PHARMACY TECHNICIAN
Location: Mountain Home AFB, Idaho
Description: Department of the Air Force is presently looking of PHARMACY TECHNICIAN right now, this position will be presented in Idaho. For detail informations about this position opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. The mission of the United States Air Force is to
fly, fight
and
win
Â…in air, space and cyberspace.
To achieve that mission! , the Air Force has a vision of Global Vigilance, Reach and Power. That vision orbits around three core competencies: Developing Airmen, Technology-to-Warfighting and Integrating Operations. Core competencies and distinctive capabilities are based on a shared commitment to three core values --
integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do.
IF APPLICABLE
:
Military service member's "Statement of Service" will be accepted up to 120 days prior to separation date IF a terminal leave form or DD214 cannot be provided.
The "Statement of Service" must be signed by, or by direction of, the adjutant, personnel officer, or commander of your unit or higher headquarters and must indicate when your terminal leave will begin, your rank, dates of active duty service, the Type of Discharge and Character of Service (i.e. honorable).
WHO MAY APPLY:
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here
for more information.
Y! ou MUST have one or more identified eligibilities in order to ! be considered.
**Air Force is not responsible for erroneous eligibilities you list or fail to list**
Air Force Employee (Current, Permanent, Competitive Service, Career/Career-Conditional Employee)
This is a Part Time/Job Sharer position not to exceed 32 hours weekly or 64 hours per pay period.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
U.S. Citizenship Required
Travel and relocation expenses will not be paid
This is a designated drug testing position
DUTIES:
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The primary purpose of this position is t perform pharmacy technician duties and assist the pharmacist in the processing and dispensing of prescriptions for both regular
and
scheduled medications.
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Receives and reviews individual prescriptions to determine kind, strength, and dosage of drug to be dispensed.
Must
consider
pharmacy policy limitations and
instr! uctions
on the order
.
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Performs the full range of bulk compounding for the pharmacy. Follows standardized formulas a
nd procedures in
weighing, measuring, and mixing bulk quantities of routinely used pharmaceuticals, e.g., solutions, ointments, powders, etc.
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Works in
intravenous
additive solution area and performs sterile solution operations. Receives and reviews orders received for intravenous additive solutions and checks
with
pharmacist
if
incomplete orders or other discrepancies are noted.
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Maintains and controls pharmaceutical and associated su
pplies.
Periodically inventories stock of pharmaceuticals
and
other supplies; prepares requisitions
to
ensure established stock levels are properly maintained.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
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! SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
At least one (1) year of specialized! experience at the next lower grade (GS-04) or equivalent.
Specialized experience must include
experience gained in hospital pharmacies, retail pharmacies, or in pharmaceutical firms or laboratories. Experience must have provided a basic knowledge of, pharmaceutical nomenclature; characteristics, strengths, and dosage forms of pharmaceuticals; pharmaceutical systems of weights and measures; and the variety of procedures and techniques involved in the care, storage, repackaging, bulk compounding, and distribution of pharmaceuticals.
OR
To view qualifying educational requirements and/or combination of education and specialized experience click on the following link:
http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=GS-TECH
AND
Click on the following link to view occupational requirements for this position:
http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-ov! ersight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0600/pharmacy-technician-series-0661/
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
1. Knowledge of an extensive body of pharmaceuticals, pharmacy practices, pharmaceutical rules, procedures, regulations, and operations to perform a variety
of
complex
technical
functions.
2. Knowledge of standard procedures and techniques involved
in
repackaging drugs and supplies; bulk compounding; receipt, storage, care, and distribution of pharmaceuticals; and preparation of certain sterile solutions.
3.
Knowledge of pharmaceutical nomenclature; characteristics, strengths, and dosage forms of pharmaceuticals
;
pharmaceutical systems
of weights
and measures; and operation and care of pharmacy equipment.
4.
Skill
in
operation of a wide
variety
of
pharmacy equipment
to
measure, weigh, and mix ingredients.
5
.
Ability to perform
pharmaceutical
calculations relating to drug quantities
and
dosages.
6. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE
:
Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work.
You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY?
You
MUST
provide transcripts to support your educational claims. Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
FOREIGN EDUCATION:
Education completed in foreign coll! eges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional
U.S.
education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
:
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This
is a Testing Designated Position.
The
employee
is
subject to random drug testing.
·
The
employee may be required to work other
than
normal duly hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
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Position requires the ability to discern colors and contrast.
Your latest resume will be used to determine your qualifications.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
To determine if you are qualified for this position, your resume will be reviewed and compared to your responses to t! he assessment questionnaire.
Applicants, who disqualify themse! lves, will not be evaluated further.
BENEFITS:
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Benefits of Working for the Federal Government -
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here
for an overview of the benefits currently offered to Federal employees.
OTHER INFORMATION:
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
For additional information, click
here
.
Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants)
: Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants.
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here
for more information.
Incentives
: Recruitment and/or retention incentives may or may not be used.
Current Federal Civilian employees
may apply for temporary and term positions and if selected, a break in service of more than three (3) calendar days may be required ! prior to appointment to the position.
90-Day Register:
This announcement may result in a 90-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 90 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.
DIRECT DEPOSIT
: All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.
HOW TO APPLY:
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To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your Résumé
2. A complete Occupational Questionnaire
3. Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section below)
The complete Application Package
must
be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Tuesday, April 16, 2013
To begin the process, click the
Apply Online
button to create an account or log in to your! existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the occupatio! nal questionnaire. Please ensure you click the
Submit My Answers
button at the end of the process.
To fax supporting documents you are unable to upload, click
here
for the required cover page.
This Vacancy ID is 873504. Fax your documents to
1-478-757-3144
.
If you cannot apply online:
1. Click the following link to view and print the questionnaire
View Occupational Questionnaire
2. OPM Form 1203-FX must be provided to show your responses to the occupational questionnaire.
The numbering sequence on the OPM Form 1203-FX will not match the Occupational Questionnaire.
Section 25 of the Occupational Questionnaire restarts with number one, so when entering your responses please continue regardless of number sequence.
This issue has been identified and will be resolved as soon as possible. Applicants are responsible for ensuring their responses ! are transferred accurately.
Click
here
for the OPM Form 1203-FX., and
3. Fax all required documents to
1-478-757-3144
. Your OPM Form 1203-FX will be the cover page for your fax transmission.
PLEASE NOTE:
It is the applicantÂ's responsibility to verify that information entered, uploaded, or faxed (i.e., resume) is received, accurate and submitted by the closing date.
You may verify your documents have been processed with your application package successfully by clicking
here
.
Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
Faxed documents take 2-3 business days to process.
Human Resources
WILL NOT
modify or change any answers submitted by an applicant.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
The following documents are required and must be provided by the closing date of the announcement.
·
! Online Application
(Questionnaire)
·
Resume!
If selected, you will be required to submit the following documents to substantiate your eligibility and/or qualifications. A list of required documents for all eligibilities may be located
here
:
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Eligibility Documentation,
SF50, DD214, Proof of Disability, Certification of Job Readiness, etc.
·
Transcripts,
if qualifying based on education or positive education series
If you are faxing any d! ocuments, click
here
for the official cover sheet to print.
The fax number is 478-757-3144
Ensure all submitted documents contain your full name, address, phone number and last four digits of your social security number.
AGENCY CONTACT INFO:
AFPC RSC
Phone: (800)525-0102
TDD: (800)382-0893
Email: CALL_ONLY_DO_NOT_EMAIL_@1800.525.0102.ORG
Agency Information:
Air Force Personnel Center
550 C Street W Ste 57
Randolph AFB,
TX
78150-4759
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If you were eligible to this position, please send us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Department of the Air Force.
Interested on this position, just click on the Apply button, you will be redirected to the official website
This position will be opened on: Wed, 10 Apr 2013 09:08:31 GMT
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