Pharmacy Technician
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$ 51379 - 65591
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Position/Program Information
Position/Program Information:
Salary Information: $4281.64 - $5465.92 Monthly
When to apply:
We will be accepting online applications on July 24 2025 at 9:00 a.m. (PT). We will keep accepting applications until the position is filled. The application window may close unexpectantly once we have enough qualified candidates.
Exam number:
b5504C
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:
We welcome applications from anyone
The team member we are searching for willperform a variety of technical and support pharmacy services in a hospital pharmacy licensed outpatient pharmacy and/or direct patient care setting under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist. For more information please visit: Class Specifications- Pharmacy TechnicianEssential Job Functions
- Assists a licensed pharmacist in dispensing medications by removing drug or drugs from stock; counting pouring or mixing pharmaceuticals; placing the product into a container; and affixing the label(s) to the container.
- Processes incoming prescriptions and physician drug orders by checking patient identification and completing prescription charges where necessary.
- Reads prescribers medication chart orders; selects the medication(s); places the medication in appropriate patient medication drawer; and presents completed medication order to a licensed pharmacist for review.
- Deciphers the prescription or physician drug orders to determine the drugs name strength dosage form quantity and/or other special instructions written by the provider.
- Enters patient and prescription data into pharmacy computer system to generate labels and collates completed labels with corresponding prescriptions for filling.
- Provides routine information to patients regarding prescriptions refills referrals and procedural questions as directed by a licensed pharmacist.
- Performs packaging manipulative repetitive or other non-discretionary prescription filling or related tasks while under the direct supervision and control of a licensed pharmacist.
- Enters additional computer entries to update patient and inventory records as needed.
- Initiates and maintains patient information records showing each medication name dosage form date and method of administration ordered for each individual patient.
- Screens and grants prescription coverage to patients who meet criteria set forth by pharmacy services chief.
- Submits or troubleshoots prescription prior authorization requests as directed by a licensed pharmacist.
- Corresponds with pharmacy staff at dispensing pharmacies patients and prescribers in regards to prescription status.
- Assists a licensed pharmacist to process prescription refill requests and obtains prescription fill histories.
- Replenishes the drugs in automated dispensing systems in addition to general maintenance minor repairs and troubleshooting of the system when necessary.
- Delivers medication to clinics as directed; exchanges medication drawer/bins; requisitions and shelves replenishment stock and checks for outdated deteriorated or contaminated drugs overstock and proper storage of pharmaceutical products requiring frequent bending lifting reaching and carrying/moving drugs or medical supplies weighing up to 35 pounds.
- Maintains periodic inventory of an assigned area of pharmacy stock; assists in inventory control procedures audits and reconciliations as required; assists in conducting pharmacy ward or clinic inspections.
- Uses a computer to order and receive pharmaceutical orders in accordance with County policies and procedures; to verify and inspect orders received and to complete transactions and receive data.
- Assists a licensed pharmacist in packaging and repackaging activities.
- Documents and monitors assigned medication storage area temperature records.
- Maintains orderliness and cleanliness of assigned medication storage area under direction of a licensed pharmacist to meet regulatory standards.
- Returns or disposes medications through coordination with reverse distributor under direction of a licensed pharmacist.
- Orders and tracks controlled-substance prescription pads.
- Performs any back-up tasks and duties associated with clerical pharmacy helper or housekeeping responsibilities necessary for the operation of the Pharmacy as directed by a licensed pharmacist.
- Serves as a member of various committees and participates in departmental staff meetings as required.
- Assists the pharmacy supervisor/staff in the training of pharmacy technician trainees and other support staff as needed.
Requirements
Requirements to Qualify:
A current Certification by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)* and a valid license to practice as a certified Pharmacy Technician by the California State Board of Pharmacy*.
*To receive credit for your certificate and license it must be current and included with your application or emailed to within seven (7) calendar days of filing your application.
Withhold information:No withholds will be allowed. All requirements must be met when filing application.
License:
A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job related essential functions.
Physical Class:
Physical ClassIII - Moderate: Standing or walking most of the time with bending stooping squatting twisting reaching working on irregular surfaces occasional lifting over 25 pounds and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds.
Desirable Qualifications:
Additional credit will be given for experience on desirable qualifications.- Full-time experience in medication inventory monitoring.
Additional Information
Examination Content:
This examination will consist of an evaluation of training experience and desirable qualifications based on application information and supplemental questionnaire at the time of filing weighted 100%.
Applicants must meet the requirements and achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination in order to be placed on the list.
Note: Credit for experience is given based on a 40-hour workweek. Part-time experience is credited on a part-time ratio i.e. working 20 hours per week for two months equals one month of experience. No additional credit is given for overtime.
Eligibility and Vacancy Information:Candidates who passed the assessment are placed on a list in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months. We will use this list to fill vacancies within the Department of Mental Health as they occur.
No person may compete in this examination more than once every twelve months.
Available Shift:
Appointees may be required to work any shift including evenings nights weekends and holidays.
SPECIAL INFORMATION
Application and filing information:We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail fax or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the Apply green button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates.
Please fill out the application completely. Provide relevant job experience including employers name and address job title beginning and ending dates number of hours worked per week and description of work performed.
We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information could result in refusal of application or rescission of appointment. Copying verbiage from the Requirements or class specification as your work experience will not be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and may lead to disqualification.
We will send notifications to the email address provided on the application so it is important that you provide a valid email address. If you choose to unsubscribe or opt out from receiving our emails it is possible to view notices by logging into and checking the profile inbox. It is every applicants responsibility to take steps to view correspondence and we will not consider claims of missing notices to be a valid reason for re-scheduling an exam part. Register the below domains as approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk mail.
New email addresses need to be verified. This only needs to be done once per email address and can be done at any time by logging in to and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of the online application and to prevent incorrectly entered email addresses.
Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number so include yours when applying.
For those who do not have access to a computer or the internet we provide access to complete an application at public libraries throughout the county.
All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family members or friends login information may erase a candidates original application record.
Anti-Racism Diversity and Inclusion (ARDI):The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. We are committed to promoting Anti-Racism Diversity and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst races. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality diversity and inclusion in recruitment selection and employment practices.
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Analyst Contact Phone: Sheenia Stewart
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This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Statement:
The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination in the County workforce regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information please visit: Accommodations for Applicants:
The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations please visit: Chance:
The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job and will also consider potential mitigating factors which may include but is not limited to evidence and extent of rehabilitation recency of the offense(s) and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about conviction history any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).
Employment Eligibility:
Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.
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Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
