Pharmacy Technician (Tech Check Tech)

What you would do

• Prepare sterile solutions using aseptic techniques and infection-control procedures.
• Keep records of sterile product preparation, labeling, storage, and expiration dates.
• Reconcile controlled-substance inventories by comparing physical counts with records.
• Conduct controlled-substance audits under laws, regulations, and organizational policies.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies, take corrective action, and report unresolved issues.

Do you qualify for GS-6?

With experience: One year of specialized experience that includes dosage or quantity calculations, storing sterile solutions using aseptic techniques, and auditing medications. The announcement says this experience is typical of GS-5 level work, the grade below this job. Paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work, counts, but your resume must clearly describe it.

With education: A half year (9 semester hours) of graduate-level education in a field directly related to the job, such as Pharmacy or Pharmaceuticals. You can also combine education and experience. Add your experience in months divided by 12 and your graduate semester hours divided by 9; the total must be at least 100%. Education must come from a school accredited by a U.S. Department of Education-recognized accrediting body, or foreign education must be evaluated as equivalent.

Licenses and certifications you need:

• Current and unrestricted Pharmacy Technician certification from a state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or a U.S. territory

How to apply well

What to send:

• Resume of two pages or less showing employer, job title, start and end dates (month and year), hours per week, and duties
• Copy of your current Pharmacy Technician license or certification (required or you will be rated ineligible)
• Transcripts if you qualify through education (required or you will be rated ineligible)
• Most recent performance appraisal, if applicable
• Cover letter (optional)

How you will be rated: After the announcement closes, your resume, supporting documents, and online questionnaire answers are reviewed to see if you meet the qualification requirements. Incomplete packages or missing required documents can make you ineligible, and an inflated resume may remove you from consideration.

Tips for this job:

• Your resume must be two pages or less, list hours per week for each job, and show start and end dates by month and year.
• Upload a copy of your current Pharmacy Technician license or certification, or you will be rated ineligible.
• If you qualify through education, include transcripts from accredited schools with your application.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time, permanent. Shift work covers evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations. Employees must report to work during severe weather or emergencies.

Incentives and relocation: Recruitment or relocation incentives, an advanced in-hire incentive, and an advanced leave incentive may be authorized for highly qualified candidates. Relocation expenses are not reimbursed, and Permanent Change of Station costs are not authorized.

Conditions of employment:

• Possible suitability or fitness determination after a background investigation
• Must be able to get and keep Secret security clearance eligibility
• One-year probationary period
• Shift work on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations
• Drug-Free Workplace program: pre-employment drug screen and random testing
• Mission Essential: must report or remain at work during severe weather or emergencies
• Pre-employment physical and annual exam; may be asked to lift up to 40 pounds
• Immunization screening required for medical facility employees
• Mandatory annual seasonal influenza vaccination unless medically exempted
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete Selective Service registration statement
• Direct deposit of pay is required
• Selection may be restricted by the Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees

Job details

Salary

$51,871 – $67,432 per year

Pay scale and grade

GS-6 · General Schedule

Location

Naval Medical Center, San Diego, California

Appointment

Permanent

Work schedule

Full-time

Service

Competitive

Openings

1

Security clearance

Secret

Travel

Not required

Drug test

Not required

Supervisory

No

Occupation

Pharmacy Technician (0661)

Announcement

HSJG-27-13103159-DHA