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Pharmacy Tech Lead

 

STGI seeks a Pharmacy Technician Lead to support a U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Consolidated Mail Outpatient Pharmacy (CMOP) facility. The CMOP utilizes a combination of automated and manual procedures to prepare and dispense Over the Counter (OTC) and legend drug prescriptions, controlled substance prescriptions, bulk type prescriptions, and medical/surgical products directly by mail to patients. The nature of services includes the operation and support of automated and manual filling equipment, and the preparation of prescription orders for mail-out dispensing.

 

In this role, you will be responsible for the following:

 

Responsible for day-to-day coordination of contract pharmacist staff activities. Orient new contract technicians and assist with the evaluating performance. Prepares and dispenses medications, and maintains related records for patients Prepares, packages, labels, and distributes medication doses prescribed by physicians. Maintains inventories of drugs and supplies, stock shelves, rotates stock, and checks expiration dates of pharmaceuticals. Fills/stocks medications in various automated devices. Operates various types of pharmacy automation, including, but not limited to, Autofill devices; Baker Cells; Kalish cells, A-frames; repackaging equipment; and electronic scales. Reads computer screens, uses scanning equipment, and selects specific drugs/products required to fill an order by name, strength, and National Drug Code (NDC) number. Cleans cells and performs first level preventative maintenance which includes cleaning off lights, vacuuming, and making minor adjustments to equipment. Understands the precautions required when handling hazardous materials and hazardous waste. Other duties as assigned.