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Position Title
Pharmacy Technician
Agency
Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
Announcement Number
CBAB-10706513-20-MDS Opens in new window
Open Period
Thursday, February 6, 2020 to Friday, February 21, 2020
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. Are you a current permanent Federal employee from an agency other than Department of Veterans Affairs?

To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form.
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Assessment 1
Please choose the answers below that best describe your employment and experience. Note: Current federal employees, please ensure you include with your application packet your most recent Performance Appraisal and SF-50 that indicates your present pay grade. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
1. Basic Education/Experience: Do you possess a high school diploma or equivalent.

OR

Three months experience which required the use of knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics associated with the scope of pharmacy technician practice?
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2. GS-05 Education/Experience:Have you successfully completed a 4-year course of study above high school leading to a bachelor's degree that included at least 24 semester hours of courses related to pharmacy or pharmacy technology? Successful completion of specialized training courses in pharmaceutical and pharmacy services while serving in the Armed Forces is creditable on a month-for-month basis up to the 1 year of experience required for the GS-5 level.
OR
Do you possess at least 1 year of experience at the next lower level that demonstrates the core competencies (KSAs) described at the GS-4 level?
  1. Ability to process and fill prescriptions under supervision.
  2. Ability to operate and maintain dispensing equipment.
  3. Ability to operate pharmacy information systems.
  4. Ability to maintain appropriate files.
  5. Ability to prepare sterile compounds under supervision.
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3. Can you demonstrate the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) described below?
  1. Ability to operate and care for automated dispensing devices and equipment.
  2. Knowledge of, and ability to perform, aseptic technique.
  3. Knowledge of basic inventory procedures.
  4. Knowledge of pharmacy information systems.
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4. Your rating is subject to verification based on the résumé, narratives and other relevant documents you submit, and through verification of references as appropriate. Deliberate attempts to falsify information are grounds for non-selection and for termination. In addition, falsifying information on your application can result in your being barred from federal employment. Please choose A to certify that your answers are accurate and complete. (limit characters)