SUMMARY

The Primary Purpose of the Position is: To ensure compounded sterile preparations for non-hazardous, antineoplastic, and hazardous drugs have been appropriately prepared using aseptic technique, and verified in accordance with applicable regulatory standards,
VHA Regulations, Medical Center Policies, and standard operating procedures.
Position will require travel and support care for Me Program to and from Garland VA Medical Center up to 100% of the time.

QUALIFICATIONS

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.

Basic Requirements:

• United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
• Education or Experience.(1) None required.(2) 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. The combined percentage is determined by adding total qualifying experience as a percentage of the experience required for the grade level to the education as a percentage of the education required for the grade level.
• Certification. For positions above the full performance level, the employee must pass a national certification exam and hold an active national certification through either:(1) Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB), Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT).OR(2) National Healthcareer Association (NHA), Certified Pharmacy Technician (ExCPT).
• English Language Proficiency. Pharmacy Technician candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English to be appointed as authorized by 38 U.S.C. § 7403(f).

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).

EDUCATION

Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
NOTE: If your school has changed names, or is no longer in existence, you must provide this information in your application.
NOTE: If your school was accredited by a body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time of graduation but is no longer listed on the U.S. Department of Education website, you must provide documentation of accreditation with your application packet

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. YOUR APPLICATION, RESUME, C.V., AND/OR SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION WILL BE VERIFIED. PLEASE FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. ERRORS OR OMISSIONS MAY AFFECT CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT.

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; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate’s abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position.
It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.
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 RELYING ON YOUR EDUCATION TO MEET QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

DUTIES

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MAJOR DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

Hazardous Medication Management

• Performs essential role in preparation, compounding, dispensing, and distribution ofhazardous medications within designated sterile compounding areas using appropriateaseptic techniques according to policy and procedures.
• Interprets orders appropriately and performs accurate product selection, dosagecalculations and compounding of agents in an aseptic and effective manner, utilizingpackage literature, written procedural guidelines and application of specializedknowledge in chemotherapy
• Assists with the deactivation, decontamination, cleaning, and disinfection of hazardousagents while wearing the appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Receives hazardous IV chemotherapy inventory stock according to the National Institutefor Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) guidelines placing in proper storage areas,rotating stock on shelves, and removing/replacing outdated items.

Sterile Compounding

• Knowledgeable in United States Pharmacopeia (USP) standards, Pharmacy Law, VHADirectives, and Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) regulations as they relate to practicewithin the VA Healthcare System and its organizational elements.
• Uses aseptic technique to compound parenteral admixtures in the form of large volume,small volume, infusion syringe or another modality as required.
• Successfully complete assignments and maintain annual competencies to compound IVsterile preparations according to USP standards.
• Interprets orders appropriately and performs accurate product selection, dosagecalculations and compounding of agents in an aseptic and effective manner, utilizingpackage literature, written procedural guidelines and application of specializedknowledge.

Pharmaceutical Care

• Accurately interprets, fills, and prepares prescriptions with appropriate medicationsand/or medical supplies for pharmacist verification of outpatient prescription orders,inpatient orders, and clinic orders as required per policy.
• Monitor inventory and remove outdated pharmaceuticals in collaboration with pharmacyprocurement.
• Ensure adherence to appropriate storage guidelines including high-risk, look-alike soundalike,and refrigerated items as per USP and VA guidelines.

Medication Order Fulfillment

• Prepares medication orders properly with the correct drug, strength, dosage form,quantity, auxiliary labels
• Inspects packaged items for accuracy and suitability (to include appropriate labeling anddocumentation) before submitting for final check by a pharmacist.
• Ensures appropriate review of medications to be dispensed to hospital areas per servicelevel procedures.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 6:00 AM - 4:30PM Weekend and holiday coverage may be needed
Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases
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: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 50752F
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

The following documents are accepted, and may be required if applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this position. Please ensure you have included all documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), SF-50’s (current/former Federal employees), etc.

• Cover Letter
• DD-214/ Statement of Service
• Disability Letter (VA)
• License
• Other (1)
• Professional Certification
• Resume
• Separation Notice (RIF)
• SF-15
• SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
• Transcrip

All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 09/03/2025 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12790937.

• To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
• Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package