Pharmacy Technician-26426008

The County of San Diego is currently hiring qualified candidates for the position of

Pharmacy Technician

The current vacancy is in the Sheriff's Office at the North County detention facility. The starting salary for this position will be based on the candidate’s qualifications at time of appointment.

Future Salary Increases June 2027 – 4.87% increase to base pay (3% Across-the- Board + 1.87% Market Adjustment)

The Pharmacy Technician's primary function is to process and package medication prescriptions in a licensed pharmacy, ensure drug inventory is adequate to meet the needs of day-to-day operations, confirm drug products and corresponding barcodes are entered into the formulary database for patient safety, and monitor and communicate drug shortages with appropriate staff. The current vacancy is in the Sheriff's Office; however, the eligible list established from this recruitment may also be used to fill future vacancies in other departments.

The ideal candidate will have had prior experience as a pharmacy technician in the retail/outpatient pharmacy setting performing the following duties:

• Insurance billing
• Assisting in accurately and efficiently filling prescriptions
• Medication delivery
• Inventory management
• Purchasing duties
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements
• Maintain good working relationships with stakeholders
• Assisting in the performance of pharmacy related duties

For more information about the classification, please view the Pharmacy Technician job description.

Hiring Process and Timeline

The timeline for this recruitment is outlined below.

• Job Offer and Background Process begins: Shortly after the interviews. Note: Current County employees may be excluded from additional background screening.
• Pre-employment Medical Screening: Approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results.
• Anticipated Start Date: Start date will be based upon successful completion of medical screening or other mutually agreed upon date.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current certificate and registration as a pharmacy technician in the State of California; AND,
• One (1) year of recent (within past 3 years) experience performing the duties of a pharmacy technician in an inpatient hospital, correctional facility, community center, outpatient pharmacy or retail pharmacy.

Blind Applicant Screening

The Department of Human Resources removes personally identifiable information from all recruitments. This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, hides a candidate’s personal information that could influence or bias a hiring decision. Personal information includes name, phone number, address, gender, age and race. This process helps contribute to a fair and equitable selection process leading to a more diverse and inclusive workforce.

The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview. Be sure to include your experience in meeting the minimum requirements in both the Work Experience section and the Supplemental Questionnaire section of the Application.

Condition of Employment

As part of the County of San Diego’s pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job-related activities of the position. Current County employees may be excluded from this process.

Working Conditions

May be subjected to patients with communicable diseases and persons that may be potentially hostile or violent. May work with biohazards (i.e., medications and pharmaceutical sharps) and may be exposed to chemicals.

Evaluation Qualified applicants will be placed on a six (6) month employment list based on scores received during the evaluation of information contained in their employment and supplemental applications.

Accommodation

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, on a case-by-case basis.

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