Clinical Pharmacy Technician

Clinical Pharmacy Technician

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

Location(s): Chesapeake County, Virginia

Salary Range: $64106 - $83343 Per Year

Job Summary: This position is located within the VA Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network (VISN 6), Hampton VA Medical Center, Pharmacy Service. The clinical pharmacy technician will be assigned to the North Battlefield VA Clinic and provide support for CPP teams located at the facility and associated Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs) as well as back up for the Hampton location and anticoagulation program.

Major Duties:

• The Clinical Pharmacy Technician functions in the Pharmacy Service Clinical Section specifically related to administration duties. The clinical pharmacy technician is a certified pharmacy technician with advanced skills who will provide administrative, clerical, and clinical support to the administration office staff and Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner (CPP). Responsibilities will also include full range of technical support functions related to pharmacy clinics. The technician must be able to communicate orally and in writing in an accurate and concise manner which supports the needs of the service. The clinical pharmacy technician practices at a higher level and is expected to carry out assigned tasks of considerable difficulty independently Major Duties include but are not limited to: Perform routine review of laboratory reports for selected patient groups and identify patients with lab values beyond normal limits or within certain parameters as specified by the CPP. Access data via the electronic health record (EHR) on all new patients who are new to the Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) and input data into excel sheets to complete medication history. Perform routine review of scheduling/appointment reports and medical records to ensure appropriate consult management and patient follow-up. Perform routine review of medication profiles for prescription duplication, therapeutic duplication, prescription noncompliance, and allergies/adverse drug reactions. Coordinate administrative/clerical support for pharmacy clinics with Medical Support Assistants (MSAs) and other departments as assigned. Participate in quality assurance, internal audits, and performance improvement processes and programs as assigned in a timely manner. Assist in data collection for drug utilization reviews as assigned in a timely manner Complete other pharmacy-related duties as needed to help fulfill our mission and abide by our organization's values. Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Work Schedule: Monday - Friday Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized. Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized. Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases 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) 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: Ad-Hoc Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized.

Qualifications: Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. English Language Proficiency: You must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7403(f). Education or Experience: None required. For all grade levels and positions that accept both education and experience to qualify, equivalent combinations of qualifying education and experience that total at least 100% are qualifying. The combined percentage is determined by adding total qualifying experience as a percentage of the experience required for the grade level to the education as a percentage of the education required for the grade level. Certification (GS-07 and above): For positions above the full performance level, the employee must pass a national certification exam and hold an active national certification through either: Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB), Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT). National Healthcareer Association (NHA), Certified Pharmacy Technician (ExCPT). May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria). Grade Determinations: In addition to meeting the basic requirements, to qualify for the GS-08 you must possess at least 1 year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-07). Certification: For positions above the full performance level, the employee must pass a national certification exam and hold an active national certification through either: Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB), Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT). National Healthcareer Association (NHA), Certified Pharmacy Technician (ExCPT). Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs): In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate the following technical 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.) 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. Preferred Experience: VA experience required, overall pharmacy experience required, clinical pharmacy experience strongly preferred. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-08. Physical Requirements: The physical demands of the work are generally minor. The work is primarily sedentary in nature and usually occurs within climate-controlled clinical and administrative settings. Manual dexterity may be required to operate computers. Occasionally, there may be a need to lift or carry light items (15 pounds or less) to transfer boxed materials, arrange equipment and rooms, and conduct physical inspections of the facilities.

How to Apply: All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 11/10/2025 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12825750. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package. NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.

Application Deadline: 2025-11-10