The Long Beach VA Health Care System is recruiting for (2) Pharmacy Technician (Inpatient Oncology) positions. The incumbent demonstrates a comprehensive knowledge of concepts, principles, methodology, and policies of hazardous sterile compounding.
This position requires thorough knowledge and understanding of VA, United States Pharmacopeia (USP-800), Joint Commission, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations regarding hazardous medication handling.
VA Careers - Pharmacy: https://youtube.com/embed/Fn_ickNBEws Duties may include but are not limited to: Performs various complex technical functions following USP-800 guidelines for compounding hazardous sterile preparations. Maintains extensive working knowledge of oncology medications, safety rules and regulations, and monitoring parameters as required.
Demonstrates competencies in handling hazardous medications, compounding procedures, and sterile technique through actual work performance and completes all required sterile compounding competencies and certifications about hazardous sterile compounding, appropriate gowning, and cleaning procedures. Handles hazardous waste appropriately, including using personal protective equipment if necessary, according to federal and state regulations and VA requirements as applicable.
Receives delivered hazardous medications and other items for inpatient use. Stocks received hazardous pharmacy deliveries. Maintains appropriate records and documentation. Conducts and maintains appropriate inventory and stock of hazardous medications and supplies used for hazardous sterile compounding. Continually review hazardous medication usage patterns to assist in potential cost containment and savings.
Routinely reviews the computer medication profile for prescription duplication, therapeutic duplication, noncompliance, poly-pharmacy problems, and allergies/adverse drug reactions. Reports identified problem patients to the assigned clinical pharmacy specialist for evaluation. Communicates changes in medications/diet and any abnormal laboratory findings to the hematology/oncology pharmacist.
Ensures that all drug items, and chemicals are stored correctly, that an appropriate storage area is maintained, and that stock is rotated. Consults with the pharmacy procurement team, manufacturers, and wholesalers regarding product selection, availability, changes, contracts, pricing, drug returns/exchanges, and backorders.
Is empowered to take required actions to resolve drug problems relating to backorders, delinquencies, returns, drug recalls, purchasing errors, and emergency drug procurement procedures. Works independently to maintain all stock levels and works with pharmacy procurement to initiate and transact purchase requests through the prime vendor for their pharmacy section.
Delivers medications and sterile preparations to wards/clinics promptly and ensures those products are received and stored appropriately (e.g., refrigeration and medication room). Upon delivery, the incumbent must also remove any discontinued or expired medications and/or sterile preparations from the wards/clinics to be returned to the pharmacy for proper disposition (redistribution, return for credit, or disposal).
Accurately fills all AMSDDs and participates in quality assurance activities and audits (e.g., recalls, expiration dates, quantity corrections, and bin assignment/un-assignment). The process will include pulling medications from the central pharmacy area, maintaining accurate inventory, completing, and filing reports, loading medications into (individual) dispensing units in patient care areas and clinics, and troubleshooting automation problems.
Actively participates in the Daily Management System (DMS). Reports on performance improvement activities' progress, monitor metrics and participates in departmental meetings.
Ability to resolve pharmacy/medication issues with other members of the healthcare team and Veterans by regularly acting as the first-line communication between the pharmacy service and medical staff to serve patients' needs either in-person or over a communication device (e.g., telephone, Vocera, MS Teams, and pagers). Assists in general cleaning of equipment, shelving, and work area to maintain cleanliness and orderliness of the pharmacy.
Has working knowledge of all pharmaceutical equipment used in the pharmacy setting. Exercises prudence and care in its operation and assists with routine equipment maintenance. As needed, the incumbent will work with, support, and substitute for other inpatient technicians during staffing shortages. Maintains comprehensive knowledge of concepts, principles, methodology, and policies in the hematology/oncology clinic and infusion center.
Additionally, the incumbent should maintain the ability to evaluate, analyze, and coordinate workflow and work activities within these areas. Work Schedule: Variable shifts Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
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/.
Ross.Rucks@va.gov · 562-540-4595
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $80677 – $104876/yr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-11-06.
There are 2 openings for this position.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
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