Pharmacy Technician (Non-Competitive)

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT

Non-Competitive Job Opportunity

We Encourage Applications from anyone!

The application filing period will begin on September 09 2026 at 8:00 a.m. (PT) Continuous. We will keep accepting applications until the position is filled. The application window may close unexpectedly once we have enough qualified candidates.

Correctional Health Services 20% Hiring and Retention Bonus:

The County of Los Angeles is now offering a bonus of up to 20% for full-time Pharmacy Technicians hired by Correctional Health Services. These positions require working on-site at a designated facility to address the urgent healthcare needs of the jail population which is uniquely underserved. Critical Shortage bonuses are subject to ongoing review and may be modified or discontinued at any time based on departmental need and funding availability.

LA Health Services is LA Countys integrated healthcare system and the second-largest public health system in the nation. Our system includes four public hospitals more than 20 community health centers Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Correctional Health Services and community-based programs that connect people to care where they are.

We serve as the safety net for more than 10 million residents providing care regardless of ability to pay insurance coverage or immigration status. As one connected system we deliver extraordinary carefrom prevention and primary care to emergency specialty trauma and recovery services across Los Angeles County.

With more than 2.9 million visits annually and a workforce of over 23000 dedicated staff LA Health Services is proud to deliver high-quality compassionate and accessible care to everyone no matter how they come through our doors.

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• Assists the 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 medication directives from physicians by checking patient identification and completing prescription charges where necessary.
• Read prescribers medication chart orders; selects the medication(s); places the medication in appropriate patient medication drawer; and presents completed medication order to the Pharmacist for review.
• Deciphers the prescription or physician drug orders to resolve drugs name strength dosage form quantity and/or other special instructions written by the provider.
• Enters patient and prescription data into the Pharmacy computer system to generate labels and collates completed labels with corresponding prescriptions for filling.
• Enters additional computer entries to update patient and inventory records as needed.
• Initiates and maintains inpatient information records showing each medication name dosage form date and method of administration ordered for each individual patient.
• Receives and processes orders for parenteral solutions preparing such solutions following set protocols and procedures; resolves and measures amounts of drug(s) and solution(s) required; labels finished products.
• Provides routine information to patients regarding prescriptions refills referrals and procedural questions as advised by the Pharmacist.
• Performs packaging manipulative repetitive or other non-discretionary prescription filling or related tasks while under the direct supervision and control of a pharmacist.
• Assists the pharmacy supervisor/staff in the training of pharmacy technician trainees and other support staff as needed.
• Prepares and mixes various chemotherapeutic agents and related drugs following proper aseptic techniques and procedures.
• Replenishes the drugs in automated dispensing systems in addition to general maintenance minor repairs and troubleshooting of the system when vital.
• Delivers filled medication orders to the wards as advised; exchanges medication drawer/bins; requisitions and shelves replenishment stock and checks for outdated deteriorated or contaminated drugs overstock and accurate storage of pharmaceutical products requiring frequent bending lifting reaching and carrying/moving drugs such as intravenous solutions and medication cassettes 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 receive pharmaceutical orders electronically; to verify orders received and to complete transactions and receive data.
• Assists the pharmacist in packaging and repackaging activities.
• Perform any back-up tasks and duties associated with clerical pharmacy helper or housekeeping responsibilities vital for the operation of the Pharmacy as directed by the pharmacist as necessary.

Requirements to Qualify:

Certification/License:

Physical Class III Moderate: This class requires that the incumbent stand or walk most of the time with bending stooping squatting twisting reaching working on irregular surfaces occasional lifting of objects weighing over 25 pounds and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds.

OUR ASSESSMENT PROCESS:
This opportunity is considered noncompetitive meaning you will only need to meet the requirements. If you do we will put you on a list with everyone who qualifies. Candidates entitled to veterans credit will be placed ahead of candidates who are not entitled to veterans credit. For information on veterans credit please review the Employment Information section of this job posting. This list will be used to fill vacancies as they occur.

ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION:
Applicants who qualify for this position will be placed on the list for a period of 12 months and will need to meet the requirements within that timeframe.

Applications will be processed as they are received and added to the list accordingly for 12 months.

Applicants will be placed on a list of eligible candidates without indication of relative standing in the examination. The appointing power may appoint any one of the names on the appropriate list except a person without Veterans credit may not be appointed if there are three or more names on the list of persons entitled to Veterans credit.

No person may compete in this examination more than once every twelve (12) months.

Appointees may be required to work any shift including evenings nights weekends and holidays.

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.

NOTE: If you are unable to attach required documents you must e-mail the documents to the exam analyst at within 7 calendar days of filing online. Please include the exam number and the exam title.

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Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number so include yours when applying

For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County

All applicants must file their application using their own userID and password. Using a family member or friends user ID and password may erase a candidates original application record

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DEPARTMENT CONTACT:

Michelle Rivas Exam Analyst

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

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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.

Career PathFinder:
Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application at .

Veterans Credit:
Pursuant to the County Charter and County policy in all open competitive examinations (i.e. examinations open to everyone) the County of Los Angeles will add a credit of 10 percent of the total credits specified for such examination to the final passing score of an honorably discharged veteran as well as the spouse of a deceased or disabled veteran who served in the Armed Forces of the United States under specific conditions.
For more information on veterans credit please visit: September 2025