Pharmacy Technician 2 ML Pharmacy - INTERNAL ONLY

**This position is only open to internal current DOC employees**

Job Title:Pharmacy Technician 2

Salary:$5564.00$7489.00

Schedule:8:00am4:30pm MondayFriday

Location:Centralia WA

The Department of Corrections is seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual for the role of Pharmacy Technician 2for the Maple Lane Central Pharmacy located in Centralia WA. This is a fulltime position MondayFriday 8:00am4:30pm.

The Pharmacy Technician 2 supports the mission of the Department of Corrections by ensuring the full provision of quality timely and medically appropriate pharmaceutical services as an integral part of continuity of care for patients served by DOC Health Services.

This position supports the primary DOC Pharmacy activity to ensure that prescriptions are filled and shipped to facilities in a timely and accurate manner in accordance with Federal and State regulations DOC policies and procedures by primarily assisting with the technical management of the 1115 program within the Central Pharmacy.

In this role the Pharmacy Technician 2 ensures proper selection of medication which is both clinically and fiscally relevant. This position plays an integral role in ensuring safe quality pharmaceutical services for DOC patients and is a critical element of facility security due to the highly complex and sensitive correlation between health needs illness and full timely access to appropriate pharmaceutical therapy.

Lastly this position plays an integral tole in ensuring safe quality pharmaceutical services for DOC patients and is a critical element of facility security due to the highly complex and sensitive correlation between health needs illness and full and timely access to appropriate pharmaceutical therapy. Will perform specialized technical pharmaceutical functions such as liaison for assigned nursing units or ambulatory clinics 1115 waiver expectations and functions within the pharmacy and acting as a resource for medication distribution systems for releasing individuals.

A complete application packet will include:

• A detailed resume
• A cover letter
• Three professional references

Application assessment will be ongoing the hiring authority reserves the right to offer the position at any time during the recruitment process. Its the applicants advantage to apply as early as possible. This recruitment could be used to fill multiple permanent or nonpermanent positions.

Oversee billing of patient insurance to ensure compliance with 1115 waiver expectations:

• Ensure all patient releasing from DOC are verified as qualified or not qualified for 1115 waiver services.
• Ensure all qualified patients insurance is billed appropriately for 90 days prior to and then 90 days after release.
• Proactively runs reports to ensure 115 eligibility for patients. Manages reports to ensure compliance with 1115 expectations.
• Work with overall pharmacy team to ensure the billing process is completed appropriately per 1115 standards.

Assist with management of Pharmacy inventory in reference to 1115 waiver by ensuring Medicaid compliance is met so that eligible patients receive eligible products:

• Assist with inventory related audits to ensure on hand amounts meet current set PAR levels.
• Support LEAN practices with requisition data entry and management.
• Monitor for necessary changes/updates in Bay Order Form to ensure wholesaler requisition is continually up to date.
• Provide feedback on adherence to current inventory processes.
• Collaboratively work with the Lead Technicians with guidance of staff responsible for ordering and troubleshooting supply issues.

Assist with management of 1115 medication returns and waste ensuring compliance with 1115 waiver utilization and fund usage:

• Reverse Medicaid claims upon medication return to pharmacy to ensure billing remains accurate with dispensing of medications to patients.
  • All billing must be in compliance with Medicaid expectations.
• Process returns as necessary.
• Track and report return and waste trends any 1115 medications.
• Coordinate with the Waste MA4 regarding waste stock items.
• Provide feedback to supervisor concerning trends that do not support proper inventory management.

Provide pharmacy operations backup and team support:

• Perform the duties of Pharmacy Technicians during staff shortages or highvolume days.
• Perform emergency coverage duties of the Management Analyst 4s within DOC Central Pharmacy (waste and CIPS).
• Perform emergency coverage duties of other Pharmacy Technician 2s within the DOC Central Pharmacy (inventory).

Act as the Inventory Management Pharmacist Supervisors backup regarding inventory information as a resource to staff:

Other duties as assigned:

• Attend all required meetings.
• Promote safety be an active participant be aware be alert act safely and make recommendations.
• Attend all required trainings.
• Perform or assist with inspections.
• Keep abreast of new methods techniques and other developments in the field.
• Remain current concerning specific workflow expectations and processes.
• Remain current concerning DOC Health Services policies and procedures.

Required Qualifications:

• Licensure: Current State of Washington Pharmacy Technician License. Ensure License is renewed in accordance with WSPQAC regulations and that proof of current licensure is provided by anniversary date to leadership.
• Experience: Six months of expierence as a Pharmacy Technician 1 or equivalent educations/experience. Two years expierence as a Pharmacy Technician in an institution setting many be considered equivalent expierence.
• Skills: Has basic pharmacy skills and demonstrates skill competency.
• Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Maintain current CPR certification.

Desired Qualifications:

• Five years expierence as a Pharmacy Technician.
• Pharmacy technician expierence in an institutional setting or equivalent.
• Demonstrated competency with Microsoft Office Suite to include Word and Excel.
• Demonstrated expierence with pharmacy inventory management.

Mission: The mission of DOC is to improve public safety by positively changing lives.

Our Vision: Working together for safer communities.

Our Commitment: To operate a safe and humane corrections system and partner with others to transform lives for a better Washington.

Our Core Values:

1. Cultivate an environment of integrity and trust:Corrections values partnership and trust. We foster openness and support courageous conversations. We are committed to doing what we say we are going to do by being accountable and taking personal ownership in our actions.
2. Respectful and inclusive interactions:Corrections appreciates and values individuals by promoting an inclusive and diverse environment which encourages safety. We respect value and listen to the thoughts feelings and perspectives of our stakeholders and consider the impact on those we serve as well as each other.
3. Peoples safety: Corrections believes in creating an environment that values physical mental and emotional security and wellbeing. We honor those who advance safety for all.
4. Positivity in words and actions:At Corrections we assume positive intentions and believe there is a shared desire for the best outcome. We consistently demonstrate positive behavior and always put forth our best effort.
5. Supporting peoples success:Corrections is committed to our community understanding individuals instilling hope embracing change and providing opportunities.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

• Please include a minimum of three 3 professional references with your application. A professional reference is defined as an individual who has been paid to supervise your work and can attest to your work performance technical skills and job competencies. If you do not have any or sufficient professional references please include nonrelated professionals such as educators or other professional associates.

**Please note: Phone number AND email address are required for all professional references.

• A background check including criminal record history will be conducted prior to a new hire. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicants suitability and competence to perform in the position.
• Employees may work directly with or near incarcerated individuals in a potentially hazardous setting. Please consider this when deciding whether to apply.
• We are committed to maintaining a drug and alcoholfree work environment and our employees are expected to comply with all state and federal laws. A preemployment drug test may be administered as part of the selection process and applicants who test positive for any controlled substances will be disqualified from consideration.
• Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) is an aerosol pepper spray made available as a means of selfdefense and/or deescalation. Applicants with sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position.
• Animal care projects are a common component of most Washington State prisons including dog and cat programs. Applicants with animal sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position.
• Tuberculosis (TB) is a priority health issue for DOC employees. The successful candidate may be required to provide valid proof of a baseline TB skin test within 60 days from thedate ofhire. When positive tests result further information testing and treatment will also be required. Employment is not contingent upon test results.
• This position may be represented by a bargaining unit.

• Requires respirator medical evaluation questionnaire fit testing training and use of respiratory protection as required by the WA Industrial Safety & Act standards. Refer to WAC 296842 to learn more.
• Must be able to work in spaces climb stairs walk long distances and frequently lift up to 30 pounds. Under rare circumstances this position may be required to lift or carry up to 50 pounds and push up to 100 pounds.
• Foreign equivalent degrees awarded outside the United States must have a credential evaluation report attached to your application. You may request the required evaluation/documentation from and. Until this documentation is provided you will not be selected to move forward in the hiring process.
• Candidates who are offered a job with the Department of Corrections must possess work authorization that does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa now or in the future.
• Salary is based on experience and is determined at the time a final offer of employment is made. The salary range listed in the job posting includes Steps AM. Step M is a longevity step and is typically gained six years after being assigned to Step L in your permanent salary range.
• DOC complies with the employment eligibility verification requirements for the federal employment eligibility verification form I9. The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States consistent with the requirements of that form. does not use EVerify; therefore we are not eligible to extend STEMOptional Practice Training (OPT). For information please visit.

We are committed to hiring individuals who possess core diversity competencies:

Foster a positive attitude and openness toward the ever changing social and cultural makeup of the workplace.

• Work effectively with people of different perspectives abilities disabilities races religions ages lifestyle preferences and social ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
• Respectfully acknowledge peoples differences and recognize these differences as important and valuable.
• Promote inclusiveness.
• Be culturally sensitive and appropriate.
• Respect and value diverse backgrounds and traditions.

What We Offer:

As an employee of the Department of Corrections your worklife integration is a priority. Washington State employees are offered one of the most inclusive and competitive benefits packages in the nation. Besides comprehensive family insurance for medical dental and vision these perks also may include:

• Up to 25 paid vacations days a year
• 8 hours of paid sick leave per month
• 12 paid holidays a year
• Generous retirement plan
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Dependent Care Assistance
• Deferred Compensation and so much more!

Many DOC jobs are covered by the Public Safety Employees Retirement System (PSERS). If someone moves from a Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) eligible position to a PSERS eligible position they actually retire under two different systems/plans. For more information please contact the Department of Retirement System at:.

DOC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race creed color national origin sex marital status sexual orientation gender identity gender expression age honorably discharged veteran veteran status genetic information or the presence of any sensory mental or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability.

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