What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacy Technician (Quality Assurance) position at National Institutes of Health?

Summary

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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!

Duties

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

U.S. Citizenship requirement or proof of being a U.S. National must be met by closing date.

Employment is subject to the successful completion of a background investigation, verification of qualifications, completion of onboarding forms, submission of required documents, and any other job-related requirement before or after appointment.

Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.

Work requires physical activity that includes lifting and carrying large, heavy boxes (i.e., 25 pounds) and sitting, walking, or standing for long periods of time.

The work may occasionally require stooping or kneeling (e.g., to pick up items from the floor or to remove and replace items on lower shelves) and / or reaching above shoulders (e.g., to remove or replace items on upper shelves).

The work also requires specific physical characteristics to include dexterity to perform fine precise work, delicate adjustments, and exact measurements associated with delicate machines and specialized drugs.

The work is performed in a clinical environment.

Work involves moderate risks and discomforts associated with, for example, exposure to chemical solutions, potentially infectious tissue specimens, toxic agents, or irritant chemicals.

The work also includes the handling of material classified as Hazardous Drugs.

Special safety precautions and protective gear and clothing may be required in the clinical areas.

A one-year trial / probationary period may be required upon selection / placement.

If selected, you must pass a pre-employment medical examination, provide evidence of immunization, and be free from communicable diseases.

This position requires rotational shifts.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 : How You Will Be Evaluated

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

You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics) :

1. Ability to apply aseptic processing techniques to cleanroom operations.

2. Ability to gather information and resolve pharmaceutical problems / issues.

3. Knowledge of pharmacy operations and policies.

4. Skilled in communicating with a variety of stakeholders.

If you meet the minimum qualifications for this position, your application and responses to the online questionnaire will be evaluated under Category Rating and selection procedures for placement in one of the following categories :

Best Qualified - for those who are superior in the evaluation criteria

Well Qualified - for those who excel in the evaluation criteria

Qualified - for those who only meet the minimum qualification requirements

The Category Rating Process does not add veterans' preference points but protects the rights of veterans by placing them ahead of non-preference eligibles within each category. Applicants determined to be Best Qualified will be referred for further consideration. Preference eligibles in the Best Qualified category are referred before all other applicants.

To be considered well qualified for the purposes of the and the , you must be able to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry and substantively exceed the basic qualifications by scoring at least an 85 on the assessment and meet all eligibility, physical, medical, suitability, and all other requirements.

Required Documents

REQUIRED FOR ALL APPLICANTS

RESUME :

Your resume must thoroughly describe how your skills and experiences align to the criteria defined in the "Qualifications" section of this announcement and it must support your responses to the assessment questionnaire. We cannot assume you have performed the necessary experience required for this position regardless of your employment history or academic career.

To ensure all of the essential information is in your resume, we encourage you to use the . If you choose to use your own resume, you must ensure it contains all of the required information and you organize it so we can associate the following information for each experience / position :

Job title

Name of employer

Beginning and ending dates of employment (month / day / year format)

Hours worked per week. We will assume full-time unless otherwise stated. We will prorate part-time employment in crediting experience.

Detailed description of job duties, accomplishments, related skills, and responsibilities to include any supervisory / managerial responsibilities and number of staff supervised (if applicable)

Series and grade or equivalent (if a federal position)

If the position has an education requirement or you are qualifying on the basis of education, you must list your education history including the type of degree and your major of study. If the position requires a certain number of credit hours, you are strongly encouraged to list the relevant courses in your resume.

Do not include a photograph or video of yourself, or any sensitive information (age, date of birth, marital status, protected health information, religious affiliation, social security number, etc.) on your resume or cover letter. We will not access web pages linked on your resume or cover letter to determine your qualifications.

For resume writing guidance, please visit the following resources : , , and the .

ASSESSMENT QUESTIONNAIRE :

You must submit a completed assessment questionnaire.

Unless otherwise stated, we will only use the information above to determine your qualifications. Not providing the required information may result in a determination that you do not meet minimum requirements for the position (e.g., an ineligible rating) or a lower rating.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION FOR PREFERENCE OR ELIGIBILITY CLAIMS

To claim veterans' preference, career transition selection priority, Schedule A or military spouse eligibility, you must provide the documentation listed below AND respond accordingly to the associated question on the online questionnaire.

DD-214, VA Disability Letter, etc.) : Reference for required documentation for 10 point claims. Submission of SF-15 is not required, unless you are claiming derived preference (XP) as described in questions 7, 8, or 9 on the SF-15. In those cases, you must submit a completed SF-15 and the required documentation. For 5 point claims, you must submit your DD-214 (if separated) or any written documentation from the armed forces that certifies you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the is submitted with your application package.

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Visit our site on the for more information and required documentation to verify eligibility.

Schedule A Eligibility (Applicants with Disabilities) Applicants who are eligible to be considered under must submit appropriate documentation to verify eligibility. Documentation must be obtained from a licensed medical professional (e.g., a physician or other medical professional certified by a state, the District of Columbia, or a U.S. territory to practice medicine); a licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist (i.e., state or private); or any Federal agency, state agency, or agency of the District of Columbia or a U.S. territory that issues or provides disability benefits. The letter must be printed on a medical professional's letterhead and signed. Veterans' preference takes precedence in these appointments.

The Schedule A and military spouse hiring authorities do not guarantee employment or give an individual preference in the hiring process.

If you do not provide the required information, we will assume you are not eligible, or you do not wish to be considered for any preference or eligibility.

Do not submit documentation that is not requested of you. To protect your personal information, we will only send your resume and cover letter to the selecting official or hiring manager.

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

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.

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