Government Affairs Director jobs in Bremerton, WA

Description

• This position has been posted within the assigned pay range through Step L. Step M has not been published as this is considered the longevity step, in alignment with state HR compensation rules.

At the Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA), we are passionate about our mission of “Serving Those Who Served.” As a national leader in our advocacy for more than 500,000 Veterans and their family members, we strive to connect them to earned benefits as well as innovative programs focused on their overall health and wellness. In addition, we provide critical community services through a variety of programs, and at our four State Veterans Homes located in Orting, Port Orchard, Spokane, and Walla Walla. These locations provide Medicare and Medicaid nursing home care to honorably discharged Veterans, including, in some instances, their spouses, widows, or Gold Star Families.

As the Pharmacy Technician 1, you will prepare prescriptions from the prescriber's orders, control inventory and medication disposal, and perform documentation functions as required.

Duties

Some of what you will enjoy doing:

• Utilizing computer software to process prescriptions, to include new prescription order entry, refill processing, and billing appropriate entities.
• Accurately packaging medications in appropriate containers and applying appropriate labeling for resident use.
• Processing and packaging medications to be placed in E-Kits and prepacking modified unit dose cards for future use.
• Facilitating the delivery and shipment of completed prescriptions.
• Accurately maintaining required pharmacy records, to include processing and storage of prescription records, drug wholesaler invoices (including controlled substances), shipment manifests, and other records as needed.
• In coordination with other pharmacy staff, maintaining inventory at appropriate levels, to include the ordering of controlled substances listed on Schedule II.
• Receiving and checking in medications orders, returning overstock, and monitoring for and processing outdates.
• Working with vendor(s) to dispose of expired pharmaceuticals.
• Ensuring the pharmacy is secure and kept in an orderly and sanitary condition.

Qualifications

Required:

• Current Washington State Pharmacy Technician license.

• Proficiency with Teams, Word, Outlook, and other Microsoft applications.
• Ability to:
  • Maintain accurate records.
  • Utilize excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Follow technical oral and written instructions.
  • Handle interruptions and prioritize workload.
  • Maintain a positive and professional working environment and team cohort, with co-workers, residents, resident family members, the public, and other professional staff and facility staff.
  • Earn the trust, respect and confidence of residents, coworkers, and customers through consistent honest, forthrightness and professionalism in all interactions with integrity and respect.

Supplemental Information

Application Process:

Top candidates will be contacted directly to interview for this position. Because the selection will be based on information provided by you, it is in your best interest to identify the knowledge, skills and abilities that address the mandatory and desirable qualifications described below.

Please include the following documents with your application:
1. A letter of interest describing specific qualifications.
2. A current resume detailing applicable experience and education.

Finalists will be asked to provide a list of at least three professional references with current telephone numbers.

Other Information:

• Prior to a new hire, a background check, including criminal record history, will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.
• Must maintain a valid pharmacy technician license from the Washington State Department of Health and completion of required Continuing Education.
• Must have the ability to lift/push/pull occasionally up to 40 lbs.
• Must be able to speak, read, and write in the English language.
• Requires use of personal protective equipment as required by the Washington Industrial Safety & Act Standards for pharmacy operations and to perform pharmacy tasks. Must be able to wear a respirator, medical gloves, gowns, eye protection, and other personal protection as required by a job or task.
• Must comply with annual tuberculin screening in accordance with DVA policy 670.600 Tuberculosis Testing.
• Positions requiring travel must have a valid unrestricted driver's license and must be insured if driving a privately owned vehicle on state business.
• Candidates who are offered a job with WDVA must possess work authorization which does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa now or in the future.
• This position is represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees.

Applicants wishing to claim Veterans Preference should attach a copy of their DD-214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22, or signed verification of service letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to their application. Please blackout any personally identifiable data such as social security numbers. For further information, please contact us at recruiters@dva.wa.gov.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Employer

Here at YOUR Washington Department of Veterans Affairs our employees come from all walks of life. We strive to hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or Veteran status.

We believe in the importance of recognizing the value each of us contribute to the success of the mission of the agency. Having a diverse workforce is this agency’s greatest resource of strength and knowledge. It is through the combination of talents and abilities that we can pursue finding effective measures on how we can provide the best customer service. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone.

The State of Washington is an equal opportunity employer. Persons with a disability who need assistance in the application process or testing process, or those needing this announcement in an alternative format, may call (360) 725-2183. TTY users should first call 711 to access the Washington Relay Service.

You are welcome to include the name and pronoun you would like to be referred to in your materials and we will honor this as you interact with our award-winning diverse and inclusive organization.

If you have any questions regarding this announcement, program, or the agency, please contact us at recruiters@dva.wa.gov.