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 Sterile Compounding-IVAU Section. If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity, consider joining our team! Responsibilities We are soon accepting applications through vacancy announcement #'s NIH-CC-DE-24-12574922 for the Public (U.S. Citizens) and NIH-CC-MP-24-12574915 for Status Candidates. Our Department will accept applications on Thursday, October 24, 2024 to Monday, October 28, 2024 at the links below: Please click the following link to review and apply for NIH-CC-DE-24-12574922: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/813802000 Please click the following link to review and apply for NIH-CC-MP-24-12574915: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/813803600 We are not accepting applications through this announcement, NIH-CC-FA-24-12574901. As a Pharmacy Technician GS-0661-07, your duties will include but are not limited to the following: Accurately filling medication orders by selecting the right dosage form, strength, and quantity. Accurately repackaging medications following departmental procedures. Assuring patient medications have been checked and released by a pharmacist prior to dispensing or delivery. Preparing sterile, hazardous and non-hazardous products according to established procedures and current pharmacy standards (i.e., USP <797>, <800>). Following gowning, garbing, and hand-hygiene procedures. Using aseptic techniques to compound sterile products. Selecting the correct dosage form, strength, and quantity as ordered, Accurately restocking and maintaining medication periodic automatic replenishment (PAR) levels. Transporting and maintaining the chain of custody of all medications delivered from the pharmacy. Prioritizing deliveries based on STAT, NOW and ROUTINE designations. Accurately following departmental procedures for removing and returning medications to and from inventory. Receiving and verifying drug storage based on product requirements to include hazardous and non-hazardous, refrigerated/frozen and protection from light/heat. Requirements Conditions of Employment See vacancy announcement during the open period for position requirements. Qualifications See vacancy announcement during the open period for position qualifications. Education See vacancy announcement during the open period for position education requirements. Additional Information We are not collecting applications through this posting 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 announcement #'s We are soon accepting applications through vacancy announcement #'s NIH-CC-DE-24-12574922 for the Public (U.S. Citizens) and NIH-CC-MP-24-12574915 for Status Candidates to receive consideration We may make additional selections for similar positions within the commuting area(s) of the locations listed through this vacancy announcement. By applying, you agree to have your application shared with any interested selecting official(s). Clearance of CTAP/ICTAP will be applied for similar positions. 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. If selected, you may be eligible to receive a salary above the minimum based on superior qualifications and/or a special need of the Government for your services. This applies to employees paid under the General Schedule (GS) and Federal Wage System (FWS) pay systems and is at the discretion of the hiring manager. A salary above the minimum must be approved before the appointment.