In this position you would function primarily in patient care areas and Pharmacy Service within the health care organization
Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Reads and interprets prescriptions, obtains proper medication or material in the proper strength and dosage form, determines proper amount and counts, pours or measures the medications, affixes proper label and records required data on Pharmacy's copy of prescription/order. After a final check by a pharmacist, dispenses medication in ambulatory care or discharge situations.
For unit dose medications, independently fills without secondary review first dose medications, missing doses and unit dose carts for inpatient areas. Repackages medications in unit-of-use packaging, obtains proper medication or material in the proper strength and dosage form, determines proper amount and counts, pours or measures the medications, affixes proper label including barcodes and records required data on Pharmacy's replenishment/repackaging logs.
All repackaged unit dose medications will be checked by a pharmacist or advanced practice technician before dispensing. Documents the items dispensed in the unit dose computer package. Prepares all IV admixtures to include cytotoxic agents, investigational drugs and other hazardous drugs, in accordance with established policy and procedures. Adheres to appropriate aseptic technique and sterile procedures in preparing and handling sterile products.
Selects and measures appropriate ingredients, prepares the admixture, inspects the final product for accuracy and clarity, and affixes proper labels including barcode. After final check by a pharmacist, delivers the sterile products to the appropriate areas. Maintains pre-determined levels of automatic replenishment/ward stock medications for patient care areas. Independently restocks without routine secondary review the patient care areas to established inventory levels.
Obtains the correct medications or items for restocking, affixes proper label including barcodes and delivers the medication to the appropriate patient care areas. Monitors inventory needs in patient care areas. Places stock in proper storage areas, rotates stock and removes/replaces outdated items. Documents the items dispensed in the automatic replenishment/ward stock computer package.
Assists with inventory management by ensuring that adequate stocks of medications and supplies for dispensing are maintained in the pharmacy. Maintains work areas in a clean and orderly condition. Compounds and/or reconstitutes simple oral or external medications (non-sterile). This includes calculating and converting proper weights and measures the drug or solution to be used. Receives new stock of controlled substances in accordance with VHA regulations.
Records all transactions in the VistA Controlled Substances Software package. Ensures the receipt is witnessed by an accountable officer or designee. Operates and performs preventive maintenance on pharmacy equipment. Provides technical assistance to biomedical and manufacturer service technicians when equipment requires repair or replacement. Coordinates the completion of all monthly ward inspections under the assignment by supervisor.
Removes/replaces outdated items and excessive quantities of medications and documents using appropriate forms in accordance with established policies and procedures. Answers questions from pharmacy and non-pharmacy personnel regarding drug distribution. Monitors refrigerator temperatures and documents temperatures as appropriate. Assists collecting data for quality improvement purposes. Participates in quality and performance improvement activities.
Inventories and replenish emergency carts. Performs all the duties of lower grade technicians as required. Assists in all other patient care areas as deemed necessary by the pharmacy supervisor to maintain the consistency of overall pharmacy services.
Work Schedule: Monday thru Friday, off tour, variable depending on departmental needs 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) Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience.
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 #: 0000
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/.
Christopher.Jackson14@va.gov · 913-682-2000 X62667
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $61076 – $79399/yr.
Applications close on 2026-11-04.
This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-10-30 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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