Pharmacy Technician (2409) - Dept. of Public Health

City and County of San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to enhancing public health in San Francisco! As a Pharmacy Technician, you will play a vital role in providing pharmaceutical care, supporting registered pharmacists, and ensuring the accurate preparation and dispensing of medications. This position offers an opportunity to work in diverse settings, including hospitals and community health clinics, where your contributions will directly impact the health and well-being of the community. If you're detail-oriented and passionate about healthcare, this role is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in a licensed pharmacy assisting with drug preparation.
• Valid Pharmacy Technician License from California State Board of Pharmacy.

Responsibilities

• Prepare unit dose medications and compounds under supervision.
• Maintain drug stock levels and manage inventory records.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Pharmaceutical Care

Communication Skills

Education

Pharmacy Technician License

Tools

Automated Dispensing Equipment

Pharmacy-related Software

Job description

Company Description

The Department of Public Health prioritizes equitable and inclusive access to quality healthcare for its community and values the importance of diversity in its workforce. All employees at the Department of Public Health work to advance equity, inclusion, and diversity with a specific lens and focus on race, ethnicity, gender, sex, sexuality, disability, and immigration status.

• Application Opening – Friday, June 17, 2022
• Application Deadline – Continuous
• Salary: $96,850 - $117,754 Annually
• Appointment Type: Permanent Civil Service
• Recruitment ID: CCT-2409-H00013

The Mission of the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) is to protect and promote the health of all San Franciscans. SFDPH strives to achieve its mission through the work of two main Divisions - the San Francisco Health Network and Population Health. The San Francisco Health Network is the City’s only complete system of care and has locations throughout the City, including Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center, Laguna Honda Hospital and Rehabilitation Center, and over 15 primary care health centers.

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Job Description

Nature of Positions: Positions are located throughout the Department of Public Health including Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital & Trauma Center (ZSFG), San Francisco County Jails, Community Behavioral Health Services, and various clinics and Health Centers located throughout the City and County of San Francisco. Some positions may require employees to work directly with individuals within locked jails and psychiatric facilities, the homeless population, and individuals who may have or may be carriers of infectious/communicable diseases.

Under the supervision of a pharmacist, the Pharmacy Technician supports the provision of pharmaceutical care to patients served by the San Francisco Department of Public Health. Assists registered pharmacists in performing nonprofessional duties in an institutional pharmacy; receives, inspects, stores, and fills orders for pharmaceutical supplies. Nature of work involves continuous close attention to detail and some potential exposure to hazardous substances.

Under supervision, the Pharmacy Technician performs the following essential job functions:

• Accurately prepares unit dose medications, compounds a variety of pharmaceuticals under the supervision of a Pharmacist, including intravenous admixtures according to proper aseptic technique and in accordance with professional standards and departmental policies and procedures.
• Prepares or repackages drugs and pharmaceuticals under the supervision of a Pharmacist, in amounts needed to fill written orders/prescriptions.
• Prepares medication labels based on written orders from physicians and other professional staff according to California State Board of Pharmacy requirements.
• Records billing information for accurate and appropriate billing of patients for medications.
• Maintains drug and pharmaceutical stock levels by counting and checking stores of drugs and pharmaceuticals against standard, pre-set stock levels.
• Inspects and stores delivered stock in the pharmacy patient care areas by sorting and shelving them for optimal retrieval.
• Delivers, retrieves, and exchanges medications and pharmaceutical items to and from specified areas.
• Provides information to patients, public and other healthcare providers within the scope of Technician activities.
• Orients and trains new personnel, pharmacy students, or others on departmental policies and procedures.
• Uses, maintains, and troubleshoots automated dispensing equipment or relevant pharmacy-related software.
• Accurately prepares, dispenses, and documents controlled substance orders, and maintains accurate inventory records.

The 2409 Pharmacy Technician also performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Experience: One (1) year (equivalent to 2,000 hours) of experience (in the last 5 years) assisting in the preparation of drug and pharmaceutical items in a licensed pharmacy.

2. License: Possession of a valid Pharmacy Technician License/Registration issued by the California State Board of Pharmacy. (Please attach a copy)

• License status must be "Current" according to search.dca.ca.gov.

Substitution: Possession of a valid Intern Pharmacist License/Registration issued by the California State Board of Pharmacy may substitute for the required experience and license.

Possible Special Conditions:

• One (1) year of experience assisting in the preparation of drug and pharmaceutical items in a licensed inpatient pharmacy within the last five years.
• Six (6) months of experience in database application support, operational support, software installation and maintenance.
• The ability to obtain and maintain security clearance with the San Francisco Sheriff’s Department.

Important Note: Please make sure it is absolutely clear in your application exactly how you meet the minimum qualifications.

Selection Procedures:

After application submission, candidates deemed qualified must complete all subsequent steps to advance in this selection process.

Minimum Qualification Supplemental Questionnaire (MQSQ): Candidates will be required to complete an MQSQ as part of the employment application.

Assessment Component: Candidates that meet the minimum qualifications will be invited to participate in Training and Experience Evaluation exam.

Training and Experience Evaluation (Weight: 100%): Candidates must achieve a passing score on the Training and Experience exam in order to continue in the selection process.

How to apply: Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are only accepted through an online process. Visit careers.sf.gov and begin the application process.

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact the analyst, Herbert Chau at [e-mail] or [phone].

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities, and persons with disabilities to apply.