The Inpatient Rotational Pharmacy Technician is a highly trained technician responsible for coverage of a variety of complex positions in the inpatient pharmacy including but not limited to hazardous and nonhazardous sterile IV compounding, controlled substance dispensing, triaging phone calls, unit dose medication distribution, packaging of medication and operations of all Inpatient Pharmacy automated equipment.
VA Careers - Pharmacy: https://youtube.com/embed/Fn_ickNBEws Functions or Scope of Assigned Duties: Maintains knowledge in United States Pharmacopeia (USP) 797/800/795, pharmacy law, Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) regulations, VHA Directives, facility and departmental policies and procedures; Maintains competence in all operational aspects of pharmacy distribution services including sterile compounding, equipment maintenance, materials handling, automation, dispensing, labeling, packaging, documentation, controlled substance accountability, and unit dose management.
Uses aseptic technique to compound both complicated and uncomplicated parenteral admixtures in the form of large volumes, small volumes, infusion syringes or sterile ophthalmic preparations and other complex sterile pharmaceuticals such as total parenteral nutrition and cardioplegia solutions.
Completes departmental and facility mandatory training, such as TMS, fit testing, glove fingertip and media fill testing, critical point modules and other required sterile compound didactic tests within established timetables. Correctly interprets orders, selects products, calculates and measures appropriate ingredients, mixes ingredients in an aseptic and effective manner utilizing written procedural guidelines and manufacturer information.
Inspects the final product for accuracy, stability and elegance. Labels the product, maintains records of the manufacturing process, and supplies the product for double check and timely delivery. Understands specific handling considerations for storage, distribution, and disposal of all unit dose and IV medications.
Properly utilizes Personal Protective Equipment, needles, syringes, various drug reservoirs, and advanced knowledge of specialized techniques and procedures required for the safe handling of cytotoxic agents including negative pressure technique, hazardous waste disposal, and cytotoxic spill response. Operates and maintains pharmacy equipment systems and serves as subject matter expert for these systems.
Responsible for triaging all phone calls to the inpatient area and refer to appropriate pharmacist as necessary. Coordinates dispensing activities while in the triage role by printing and filling the IV run, TPN review and renewal, printing on-demand sterile compounding requests, inventorying pre-packed items, maintaining a neat, clean, organized work area, stocks and checks for outdates, makes labels, and fills first dose and missing dose requests.
Uses knowledge, skills, and abilities to collaborate with pharmacists to obtain clarification for prescriptions/orders. Maintains and stocks the pharmacy preparation and storage areas using the first in, first out process.
Assists in ensuring that all cleaning schedules, ward inspection schedules, daily refrigerator/freezer temperature checks, sterile compounding room pressures, humidity and temperatures are documented, and monthly area inspections and assignments are met as required by department standard operating procedures and policies. Responsible for controlled substance inventory management, handling, disposal, and distribution while adhering to Federal law, FDA, VA, and DEA regulations.
Demonstrates emotional maturity and stability to recognize and solve problems with advanced critical thinking and make appropriate clinical and ethical recommendations to avoid potential problems or improve the workflow and department. Assists with training and orientation of employees, students, and residents in the Inpatient Pharmacy according to the Pharmacy Department competencies, policies and procedures.
Effectively prioritizes workload, communicates with others using effective written, oral, and nonverbal methods, and maintains flexibility and adaptability as changes arise. Assists in other patient care areas as deemed appropriate and necessary, including participating or assisting in patient care activities during emergency situations. Work Schedule: Various tours; including days, evenings, weekends, holidays, and some overnight assignments.
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/.
amber.penry@va.gov · 217-554-5961
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $67855 – $88208/yr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-11-05.
There are 3 openings for this position.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
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