The Long Beach VA Health Care System is recruiting for (1) Pharmacy Technician (Inpatient Operations). The incumbent is a specialized technician serving as the subject matter expert and critical resource in the day-to-day inpatient pharmacy operations. The incumbent performs the full range of operations coordination in the inpatient pharmacy, requiring detailed regulatory oversight and record keeping. VA Careers - Pharmacy: https://youtube.com/embed/Fn_ickNBEws Duties may include but are not limited to: Serves as a key resource advising others regarding inpatient pharmacy operations and procedures. Evaluates, analyzes, and coordinates workflow and work activities within the inpatient pharmacy to assure alignment of team priorities with the overarching mission and strategic objectives of the Pharmacy Service, guiding daily operations and long-term planning to contribute effectively to organizational goals. Coordinates the overall workflow of the inpatient central pharmacy, including tasks and obligations specific to each inpatient and specialty area. The objective is to ensure the timely delivery of services. Prioritizes operations and coordinates with other inpatient pharmacy technicians to provide the highest quality of patient care. Acts as the primary liaison between patients, clinical staff, and various units to enhance access to inpatient pharmacy services. Able to resolve pharmacy/medication issues with other members of the healthcare team, Veterans. Addresses basic inquiries from healthcare providers regarding medication order delivery and the availability of drugs and dosage forms stocked at the facility. Compounds sterile preparations including hazardous medications when assigned as a backup for other pharmacy technicians. Applies knowledge of preparation, storage, and distribution of medication, including those requiring special handling when delivering medications and pharmacy supply items, including hazardous medications and controlled substances, as a backup for other pharmacy technicians. Actively participates in the Daily Management System (DMS). Reports on performance improvement activities' progress, monitor metrics and participates in departmental meetings. Work Schedule: Variable shifts. Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: PD000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

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