Veterans Health Administration

Summary Pharmacy technicians at this level perform duties such as dispensing prescriptions using automated systems, identifying, and reporting failure of automation, prepacking medications, mailing prescriptions, delivery of medications to floors/ patients, filling medications for the pharmacist to review, checking for expired medications, answering phones with appropriate disposition, preparing sterile products (when applicable) and assisting with basic inventory management. Duties Help The duties of the Pharmacy Technician include, but are not limited to the following: Properly handles medications by ensuring high alert, hazardous, refrigerated, and controlled substance medications are handled/stored appropriately and legally. Maintains, verifies, stocks, and replaces outdates in assigned areas. Monitors refrigerator temperature daily in assigned areas. Assists with inventory management, maintaining stock levels and ordering of medications. Prepares medications...

Summary Pharmacy technicians at this level serve as an ordering officer delegated by the national acquisition center contracting officer for the purpose of ordering against the national pharmacy prime vendor (PPV) contract and national blanket purchase agreements (BPA) for pharmacy at the Sheridan VAHCS. They are responsible for ordering medications and supplies from required sources and meeting contract compliance while maintaining multiple complex accounts with the PPV. Duties Help Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Other duties may be applied: List the major duties and responsibilities of the position: Required to have 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.) Note: See Specialized Area.in the Definitions Section. Trains and orients new and existing pharmacy facility employees and students on proper...

Summary Pharmacy technicians at this level serve as an ordering officer delegated by the national acquisition center contracting officer for the purpose of ordering against the national pharmacy prime vendor (PPV) contract and national blanket purchase agreements (BPA) for pharmacy at the Sheridan VAHCS. They are responsible for ordering medications and supplies from required sources and meeting contract compliance while maintaining multiple complex accounts with the PPV. Duties Help Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Other duties may be applied: List the major duties and responsibilities of the position: Required to have 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.) Note: See Specialized Area.in the Definitions Section. Trains and orients new and existing pharmacy facility employees and students on proper...

Summary This position is located within the Veterans Affairs Central Virginia Health Care System Pharmacy. The Pharmacy Inpatient Technician Supervisor is responsible for the supervision of all inpatient pharmacy technicians and those staff members who fall under the inpatient pharmacy organizational chart, and volunteers. The incumbent operates with independence of judgment and action. Incumbent evaluates, coordinates, and provides supervisory oversight for all technical aspects of pharmacy. Duties Help DUTIES: Utilizes and displays tenants of High Reliability Leadership to encourage collaboration amongst pharmacy technicians throughout the service line, utilizing huddles to encourage process improvement and lean management concepts to maximize resource utilization within the organization. Develop the work schedule, plan and grant leave and rotate duties of the pharmacy technician staff. Assures that personnel are scheduled in such a way as to provide consistency of...

Summary This position is for a certified pharmacy technician above the full performance level GS-7 at the Tomah VA Healthcare System. Pharmacy technicians at this grade level are nationally certified by PTCB or ExCPT and can work autonomously, using independent judgement to perform a full range of duties. Pharmacy technicians above the full performance level can mentor and train lower grade technicians in the practice setting. Duties Help VA Careers - Pharmacy : https://youtube.com/embed/Fn_ickNBEws Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional General duties: Accurately interpret, fills, and prepares prescriptions with appropriate medications and or medical supplies for pharmacist verification. Assures drugs and supplies are appropriately stored and secured according to USP and VA guidelines, including the storage of high-risk, look a-like sound a-like, hazardous, controlled substances, corrosive chemical, flammable liquids, and refrigerated items. Receives,...

Summary The Research Investigational Pharmacy Technician provides exceptional care to veterans enrolled in clinical drug trials at the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System. The responsibilities of this Pharmacy Technician include, but are not limited to, managing inventory of investigational agents; assists with providing technical direction with study protocols; maintains protocol records; and performs investigational agent distribution, preparation, and dispensing activities Duties Help Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Duties include but not limited to: Provides technical assistance following clinical drug trial protocols, manages records, creates, and maintains study binders according to regulatory requirements. Maintains dispensing records to ensure accuracy for tracking and accountability of all research medications. Interprets research pharmacy orders to assemble materials; prepare, package, label, and complete required documentation; include...

Summary The incumbent will assist the pharmacist in providing optimal care and timely service in accordance with the mission, vision, and goals of the Ann Arbor VA Healthcare System and Pharmacy. The duties of this position are performed in the sterile product preparation suite and accompanying storage areas of the inpatient pharmacy section at the Ann Arbor Department of Pharmacy service. Duties Help VA Careers - Pharmacy : https://youtube.com/embed/Fn_ickNBEws Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional General: Accurately interpret, fills, and prepares prescriptions with appropriate medications and or medical supplies for pharmacist verification. Maintains work areas in a clean and orderly condition by assuring that all stock and equipment are in assigned places and all shelves and counters are free of dust and debris in order to create optimal work areas. Assures drugs and supplies are appropriately stored and secured according to USP and VA guidelines,...

Summary This position is for a certified Pharmacy Technician (inpatient/outpatient) at the Clement J. Zablocki VA Healthcare System. Pharmacy technicians at the GS-07 grade level are nationally certified by PTCB or ExCPT and can work autonomously, using independent judgement to perform a full range of duties. Duties Help VA Careers - Pharmacy : https://youtube.com/embed/Fn_ickNBEws Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Major Duties of the Inpatient/Outpatient Pharmacy Technician : Accurately interprets, fills, and prepares prescriptions with appropriate medications and or medical supplies for pharmacist verification. Maintains work areas in a clean and orderly condition by assuring that all stock and equipment are in assigned places and all shelves and counters are free of dust and debris in order to create optional work areas. Assures drugs and supplies are appropriately stored and secured according to USP and VA guidelines. Receives, checks, rotates, and...

Summary This position is located within the Office of the Engineering Service at Mann-Grandstaff VAMC in Spokane, WA. The office provides engineering, operational, and maintenance support for the hospital. The position reports directly to the Boiler Plant Supervisor. Duties Help Boiler Operations and Emissions Compliance Operates four dual-fuel, high-pressure boilers to ensure efficient steam production and compliance with State and Federal air pollution standards, including SO2 and NOx limits. Uses electronic, hydraulic, and pneumatic controls, along with meters, gauges, and data systems, to monitor and adjust combustion, fuel feed, draft, and firebox parameters for varying loads and fuel quality. Monitoring, Logging, and Performance Calculations Records all necessary operational data in logs, journals, and records, including hourly readings of temperatures, pressures, voltage/current measurements, vacuum levels, and other specified parameters. Conducts routine...

Summary This position is for a certified pharmacy technician above the full performance level GS-7 at the Veteran Health Indiana VA Healthcare Center. Pharmacy technicians at this grade level are nationally certified by PTCB or ExCPT and can work autonomously, using independent judgement to perform a full range of duties. Pharmacy technicians above the full performance level can mentor and train lower grade technicians in the practice setting. Duties Help Duties are limited but may include the following: Accurately interpret, fills, and prepares prescriptions with appropriate medications and or medical supplies for pharmacist verification Maintains work areas in a clean and orderly condition by assuring that all stock and equipment are in assigned places and all shelves and counters are free of dust and debris in order to create optional work areas Assures drugs and supplies are appropriately stored and secured according to USP and VA guidelines, including the storage...

Summary Serves as the VISN 16 South Central VA Health Care Network Health Care Systems Pharmacy Technician for the Southeastern Louisiana Veterans Healthcare System (New Orleans, LA), and Michael E. DeBakey Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center (Houston, Texas), and Community Based Outpatient Clinics located in Beaumont, Texas VA facility, and Lufkin, Texas VA facility. Duties Help The Clinical Pharmacy Technician provides and supports clinical operations of the clinics and its CPPs. All assigned clinical activities, and functions shall be completed in accordance with approved clinical pharmacy protocols or procedures: Assigned activities include but not limited to: Pull data via the electronic health record (EHR) on all new patients who are new to the Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) and add to excel sheet to complete medication history. Interviews patients (families/caregivers as appropriate), to develop an accurate list of medications, strengths, and dosages...

Summary The PACS Technologist provides guidance, instruction, maintenance and troubleshooting services in the day-to-day operations of the Radiology Picture Archive and Communication System (PACS), Voice Recognition System (VRS), Vista Imaging interface, and the Radiology Package in DHCP. The incumbent serves as a specialist providing support in the operation and management of digital image and voice acquisition, processing, storage and display systems at the Amarillo VA Health Care System. Duties Help Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The Amarillo VA Health Care System is a member of the VA Heart of Texas Healthcare Network (VISN 17). The Service (department) provides diagnostic-imaging services primarily to Veterans and operates within the guidelines established by VISN 17. The PACS Technologist works under the Chief of Radiology Service or his/her designee and coordinates closely with OI&T, and Biomedical/Engineering Service. The incumbent is accountable...

Summary The Creative Arts Therapist (Music) provides music therapy treatment interventions incorporating the five-step process of data collection, assessment, planning, intervention, and monitoring/evaluation of effectiveness of treatment Duties Help Total-Rewards-of-an-Allied-Health-VA-Career-Brochure.pdf Clinical: Administers Music Therapy and Recreation assessments and develops individualized treatment plans and interventions with an in-depth knowledge of symptoms of diagnoses in the provision of music therapy based on current literature and best practices. Provides assessment in areas of physical, cognitive, spiritual and emotional needs for residents and Veterans with diagnosis of TBI, Parkinson, Stroke, Mood Disorders, PTSD, Diabetes, COPD, Heart Disease, Cancer and other medical conditions associated with age related disabilities, within the CLC and facility as requested. Provides assessment and music therapy interventions for Veterans with Dementia and...

Summary The Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic position is in the Facility Management Service at the VA Maine Healthcare System located at the Augusta, ME location. This position is full time at 40 hours per week. Duties Help The purpose of the Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic position is to perform duties involved in the inspection, repair, overhaul, services and maintains a variety of complex air conditioning, refrigeration, medical air and vacuum systems. Duties includes, but are not limited to: Responsibility in managing and determining appropriate response to take in case of breakdown/malfunctions that require determinations of immediate action. Monitors and evaluates effectiveness (including safety, infection control, etc.) of work performed by contractors. Responsible for using the energy management system, a computer controlled system, that covers a variety of electronic and pneumatically controlled air conditioning systems and units using several types of...

Summary This Electrician position is in the Facility Management Service at the VA Maine Healthcare System located at the Togus ME location. This position is full time at 40 hours per week. Duties Help The purpose of the Electrician position is to install, modify, repair, maintain, troubleshoot, test, and operate new and existing electrical lines, circuits, systems, and associated fixtures, controls, and equipment. Duties include, but are not limited to: Install, modify, repair, maintain, troubleshoot, test, and operate new and existing electrical lines, circuits, systems, and associated fixtures, controls, and equipment. Works from building plans, blueprints, wiring diagrams, engineering drawings, and electrical maintenance and repair manuals to plan and lay out the routing, placement type, size, gauge, balance, load, continuity, and safe operation of electrical lines, circuits, systems, equipment and controls. Subject to call-backs due to unexpected events adversely...