What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacy Technician (Quality Assurance) position at National Institutes of Health?
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 Quality Assurance Section. If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity, consider joining our team! Responsibilities As a Pharmacy Technician (Quality Assurance) GS-0661-07, your duties will include but are not limited to the following : Maintaining the calibrations of pharmaceutical sampling equipment and supplies. Conducting aseptic processing and other competency assessments of staff for the access of sterile and non-sterile compounding spaces. Participating in audits of various pharmaceutical department areas. Maintaining and coordinating calibration / certification / qualification of equipment and facilities. Participating in internal event investigations and corrective / preventative actions. Maintaining QA documentation archives. Reviewing compounding records for completion and regulatory compliance. Facilitating clean room related maintenance and certification services by escorting the service providers to ensure adherence to the compliance policy and procedures applicable to the controlled spaces. Providing guidance to senior and junior staff on document control and the documentation of deviations and change orders. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications You qualify at the GS-07 level, if you meet one of the following qualification requirements : A. I qualify for this position at the GS-07 level because I have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-06 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks : Monitoring pharmaceutical processes including the review and validation of sterile compounding preparations and various automated medication dispensing practices; conducting medication inventory and maintaining inventory records; assisting with audits of Pharmaceutical Standard Operating Procedures to ensure compliance; and implementing quality control measures that work to reduce medication errors. OR B. I qualify for this position at the GS-07 level because I have completed one full year of graduate education, or an internship, in Pharmacy related education. One year of full-time graduate education is the number of credit hours that the school attended has determined to represent 1 year of full-time study, or 18 semester hours. OR C. I qualify for this position at the GS-07 level because I have a combination of graduate level education and experience that meets 100% of the qualification requirements for this position. Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. You will receive credit for all experience material to the position, including experience gained in religious, civic, welfare, service, and organizational activities, regardless of whether you received pay. To determine your qualifications and referral status, we may review your resume and supporting documentation and compare it against your responses to the vacancy questionnaire. Ensure you support your self-ratings with the information you provide in your application.? We may verify or assess your qualifications at any time. Inflated or unsupported qualifications may affect your rating. Any misrepresentation or material omission of facts may be sufficient cause to end further consideration of your candidacy. Persons listed as knowing your past accomplishments or experience in your application may be contacted for verification purposes at any time. Verification may, but need not, begin before receiving an offer. Preview assessment questionnaire before you apply : Education If you qualify based on education in lieu of specialized experience, you are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed and grades. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application packages. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. Click here for information on Foreign Education. Additional Information This position is designated as a Tier 1 "emergency essential" position and the selected candidate will be considered an "emergency essential" employee and will be required to be available, ready, willing, and able to report for duty under all circumstances (e.g., inclement weather, government closings and holidays, lapses in appropriations, non-emergency and emergency situations) for operation 24 hours a day and 365 days per year coverage. 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 this announcement to receive consideration. Veterans' Preference applies only to Schedule A (disability appointment) and Veterans Recruitment Appointments (if applicable). 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.
