Pharmacy Technician

Notice of Change: This recruitment will be posted continuously until all position(s) are filled.

SALARY
$27.95 - $33.35 Hourly
$58,341.27 - $69,609.63 Annually

The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department (County Health) is currently accepting applications to fill one (1) Full-Time, bilingual English/Spanish, Pharmacy Technician position at the Santa Barbara Health Care Clinic in Santa Barbara. Travel throughout the County may be required.  

We are also accepting applications to establish an employment list for future Full-Time, Part-Time, Extra Help and 1414* vacancies for Pharmacy Technician in Lompoc, Santa Maria and Santa Barbara. 

*Civil Service Rule 1414. Appointment to Fill Vacancy During Leave of Absence. 1414 vacancies may occur as a result of a leave of absence and the duration of the appointment shall be subject to the return of the individual who is on leave. A person who is appointed to a position under Civil Service Rule 1414 may be able to transition into a regular position in the classification without re-application or re-testing, depending on the performance of the appointee and the needs of the department.  

Please select the location(s) you would like to be considered for current and future vacancies. If you qualify for this position, pass the required selection steps and are in the area of selection, then your name may be sent to the hiring manager(s) of the vacancy location(s) where you have expressed that you are willing to work.

BENEFITS: The County of Santa Barbara offers generous benefits. Click on the Benefits Tab above or CLICK HERE to view more information.  

In addition, applicants from other public sector employers may qualify for: 

• Retirement reciprocity 
• Time and service credit towards for an advanced vacation accrual rate 

POSITION: Under direct supervision of a registered pharmacist, prepares, packages, and distributes medications; performs clerical duties related to the operation of a pharmacy; and performs other related duties as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: Incumbents are authorized to perform routine tasks related to the filling of prescriptions, including tasks requiring the physical handling, counting, mixing, and packaging of pharmaceuticals. All of the Technician's work related to the filling of prescriptions must be reviewed and approved by a registered pharmacist.

This class is further distinguished from the class of Pharmacist in that incumbents may not interpret prescriptions or perform any discretionary tasks related to the filling of prescriptions that must be performed by a registered pharmacist.

The IDEAL CANDIDATE will possess: 

• Bilingual Speaking, Reading and Writing skills in English and Spanish; 
• Ability to provide exceptional customer service; 
• Ability to follow all policies, procedures, and adhere to all pharmacy laws;
• Excellent interpersonal skills to work as a contributing member of a pharmacy team;
• Knowledge related to understanding insurance billing and calculating proper days’ supply;
• At least 2 years of experience as a licensed Pharmacy Technician in the State of California.

• Selects drugs from stock for preparation; counts, pours, or mixes pharmaceuticals; places pharmaceutical products in appropriate containers and affixes labels to containers; packages and repackages pharmaceuticals to other clinics.
• Monitors prescription inventory for expired pharmaceuticals that must be returned to manufacturer; receives and prices incoming pharmaceuticals; verifies invoices and statements.
• Receives prescriptions and obtains information from patients at pharmacy window to determine financial class and eligibility; using a computerized system, enters prescription data to create a patient profile and prescription label; prepares and maintains patient profile with notations for pharmacist's review; performs clerical accounting duties related to billing and eligibility.
• Answers telephone and takes messages for patient refill requests and related pharmacy business; maintains the pharmacy in a clean and orderly condition; performs data entry for the Pathway billing and MIA Medi-Cal re-billing. 

• Possession of a valid certificate of registration as a Pharmacy Technician issued by the California State Board of Pharmacy.

Additional Requirement: Registration must be kept valid throughout the term of employment as a Pharmacy Technician.

Knowledge of: pharmacy practices and procedures; clerical and recordkeeping practices and procedures, including patient billing; drug names and generic equivalents; pharmaceutical dosage forms and strengths; common medical terms and abbreviations; units of measure.

Ability to: operate a computer and learn the department's computer system; learn and apply eligibility requirements; learn and use department's billing procedures; read physicians' prescription orders; perform simple arithmetical computations, measurements, and conversions; maintain confidentiality; perform detailed work.

APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS: 

1. Review applications and supplemental questionnaires to determine those applicants who meet the employment standards. 
2. Supplemental Questionnaire Ranking: Responses to the required supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated and auto-scored. Candidates' final score and rank on the employment list will be determined by their responses to the supplemental questionnaire. This process may be eliminated if there are fewer than 11 qualified candidates. 

Candidates must receive a percentage score of at least 70 on the supplemental questionnaire ranking to be placed on an employment list. An adjustment may be made to raw scores based on factors listed in Civil Service Rule VI. Those candidates who are successful in the selection process will have their names placed on the employment list for a minimum of three months. At the time the employment list is established, all candidates will receive written notice of their score on the exam(s), rank on the employment list, and exact duration of the employment list. 

Veteran’s Points: Veteran’s preference credit is applicable for this recruitment (5 points for veterans, 10 points for disabled veterans). To be eligible for this credit, you must be applying for this position within five years from your most recent date of: (1) honorable discharge from active military service; or, (2) discharge from a military or veterans’ hospital where treatment and confinement were for a disability incurred during active military service; or, (3) completion of education or training funded by a Federal Educational Assistance Act.  No time limit exists for veterans with 30% or more disability.  

To receive veteran’s preference points, you must: (1) check the Veteran’s Preference Points box on the employment application form, (2) submit a copy of your Form DD214 to the Human Resources Department on or before the closing date, and (3) pass all phases of the examination process.  The preference points will be added to your final test score. 

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS: The County of Santa Barbara is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants. Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter listed on the job posting. We require verification of needed accommodation from a professional source, such as a Medical Provider, or learning institution. 

The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department (County Health) requires all employees working in direct contact with patients or clients in a high-risk environment to comply with the County Health Employee Immunizations policy. This can be accomplished by providing documentation of immunizations, submitting laboratory immune titers demonstrating adequate immunity, or obtaining required vaccinations. A list of requirements, based on the specific program, will be sent at the time an offer letter is presented to the selected candidate(s) and initial documentation will be required at this time.

Conditional Job Offer: Once a conditional offer of employment has been made, candidate will be required to successfully complete a background check, which includes a conviction history check, and satisfactory reference checks. The appointee will be subject to a post-offer medical evaluation or examination. The appointee must satisfactorily complete a one-year probationary period.  

Disaster Service Workers: Pursuant to Governmental Code section 3100, all employees with the County of Santa Barbara are declared to be disaster service workers subject to such disaster service. Activities as may be assigned to them by their superiors or by law.  

STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT  

The County of Santa Barbara is dedicated to cultivating and sustaining an environment that exhibits equity and inclusion everywhere, and at all levels of our organization.  The County believes equity is a fundamental principle that must be imbedded in policies, institutional practices and systems. The County recognizes the negative impacts of systemic racism and is committed to eliminating the barriers affecting our Black, Latinx, Indigenous, and Asian community members, as well as people of other diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds. We envision a world where society and its systems (e.g. education, criminal justice, and health care, housing the economy) are just, fair, and inclusive, enabling all people to participate and reach their full potential. 

We celebrate community and employee diversity, strive for inclusion and belonging, and promote empowered participation. We aspire to build a workforce that is reflective of these values and the communities we serve. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and will resolutely uphold federal, California state law and/or Santa Barbara County ordinances. 

We believe equity and inclusion are vital to fulfill the County’s mission and to embody a culture of “One County, One Future.” Expanding the full range of employee talent allows the County to deliver our best to all our community members. 

We believe in the dignity and humanity of all people. We strive for a healthy and prosperous society that promotes all people having equitable access and opportunity. 

APPLICATION AND SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE DEADLINE: This recruitment will be posted continuously until all positions are filled.  Applications and job bulletins can be obtained 24 hours a day at www.sbcountyjobs.com. 

Farrah Medrano, Talent Acquisition Lead

County Health, PHDRecruiter@sbcphd.org.

Salary : $58,142 - $69,372