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Summary This position would be located in the pharmacy department of an Indian Health Service hospital or ambulatory care center but in either case a substantial portion of the work would be in ambulatory care. This position involves technical support work in a pharmacy under the supervision of a registered pharmacist. The work requires a specialized knowledge, experience and skills of the technical work of a pharmacy and a through knowledge of the routine and procedures of the pharmacy department. Responsibilities NOTE: This position is being announced concurrently with announcement IHS-24-CH-12451146-ESEP/MP for candidates at the GS-05 & GS-06 grade level. Please review vacancy announcement number IHS-24-CH-12451146-ESEP/MP for eligibility requirements. Applicants must apply separately for each announcement in order to be considered for the higher grade level. Performs basic technical processes entailed in dispensing prescriptions which include a basic review of the chart to determine appropriate patient and number of medications. Verifies identity of patient, review all medications with patient using the IHS consultation method to include proper dose, directions for use, potential adverse reactions, side effects, expected outcomes. Receives and fills ward and clinic supply orders using math skills to compute proper amounts, ascertain replenishment needs, and maintain pharmacy inventory, Perform the technical functions required for bulk compounding. Prepares sterile solutions in the pharmacy , Interprets the doctors orders, obtains necessary ingredients, measures and mixes ingredients to prepare intravenous additives. THIS POSITION IS BEING RE-ADVERTISED TO SOLICIT ADDITIONAL APPLICATIONS. APPLICANTS WHO APPLIED PREVIOUSLY NEED NOT REAPPLY UNLESS SUBMITTING UPDATED AND/OR MISSING INFORMATION. Requirements Conditions of Employment Must pass pre-employment examination. Selectee may be subject to a probationary/trial period ESEP appointees typically serve a two year trial period U.S. Citizenship is required Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 This is a designated position covered by Public Law 101-630, requiring contact or control over Indian children. Due to this requirement, the agency must ensure that persons hired for these positions have not been found guilty of or pleaded nolo contendere or guilty to certain crimes. Confidential Financial Disclosure Form required. Measles and Rubella immunization required for selectees born after 1957 and seasonal influenza immunization is required for all staff working in Indian Health Service health care facilities. COVID-19 vaccination is required for all selectees prior to entrance on duty. Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/. You will need to set up direct deposit so we can pay you. Background Investigation: If you are selected for this vacancy, you must undergo a pre-employment fingerprint check and background investigation. Fingerprint results and background investigation documentation must be cleared prior to hire. After you begin your employment, your continued employment is contingent upon the outcome of a complete background investigation as determined by the sensitivity level of your position. The investigation must find that you are suitable for Federal employment in your position. If you are found not suitable, you will be terminated after you begin work. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or subject to possible criminal charges. You may be subject to a credit check as a part of the background investigation process. Qualifications To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. BASIC REQUIREMENT(S): GS-03: Candidates must have at least 6-moths of general experience that demonstrates your ability to perform the duties of this position OR have experience as a trainee performing: medication dispensing, maintaining pharmacy inventory, bulk compounding, and preparing packages of drug supplies for shipment to patients. GS-04: Candidates must have at least 6 months of general AND 6 months of specialized experience. Specialize experience includes ordering, receiving/stocking, and dispensing medication and other pharmaceutical products to inpatient and outpatient departments by verifying identity of patients, reviewing medication with patients and identifying and risk factors; possesses general knowledge of medication (name brand to generic) to compounding calculations. SUBSTITUTING EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE: GS-03: Completed 1 year of study that included a course in biology, chemistry, or physics. GS-04: Successfully completed 2-years of study in Pharmacy or Pharmacy Technology that included at least 12 semester hours in courses in the care, storage, distribution and preparation of pharmaceuticals, and appropriate laboratory work. GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Any type of work that demonstrates the applicant's ability to perform the work of the position, or experience that provided a familiarity with the subject matter or processes of the broad subject areas of the position. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Qualifying specialized experience may have been gained in hospital pharmacies, retail pharmacies, or in pharmaceutical firms or laboratories. Experience must have provided a basic knowledge of: Pharmaceutical nomenclature Characteristics, strengths and dosage forms of pharmaceuticals. Pharmaceutical systems of weights and measures; and the Variety of procedures and techniques involved in the care, storage, repackaging, bulk compounding, and distribution of pharmaceuticals. Time In Grade Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade Requirements: Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year of service at the next lower grade level. Time-In-Grade provisions do not apply under the Excepted Service Examining Plan (ESEP). You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement. Education There are no education requirements. Additional Information Per IHS policy (SGM 21-04) IHS selectees to positions located in Federally operated hospitals, health centers, and clinics must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before entry on duty or have IHS approve a medical or religious exemption. If an exemption is approved then wearing a face mask and regular testing for COVID-19 will be required. Your Human Resources Specialist will provide a list of documents acceptable as vaccination proof and instructions on how to submit your vaccination documentation or how to request a medical or religious exemption, if needed. Additional selection(s) of candidates may be possible within 240 days from the date the certificate of eligibles was issued for this announcement. Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. IHS may offer newly-appointed Federal employees credit for their directly related previous non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. This position is covered by a Bargaining Unit. No government housing is available. The selectee may be working on weekends or holidays and on shift schedules. No recruitment, relocation, or retention incentives authorized. Additional Position Information: The GS-4 Pharmacy Technician does have contact with personnel outside the pharmacy department mainly for the purpose of obtaining information about needs for medications or other services to be performed by the pharmacist. The work requires regular and recurring physical exertion, involving standing for long periods of time, lifting/carrying of pharmaceutical supplies weighing over 40 pounds and bending and stooping. Work is performed in the pharmacy and sometimes in the patient care areas where there is potential for exposure to communicable diseases. Such areas are adequately ventilated and normal safety precautions are required. Employees may be required to perform work on weekends, holidays or on-call as required by the Service Unit. Incumbent may have occasional or incidental use of a government owned or leased vehicle and must maintain a valid state drivers license. This position has promotion potential to the GS-06 grade level. Promotion to the next grade level is at management's discretion and is based on your demonstrated ability to perform the higher level duties, the continuing need for the higher level duties, and "Regulatory/Administrative" approval. Promotion to the next higher grade level is not guaranteed and no promise of promotion is implied.