Certified Pharmacy Technician

Maricopa County
parental leave, sick time, tuition reimbursement
United States, Arizona, Phoenix
3250 West Lower Buckeye Road (Show on map)
Nov 09, 2024
Posting Date 11/08/24 Application Deadline 12/06/24 Pay Range $19.75 - $27.25 hourly Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek. Job Type Unclassified Department Correctional Health About the Position The Certified Pharmacy Technician ensures pharmacy compliance with the DEA and the Arizona State Board of Pharmacy regulations regarding handling controlled and non-controlled medications. In this position, you will work with a pharmacist, a team of nurses, providers, and pharmacy technicians to ensure that medical clinics receive medications within the Maricopa County Jails. You will be responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of clinic medication rooms. About Us It's time for you to utilize and perfect your talents. Correctional Health Services (CHS) is an industry-leading healthcare organization for the incarcerated population. Our department's culture promotes collaboration, continuous training and flexibility. We challenge our team to spearhead initiatives, break down barriers and advance their expertise. Apply now to work with a dynamic group of diverse and talented professionals. Proud to Offer Tuition reimbursement Exceptional work-life balance Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts Employee discounts for goods and services Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12.27% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1 Learn more at Work With Us \| Maricopa County, AZ We Require One year of experience as a Pharmacy Technician A current, unrestricted Pharmacy Technician certification/license issued by the Arizona State Board of Pharmacy High School Diploma or GED We Also Value Experience as a licensed Pharmacy Technician in a retail, corrections, or hospital setting Job Contributions Work with nursing teams and providers to maintain and manage medication rooms within the Maricopa County Jail clinics Manages Medication, scans medications into the clinic from pharmacy vendor Reconciles and received medications, inventories clinic stock and monitors for outdated medications, orders stock medications as needed to maintain established clinic PAR level Assists clinic nurses with patient specific medication refills, returns medications and accurately documents findings and processes Manages controlled medications for all CHS clinic by ordering replacement stock to maintain clinic par level, destroys abandoned patient specific medications, audits all controlled medication sign out sheets for compliance, monitor methadone sign out sheets and shift counts to ensure clinics are within DEA guidelines Works with contracted pharmacy to reduce fiscal waste of non-returnable medications, manages and records destruction of unused 340B medications Manage the distribution and accountability of immunizations supplied by Public Health to ensure compliance with the Vaccines for Adults program Maintains medications on provider cart by ordering replacement stock when needed and replace outdated medication Assists with medication transfer between clinics when needed Working Conditions Must be able to work inside a jail setting in a dangerous, time-pressured work environment with frequent public contact and exposure to contagious diseases, chemicals, fumes, high noise, dim lighting, bright lighting, and isolated work areas Ability to travel between work locations in climate changes, going indoors and outdoors Valid Arizona driver's license is required upon hire Ability to sit for long periods of time, walk long distances, climb stairs, work on a computer for extended periods, and lift up to 30 pounds Selection Procedure Only the most qualified candidates will be considered Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer. Apply Now!