Pharmacy Technician (Tech Check Tech)

About the Position: This position is located at the 97th Medical Group, Altus Air Force Base in Oklahoma.

This is a Direct Hire Solicitation

Prepares sterile solutions using aseptic techniques and established infection-control procedures. | Maintains sterile-product records by documenting preparation, labeling, storage, expiration dates, and quality-control activities. | Reconciles controlled-substance inventories by comparing physical counts with dispensing, transfer, and accountability records. | Conducts controlled-substance audits in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and organizational policies. | Investigates inventory discrepancies by documenting findings, initiating corrective actions, and reporting unresolved issues through appropriate channels.

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes performing dosage/quantity calculations, storing sterile solutions using aseptic techniques, and auditing medications. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05).

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. | A Personnel Security Investigation is required. | Selectees will be required to sign a statement (Condition of Employment) consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations or must provide a recognized exemption. | Immunization screening is required. Hepatitis B immunization is required for all positions with direct patient contact. Applicants may be required to show proof of other immunizations depending on the type of position. | Tuberculin (TB) testing is required. | This position is a Testing Designated Position subject to pre-employment screening and random drug testing. Selectees will be required to consent to participation in random drug urinalysis testing. | Must be able to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association. Advanced certification (e.g., ALS) does not supersede BLS.