Job Title: PHARMACY TECHNICIAN
Department: Department Of The Army
Agency: Army Medical Command
Job Announcement Number: SCEG11982665D
JOB SUMMARY:
| Challenge Yourself - Be an Army Civilian - Go Army! Civilian employees serve a vital role in supporting the Army mission. They provide the skills that are not readily available in the military, but crucial to support military operations. The Army integrates the talents and skills of its military and civilian members to form a Total Army. Organization(s): US ARMY MEDICAL COMMAND, LYSTER ARMY HEALTH CLINIC, DEPUTY COMMANDER FOR NURSING, PHARMACY SERVICES, FT. RUCKER, AL About the Position: This position is located at Ft. Rucker, Alabama, home of the United States Army Aviation " Center of Excellence." Fort Rucker is located in the "Wiregrass" area in Southeast Alabama, surrounded by Enterprise, Ozark and Daleville. The geography and climate are ideal for year round military training. Recreation activities are abundant in the immediate and surrounding areas for family and fun. Who May Apply: Click here for more information. | |
KEY REQUIREMENTS:
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Duties
Additional Duty Location Info:
1 vacancy - AL - Ft. Rucker
Receives and reviews prescriptions for the full range of Pharmaceuticals handled by the pharmacy. Determines type of substance (i.e. drug or pharmaceutical), form, strength, dosage, and quantity to be dispensed in accordance with accepted practice and pharmacy SOP. Obtains the pharmaceutical, prepares package labels, and sets up for pharmacist review. Advises pharmacist of any significant issues or problems connected with the specific medication. Coordinates with prescriber or other hospital staff on any pertinent issues or questions concerning the medication or patient. Insures strict adherence to correct operation and maintenance of equipment. Establishes and maintains files for a variety of manual and automated records concerning pharmacy operations. Assists in inventory to include controlled substances.
Qualifications and Evaluations
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
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General Schedule
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-04 level in Federal Service. To be highly qualified applicants must possess the following knowledge, skill and ability: 1) Knowledge of different types of substance (i.e. drug or pharmaceutical), form, strength, dosage, and quantity to be dispensed in accordance with accepted practice and pharmacy SOP. 2) Knowledge of packages. Ability to label products and insure that they are properly handled, stored, and accounted for. 3) Skilled in establishing and maintaining files for a variety of manual and automated records concerning pharmacy operations. These include prescription and patient records, stock and inventory records, as well as miscellaneous administrative files.
The experience described in your resume will be evaluated and screened for the Office of Personnel Management's basic qualifications requirements, and the skills needed to perform the duties of this position as described in this vacancy announcement.
Education can be substituted for experience. Review the qualification requirements for specific information.
Must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade (or equivalent).
Only degrees from an accredited college or university recognized by the Department of Education are acceptable to meet positive education requirements or to substitute education for experience. For additional information, please go to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and U.S. Department of Education websites at - http://www.opm.gov/qualifications and http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html
GS-05: One year of experience directly related to this occupation equivalent to the next lower grade level, or a 4 year course of study above the high school level leading to a bachelor's degree with courses related to this occupation, or a combination of experience and education.
Must be able to stand for long periods of time; or recurring activities such as bending, crouching, stooping, stretching and reaching.
Other Requirements:
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Personnel security investigation required.
Must comply with Drug Abuse Testing Program requirements.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
Direct Deposit of Pay is Required.
One year trial/probationary period may be required.
General Schedule
Other Requirements:
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HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Resumes will be evaluated for basic qualifications requirements and for the skills needed to perform the duties of the position, as described in this vacancy announcement and identified by the Selecting Official for the position.
Benefits and Other Info
BENEFITS:
The Department of Defense offers excellent benefits programs some of which may include:
Comprehensive health and life insurance
Competitive salaries
Generous retirement programs
Paid holidays, sick leave, and vacation time
Flexible work environment and alternate work schedules
Paid employment related training and education
Possible student loan repayment
Payment of licenses, certification, and academic degrees as applicable
Bonuses, incentives, and awards as appropriate for the job.
OTHER INFORMATION:
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To successfully claim veteran's preference, your resume/supplemental data must clearly show your entitlement. Please review the information listed under the Other Requirements link on this announcement or review our on-line Job Application Kit.
The Department of Defense (DoD) policy on employment of annuitants will be used in determining eligibility of annuitants. The DoD policy is available onhttp://www.cpms.osd.mil/ASSETS/E8AB932EA1E44617BAC7222922E42A62/DoDI140025-V300.pdf
Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
In accordance with section 9902(h) of title 5, United States Code, annuitants reemployed in the Department of Defense shall receive full annuity and salary upon appointment. They shall not be eligible for retirement contributions, participation in the Thrift Savings Plan, or a supplemental or redetermined annuity for the reemployment period. Discontinued service retirement annuitants (i.e., retired under section 8336(d)(1) or 8414(b)(1)(A) of title 5, United States Code) appointed to the Department of Defense may elect to be subject to retirement provisions of the new appointment as appropriate. (See DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 300, at http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives.)
Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
Defense National Relocation Program will not be authorized.
Other Advantages: BENEFITS: The Department of Army offers excellent benefits programs some of which may include:*Comprehensive health and life insurance*Competitive salaries*Generous retirement programs*Paid holidays, sick leave, and vacation time*Flexible work environment and alternate work schedules*Paid employment related training and education*Possible student loan repayment*Payment of licenses, certification, and academic degrees as applicable*Bonuses, incentives, and awards as appropriate for the job.
Other Advantages: BENEFITS: The Department of Army offers excellent benefits programs some of which may include:*Comprehensive health and life insurance*Competitive salaries*Generous retirement programs*Paid holidays, sick leave, and vacation time*Flexible work environment and alternate work schedules*Paid employment related training and education*Possible student loan repayment*Payment of licenses, certification, and academic degrees as applicable*Bonuses, incentives, and awards as appropriate for the job.
How To Apply
HOW TO APPLY:
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Resumes must be received by the closing date of this announcement.
Self-nomination must be submitted by the closing date. Applicants wishing to withdraw from consideration may contact the Central Resume Processing Center at (410) 306- 0137 or applicanthelp@conus.army.mil.
Resume must be on file in our centralized database.
Announcements close at 12:00am (midnight) Eastern Time.
You must have an ACTIVE resume with the Army Centralized Resumix database before you submit your Self-nomination. If you do not have an ACTIVE resume on file, please click here to use the Army Resume Builder to create or update your resume.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
AGENCY CONTACT INFO:
Central Resume Processing Center
Phone: 410-306-0137
Email: applicanthelp@conus.army.milAgency Information:
Central Resume Processing Center
314 Johnson Street
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005-5283
WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:
Once this announcement closes, candidates will be evaluated using an automated system, (Resumix) which compares your skills and experience as described in your resume with the requirements of the position. If you are found to be a highly qualified candidate, you will be referred to the selecting official for further consideration. (In some cases, individuals with priority for special consideration must be considered and selected before other candidates.) Whether or not you are contacted for an interview depends upon the location of the position and the judgment of the selecting official. You can view the status of announcements that you applied for through our automated response system, ANSWER, accessed through our Civilian Personnel On-Line web page.
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