pharmaceuticals and other supplies.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Minimum Qualifications Pharmacy Technician (GS-06): Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes utilizing automated pharmacy systems to enter and retrieve data, dispensing medications to correct customer, and relaying information to patients on proper use of medications. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Other Information

Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.