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Position Title: Pharmacy Technician
Agency: Veterans Health Administration
Announcement Number: CBSY-11182778-21-KHS Opens in new window
Open Period: Tuesday, July 27, 2021 to Friday, September 10, 2021

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Eligibilities

1. Do you claim Veterans' Preference?

A. No, I do not claim Veterans' Preference

B. 0-point Sole Survivorship Preference (SSP)

C. 5-point preference based on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces (TP)

D. 10-point preference for non-compensable disability or Purple Heart (XP)

E. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of at least 10% but less than 30% (CP)

F. 10 point preference based on widow/widower or parent of a deceased veteran, or spouse or parent of a disabled veteran (XP)

G. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of 30% or more (CPS)

Veterans' Preference Documentation Reminder: In order to receive appropriate consideration, you should submit proper documentation if you are claiming eligibility for Veterans' Preference, which includes a copy of your DD-214 (member copy 4 or earlier version that shows character of service). Applicant's claiming 10-Point preference should also submit an SF-15, Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference along with the required documentation listed on the form (such as verification of service-connected disability percentage).

TRANSCRIPT REMINDER - If you are basing your qualifications on education (or a combination of education and experience) or if the position requires a college education to qualify, you must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application.

2. Resume Reminder - Your resume must include the following information for each job listed:

Job title
Duties (be as detailed as possible)
Month & year start/end dates (e.g. June 2019 to April 2021)
Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week if part-time)
Series and Grade, if applicable, for all Federal positions you have held.

Please be aware that your answers will be verified against information provided on your resume. Be sure that your resume clearly supports your responses to all of the questions by addressing your work experience in detail.

Recommended: Even though we do not require a specific resume format, your resume must be clear so that we are able to fully evaluate your qualifications. To ensure you receive appropriate consideration, please list the duties you performed under each individual job title. If we are unable to match your experiences with the positions held, you may lose consideration for this vacancy. We cannot make assumptions regarding your qualifications.

Do you confirm that the above information is clearly stated for each work entry you are claiming experience for, and that each entry is full time unless otherwise annotated with part-time hours?

A. Yes

B. No

Application Reminder: You must provide a completed and signed VA Form 10-2850c, Application for Associated Health Occupations (Signed within the last year) to be considered for this position.

Preferences

1. Which of the following items describes your current or recent (within the last five years) political appointee service?

If you responded yes to any of the items below, you will need to include a SF-50 specifying your prior service.

A. Yes, I am considered a political appointee as described under 5 U.S.C. sections 5312 through 5316.

B. Yes, I am considered a Non-career Senior Executive Service (SES), Limited Term SES, Limited Emergency SES Executive Branch employee.

C. Yes, I am considered a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or appointee who served in a political capacity under agency-specific authority in the Executive Branch.

D. Yes, I am considered a political appointee in the Executive Branch (as described in a., b. or c above) in a covered position in an agency having an interchange agreement with OPM, which allows movement from the agency's system to the competitive civil service.

E. None of the above. I am not considered a current or recent (last 5 years) political appointee as described above in items a, b, c, or d.

Assessment 1

BASIC REQUIREMENTS

Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).

1. Education or Experience: A high school diploma or equivalent; or at least 3 months experience.

Do you possess the above education or experience requirement?

A. Yes

B. No

2. Certification: Certification by the National Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) is required at grades GS-6 and above.

Do you possess a Certification by the National Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)?

A. Yes

B. No

3. 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.

Are you proficient in spoken and written English?

A. Yes

B. No

GS-7 REQUIREMENTS

Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).

4. Experience. One year experience at or equivalent to the next lower level, (GS-6) and must fully meet the KSAs at the next lower level, which include, but are not limited to; Ability to solve problems and make recommendations, e.g., troubleshoot operational problems and refer for appropriate action; Knowledge of the operation and care of automated equipment; Knowledge of, and ability to follow, written instructions for compounding with aseptic technique for hazardous materials such as oncology agents; Knowledge, and ability to perform, compounding with aseptic technique for routine sterile products; Knowledge of policies and procedures for inventory management in specialized areas such as emergency carts; Knowledge of the computerized prescription process demonstrated by the ability to input prescriptions and medication orders.

AND

In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following technical KSAs

Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
* Ability to evaluate, analyze workflow, and coordinate work activities.
* Ability to independently gather, evaluate, and analyze data to generate reports and/or for other projects/statistical purposes.
* Knowledge of pharmacy policies and procedures sufficient to train and orient new employees and other staff
* Comprehensive knowledge of the operation and care of specialized pharmaceutical equipment.
* Comprehensive knowledge of the procurement and formulary process.
* Comprehensive knowledge of investigational drug policies and procedures.
* Comprehensive knowledge of controlled substance policies and procedures, and the ability to identify and investigate discrepancies in these policies and procedures.
* Comprehensive knowledge of, and ability to, analyze data in VA information systems.

All qualifying experience and KSAs you possess must be clearly described in your application package. We will not make assumptions when reviewing applications. Failure to demonstrate your experience/how you gained each KSA in your resume may result in disqualification

Do you meet the above requirements?

A. Yes

B. No

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