Clinical Pharmacy Technician

Clinical Activities All duties of the Clinical Pharmacy Technician will be performed under the direct supervision of the assigned Clinical Pharmacy Specialist. All clinical decision-making will be in accordance with the clinic protocol and will first be reviewed by the Clinical Pharmacy Specialist.

The Clinical Pharmacy Technician's responsibilities include: Reviews supply prior authorizations for pharmacy service. Collects all pertinent information reviewing chart. Will contact providers and/or patients to obtain proper information for review of prior authorization.

Routinely obtains and reviews laboratory or medical information as assigned by the Clinical Pharmacy Specialist and reports all values beyond normal limits to the Clinical Pharmacy Specialist for review. Make clinical assessments, document all clinical activities, update problem list and update medication allergy information in the medical record.

Interview patients to ascertain significant medical & medication history/reconciliation. Evaluate medication regimens for appropriateness, drug interactions, therapeutic duplications, noncompliance, and adverse drug events. Enter other appropriate diagnostic test/procedures for Clinical Pharmacy Specialist.

Make recommendations to medical staff and refer patient to appropriate services as needed for patient care. Participates in team and committee meetings as assigned. Computer Data Entry/Management The Clinical Pharmacy Technician will be responsible for accurate and timely computer data entry.

These duties may include: Enters accurate progress notes into the patient's medical record using computer templates and information obtained directly from the patient. Prioritizes operational and assigned clinical functions to provide the highest level of patient care.

Reports all potential patient or pharmacy distributions problems and assists the Clinical Pharmacy Specialist in reporting adverse drug reactions, medication errors, and near misses. Vaccinations Administers, prepares, documents, dispense and deliver vaccinations.

Transports vaccinations and other supplies in a government vehicle Lift boxes, supplies, etc. Assists with vaccine inventory management and ordering of necessary supplies for vaccinations. Assist staff with scheduling appointments. Provides reminder phone calls to patients.

Restock pharmacy and clinic areas with necessary supplies for vaccine preparation and administration. Trains pharmacy staff on vaccine preparation. Instruct nursing staff on inventory management, aseptic technique, and vaccine preparation.

Hospital Discharges Prepare discharge medications after prescription/order(s) are reviewed by a pharmacist for therapeutic propriety, reviews orders for technical accuracy and converts the order, if necessary, so that the item dispensed corresponds to the drug and dose ordered.

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 and/or delivers medication in ambulatory care or discharge situations. Assists decentralized pharmacists and other members of the interdisciplinary health care team in ensuring safe and effective care transitions and patient satisfaction throughout the discharge process.

Work Schedule: Usually Monday-Friday, the schedule is rotating evenings and weekends at the needs of the Service. Functional Statement #: 71171F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorize

BASIC REQUIREMENTS Citizenship. Be a citizen of the United States. Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens. English Language Proficiency. Pharmacy Technician candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English to be appointed. GRADE DETERMINATIONS Pharmacy Technician, GS-08 Experience.

One year of experience equivalent to the next lower (GS-07) level. Certification-Documentation Supplied. For positions above the full performance level, the employee must pass a national certification exam and hold an active national certification through either: PTCB as a CPhT. OR NHA as a ExCPT. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs).

In addition to the education or experience above, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs: Comprehensive knowledge of concepts, principles, methodology and policies in a specialized area or section of pharmacy (such as sterile compounding, controlled substances, automation, clinical pharmacy, contact center, etc.) Note: See Specialized Area.in the Definitions Section.

Skill in training and orienting new and existing pharmacy facility employees and students on proper policies and procedures. Ability to evaluate, analyze and coordinate workflow and work activities within a specialized area or section of the pharmacy.

Physical Requirements: Physical aspects associated with work required of this assignment are typical for the occupation, see Duties section for essential job duties of the position. May require standing, lifting, carrying, sitting, stooping, bending, pulling, and pushing.

May be required to wear personal protective equipment and undergo annual TB screening or testing as conditions of employment. Work Environment: Work is performed in an office/clinic setting with minimal risks that requires normal safety precautions; the area is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated.

However, the work environment requires someone with the ability to handle several tasks at once in sometimes stressful situations. Work includes the safe handling and manipulation of hazardous medications. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.