Pharmacy Technician - Correctional Health Services
Pharmacy Technician - Correctional Health Services
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09-04-2025
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Yearly Salary
$ 51500 - 58968
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1 Vacancy
Posted on :
09-04-2025
Job Description
CAREER DESCRIPTION
- PHARMACY TECHNICIAN
Correctional Health ServicesIn addition to performancebased merit increases this position is scheduled to receive a salary range increase on the following date:
Effective June.00 increase
Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above based on position requirements and successful candidates qualifications subject to appropriate authorization.Premium PayIn addition to the hourly salary eligible applicants may receive premium pay for the items listed below:- Bilingual pay:Qualified employees who meet the criteria found page 16shall receive an additional forty $0.40 cents per hour for all hours paid.
- Night Shift Differential pay: Employees assigned to a night shift shall be paid a night shift differential for each hour actually worked on the assigned night shift. Pay rate is determined by assigned shift hours foundhere(page 14.
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
This recruitment is being held to establish an Open Eligible List to fill current and future Pharmacy Technician vacancies within Health Care Agency Correctional Health Services. The eligible list established may also be used to fill similar classifications throughout the County of Orange.DEADLINE TO APPLY
This recruitment will remain open on a continuous basis for a minimum of five 5 business days and will remain open on a continuous basis until11:59 p.m. (PST)on the day the needs of the County are met. Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately.- Prepare daily patient medications utilizing the automated packaging machine
- Accurately fill prescriptions
- Fill and maintain nursing station automated dispensing cabinets
- Conduct monthly nursing unit medication inspections
- Maintain pharmacy inventory and order cost effective medication utilizing the Cardinal Health online system
- Maintain vaccine inventory for the Vaccines for Children program
- Maintain and coordinate the delivery and pickup of medications with an outside courier transporting between facilities
- Prepare and submit purchase requisitions
- Prepare and submit service request forms to Storeroom for supplies and deliveries
- Prepare and submit monthly billing for United States Federal Marshal prisoners
- Maintain and update monthly pharmacy records and statistics
- Securely transport medications
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
The ideal candidate will have two 2 or more years of experience as a Pharmacy Technician in a hospital and/or retail pharmacy setting and will be certified through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB). Additionally the ideal candidate will possess the knowledge skills and abilities that demonstrate the following competencies:
Technical Knowledge Technical Experience- Thorough knowledge of policies and procedures in compliance with California State Board of Pharmacy
- Thorough knowledge of medication dosage forms and ability to prepare release and distribute medications and utilize the drug distribution system to ensure the safety accuracy and quality of supplied medications
- Thorough knowledge of trade and generic name of medications
- Knowledge of HIPAA guidelines to protect confidential and sensitive client healthcare information
- Knowledge of and ability to manage and control pharmaceutical supplies stock and related records reports or files to ensure the safety accuracy quality integrity and timeliness of medications and clients safety
- Expertise in filling prescriptions processing and billing of medications
- Expertise in inspection/inventory management systems or procedures to maintain proper storage and security conditionsof medications
- Expertise in auditing to assess and resolve issues from the inventory shortage problems as they arise and order medications from wholesalers such as Cardinal Health online system
- Proficiency utilizing Microsoft Office Suite and other computer applications to prepare billing documents record and retrieve pharmacy data
Communication Skills Oral Written and Interpersonal- Communicating effectively both in person and in writing
- Experience preparing clear and concise pharmacy records and statistics
- Ability to review patient records and collaborate with Pharmacist for medication selection decisions
- Ability to communicate clearly and thoroughly in discussing pharmacy decisions to other healthcare staff
- Thorough knowledge of grammar spelling and pharmaceutical terminology
- Ability to maintain a calm and professional manner in stressful situations
Critical Thinking Problem Solving /Decision Making- Ability to evaluate quality control precautions and prevent occurrences of faulty medication dispensation
- Ability to identify systematic problems in medication misuse
- Ability to assess basic pharmacy situations apply policies and procedures and take appropriate action
- Ability to navigate general jail systems policies and procedures
- Ability to respond quickly to emergencies throughout all jail facilities
- Ability to learn and apply jail security policies and seek consultations with supervisor in unexpected or unfamiliar situations
- Incumbents are required to pass a comprehensive background investigation prior to a formal offer and acceptance of employment. Incumbents must maintain Sheriffs Department or Probation Department security clearance for the facilities where they work.
- Applicants must have no felony convictions or be on any form of probation.
- Must be able to pass and maintain background investigation to the satisfaction of the Orange County SheriffCoroner. Background screening includes completing of a Personal History Form interviewing with a background investigator fingerprinting and may include a polygraph test. Some of the areas considered in the background screening include prior convictions traffic violations drug use and credit problems employment history professional references and education verification (i.e. degree license or official transcripts. Foreign degrees require an evaluation of U.S. equivalency by an agency that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (N.A.C.E.S..
- The Correctional and Probation facilities operate 24 hour 7 days a week incumbents may be asked to work on weekends evenings or night shift and holidays
Please click here for the minimum qualifications for the Pharmacy Technician classification as well as the physical characteristics and mental requirements environmental and working conditions. .
RECRUITMENT PROCESS:
Human Resource Services (HRS) screens all application materials for minimum and desirable qualifications. After screening candidates who meet the minimum and desirable qualifications will be referred to the next step in the recruitment process.
Application Screening (Refer/NonRefer): Applications and supplemental responses will be screened for qualifications that are highly desirable and most needed to successfully perform the duties of this job. Only those candidates that meet the qualifications as listed in the job bulletin will be referred to the next step.
Online Assessment Technical Skill Assessment (Weighted 100:
Qualified candidates will be invited to participate in a jobrelated assessment. Candidates will be notified of their date and access code if applicable. Only the more qualified candidates will be placed on the eligible list.
Based on the Departments needs the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedure.
Eligible List Score Groups: Once all assessments have been completed HRS will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies.
Veterans Employment Preference
The County is committed to providing a mechanism to give preferential consideration in the employment process to veterans and their eligible spouses and will provide eligible participants the opportunity to receive interviews in the selection process for employment and paid internship openings. Please clickhereto review the policy. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
EMAIL NOTIFICATION:
Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account.
NOTE: User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply.
Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via email through the GovernmentJobs site. Please check your email folders including spam/junk folders and/or accept emails ending with governmentjobs and ocgov. If your email address should change please update your profile atwww.governmentjobs.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Clickhere for additional Frequently Asked Questions.
For specific information pertaining to this recruitment contact Claudia Curiel ator .EEO INFORMATION
Orange County as an equal employment opportunity employer
encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
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