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This position is located at the San Francisco Veterans Affairs Medical Center Outpatient Pharmacy or Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs). The incumbent is responsible for providing support to all outpatient pharmacy operations including filling and packaging prescriptions, dispensing and managing inventory for controlled substances, basic use and maintenance of automation, assisting patients on the phone or in person, procurement activities, clinic inventory management.
01/29/2025 to 09/30/2025
$81,834 - $106,386 per year
GS 7
1 vacancy in the following location:
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No
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
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Permanent
Full-time
Excepted
7
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CBSW-12671327-25-ACB
829686200
This open continuous announcement is open to current, permanent Veterans Affairs employees only. External applicants must apply under CBSW-12671082-25-ACB to be considered for this position. Applications submitted before 01/31/2025 will be rated for referral. Further ratings will occur every 2 weeks thereafter until position is filled. Once a selection has been made, no further candidates will be rated/referred unless further vacancies occur. This announcement may be canceled at any time.
VA Careers - Pharmacy: https://youtube.com/embed/Fn_ickNBEws
Dispensing
a) Processing and filling outpatient prescriptions for scheduled and nonscheduled federal legend drugs and medical devices, over-the-counter products, and supply items in compliance with regulations and policies and procedures
b) Assists in the packaging and dispensing of Outpatient medication to patients for window, mail and clinic administration. Also ensures two patient identifiers are utilized when dispensing medications to patients and signatures for medication pick up are obtained.
c) Accurately reads and interprets prescriptions and medication profile from the Veterans integrated software technology Architecture (VistA), automated dispensing equipment, computerized patient record keeping system (CPRS) or in written format.
d) Reviews prescription orders for technical accuracy.
e) Prepares medications and ensures the orderable item matches the item being dispensed regarding drug, strength, quantity, or appropriate supply item.
f) Dispenses medications using automation or manual dispensing.
g) Able to operate, maintain, and perform basic troubleshooting of pharmacy
Automation Clinic
Inventory Management
a) Monitors inventory of medications stored in clinics for clinic administration ensuring medications are approved and quantities are within the approved stock levels.
b) Accurately fills prescription items for wards using VistA Automatic Replenishment reports and Pyxis reports.
c) Ensure medication is properly stored according to the manufacturer's specifications regarding temperature, light, and moisture.
d) Medications are secured in accordance with all VA policies and procedures.
e) Ensure medications are all within expiration date
f) Notify nurse manager or charge nurse with any issues identified related to medication storage.
g) Performs and documents monthly inspections of assigned hospital/clinic areas for medication storage. Removes all expired and deteriorated drugs from the automated dispensing stations, stock shelves, and other clinic areas
Pharmacy Phone System
a) Able to use the Cisco phone system
b) Maintains appropriate phone etiquette and professionalism.
c) Able to work independently in phone center locations.
d) Accurately collects and clarifies patient information from patient or medical center staff.
e) Capable of synthesizing patient information to identify basic therapeutic, distributive or medication related problems.
f) Accurately enters notes as appropriate into CPRS using pharmacy templates or blank forms.
g) Understands when to alert pharmacists for problems.
h) Communicates information accurately verbally, in CPRS or other format.
i) Completes calls and as needed follow up in a timely manner.
j) Seeks opportunity to support pharmacy operations when phone volume low.
Pharmacy Mail System:
a) Follows appropriate policy and procedures for packaging and preparing prescriptions for mailing.
b) Ensures prescription label matches mailing label and maintains accuracy in other software or paper systems.
c) Appropriately selects type of mailing to route packages.
d) Able to transport mail containers to pick up destinations, restock supplies, lift mail bags or containers.
e) Assists with other medication distribution activities as directed by pharmacist, supervisor, or as delineated as part of the shift responsibility.
Work Schedule: Mon - Fri 9:30am - 6pm
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on 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/.
Receiving Service Credit or Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.
During the application process you may have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
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.
If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.
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You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
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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.
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To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
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.
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 09/30/2025 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12671327.
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NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.
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