Pharmacy Technician (Sterile Compounding)

Summary

The National Institutes of Health Clinical Center Pharmacy is seeking exceptionally talented, knowledgeable, and motivated Pharmacy Technicians. This announcement is being advertised to fill pharmacy technician vacancies within the Clinical Center Pharmacy Department's Sterile Compounding-IVAU Section. If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity, consider joining our team!

This job is open to

• Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)
  
  Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
• Family of overseas employees
  
  Family members of a federal employee or uniformed service member who is or was, working overseas.
• Federal employees - Competitive service
  
  Current or former competitive service federal employees.
• Individuals with disabilities
• Land & base management
  
  Certain current or former term or temporary federal employees of a land or base management agency.
• Military spouses
• Peace Corps & AmeriCorps Vista
• Special authorities
  
  Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed above, but defined in the federal hiring regulations.
• The public
  
  U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
• Veterans

Clarification from the agency

Please see vacancy announcement for additional information regarding Hiring Paths

Duties

We are soon accepting applications through vacancy announcement #'s NIH-CC-DE-24-12574922 for the Public (U.S. Citizens) and NIH-CC-MP-24-12574915 for Status Candidates. Our Department will accept applications on Thursday, October 24, 2024 to Monday, October 28, 2024 at the links below:

Please click the following link to review and apply for NIH-CC-DE-24-12574922: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/813802000

Please click the following link to review and apply for NIH-CC-MP-24-12574915: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/813803600

We are not accepting applications through this announcement, NIH-CC-FA-24-12574901.

As a Pharmacy Technician GS-0661-07, your duties will include but are not limited to the following:

• Accurately filling medication orders by selecting the right dosage form, strength, and quantity.
• Accurately repackaging medications following departmental procedures.
• Assuring patient medications have been checked and released by a pharmacist prior to dispensing or delivery.
• Preparing sterile, hazardous and non-hazardous products according to established procedures and current pharmacy standards (i.e., USP , ).
• Following gowning, garbing, and hand-hygiene procedures.
• Using aseptic techniques to compound sterile products.
• Selecting the correct dosage form, strength, and quantity as ordered,
• Accurately restocking and maintaining medication periodic automatic replenishment (PAR) levels.
• Transporting and maintaining the chain of custody of all medications delivered from the pharmacy.
• Prioritizing deliveries based on STAT, NOW and ROUTINE designations.
• Accurately following departmental procedures for removing and returning medications to and from inventory.
• Receiving and verifying drug storage based on product requirements to include hazardous and non-hazardous, refrigerated/frozen and protection from light/heat.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

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Qualifications

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Education

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Additional information

• We are not collecting applications through this posting
• A one-year probationary period may be required upon selection/placement.
• PHS Commissioned Officers interested in performing the duties of this position within the Commissioned Corps should apply online to announcement #'s We are soon accepting applications through vacancy announcement #'s NIH-CC-DE-24-12574922 for the Public (U.S. Citizens) and NIH-CC-MP-24-12574915 for Status Candidates to receive consideration
• We may make additional selections for similar positions within the commuting area(s) of the locations listed through this vacancy announcement. By applying, you agree to have your application shared with any interested selecting official(s). Clearance of CTAP/ICTAP will be applied for similar positions.
• The National Institutes of Health participates in the USCIS Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). E-Verify helps employers determine employment eligibility of new hires and the validity of their Social Security numbers.
• The NIH maintains a tobacco free work environment and campus.
• Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Visit our Applicant FAQs page for helpful information on the application process.
• Visit our Total Compensation page and this sample for a detailed look into the benefits, awards, leave, retirement, and other incentives employees may receive as part of a rewarding work environment.
• If selected, you may be eligible to receive a salary above the minimum based on superior qualifications and/or a special need of the Government for your services. This applies to employees paid under the General Schedule (GS) and Federal Wage System (FWS) pay systems and is at the discretion of the hiring manager. A salary above the minimum must be approved before the appointment.

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

See vacancy announcement during the open period for how you will be evaluated.

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• Required Documents
  
  As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
  
  See vacancy announcement during the open period for required documentation.
  
  
  If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
  
  Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
  schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
  
  Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
• How to Apply
  
  Thank you for your interest in this position. We are accepting applications through vacancy announcement #'s NIH-CC-DE-24-12574922 for the Public (U.S. Citizens) and NIH-CC-MP-24-12574915 for Status Candidates.
  
  To apply to this position, please log into your USAJOBS account and go to https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/813803600 for the Status announcement OR go to https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/813802000 for the Public (U.S. Citizens) announcement between Thursday, October 24, 2024 to Monday, October 28, 2024, to submit your application. Please read and follow all instructions in the announcement text, complete the online application, and submit the required documentation specified in the "Required Documents" section no later than the closing date.
  
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  Agency contact information
  
  NIH HR Service Desk Branch E
  
  Email
  
  ohrcsdbranchesrvdsk@od.nih.gov
  
  Address
  
  National Institutes of Health
  
  6701 Rockledge Drive
  
  Bethesda, MD 20892
  
  US
  
  Next steps
  
  If interested, we encourage you to apply during the opening period Thursday, October 24, 2024 to Monday, October 28, 2024.
• Fair and Transparent
  
  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
  
  
  • Criminal history inquiries
  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Financial suitability
  • New employee probationary period
  • Privacy Act
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Selective Service
  • Signature and false statements
  • Social security number request

Required Documents

See vacancy announcement during the open period for required documentation.


If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

Thank you for your interest in this position. We are accepting applications through vacancy announcement #'s NIH-CC-DE-24-12574922 for the Public (U.S. Citizens) and NIH-CC-MP-24-12574915 for Status Candidates.

To apply to this position, please log into your USAJOBS account and go to https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/813803600 for the Status announcement OR go to https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/813802000 for the Public (U.S. Citizens) announcement between Thursday, October 24, 2024 to Monday, October 28, 2024, to submit your application. Please read and follow all instructions in the announcement text, complete the online application, and submit the required documentation specified in the "Required Documents" section no later than the closing date.

NIH's EEO and Diversity and Inclusion Policy Statement

Visit the NIH's Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion site for information on NIH's EEO program, Reasonable accommodation procedures, laws, policy statements, and the operation of the EEO complaint process.

Agency contact information

NIH HR Service Desk Branch E

Email

ohrcsdbranchesrvdsk@od.nih.gov

Address

National Institutes of Health

6701 Rockledge Drive

Bethesda, MD 20892

US

Next steps

If interested, we encourage you to apply during the opening period Thursday, October 24, 2024 to Monday, October 28, 2024.

Fair & Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

• Criminal history inquiries
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
• Financial suitability
• New employee probationary period
• Privacy Act
• Reasonable accommodation policy
• Selective Service
• Signature and false statements
• Social security number request