Pharmacy Technician, CF - California Correctional Institution (CCI)

California Correctional Health Care Services; California (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A state healthcare organization is seeking an entry-level Pharmacy Technician to assist with medication orders and supply chain management. Candidates must have a valid certificate as a Pharmacy Technician from the State Board of Pharmacy. This role involves maintaining inventory and ensuring compliance with medical regulations. Join us for a rewarding career in healthcare in California, where equal opportunity is upheld.

Qualifications

• Possession of a valid certificate of registration as a Pharmacy Technician.
• One year of clerical work experience in a pharmacy is preferred.
• Completion of formal training program for Pharmacy Technician.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing medication orders.
• Coordinate the medication supply chain.
• Maintain records and medication inventory.

Skills

Pharmacy operations

Medication inventory management

Clerical work in pharmacy

Education

Certificate of registration as a Pharmacy Technician

Completion of an academic curriculum for Pharmacy Technician

Job description

Overview

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Job Description And Duties

Effective July 1, 2025, in accordance with the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) was implemented. PLP 2025 requires each full-time employee in Bargaining Unit 20, and related Excluded, Exempt and Statutory Exempt employees, will have their base salary reduced by 3 percent and will receive 5 PLP 2025 leave credits monthly through June 2027. Salaries do not reflect the recent changes. Part-time employees are subject to the same conditions as full-time employees, on a prorated basis equivalent to their time-base. Permanent intermittent employees are subject to the same condition as full-time employees, based on the number of hours worked in the pay period.

Under the direct supervision of the Pharmacist-in-Charge (Pharmacy Services Manager or Pharmacist II) and the professional supervision of a pharmacist, the Pharmacy Technician performs nondiscretionary tasks and technical duties that are part of pharmacy operations. The Pharmacy Technician assists in preparing medication orders; coordinating the medication supply chain; and maintaining records and medication inventory in accordance with policies, laws, and regulations.

Please note: A Training and Development (T&D) assignment will not be considered at this time.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Note: Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application.

Department Website: https://cchcs.ca.gov/careers

Job Description And Duties: Additional context is included in this description for clarity of responsibilities and expectations.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex, and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

Minimum Qualifications

• Possession of a valid certificate of registration as a Pharmacy Technician issued by the State Board of Pharmacy per Business and Professions Code sections 4115 and 4202.
• Registration requirements shall not apply during the first year of employment for a person employed or utilized as a Pharmacy Technician to assist in the filling of prescriptions for an inmate of a correctional facility of the State Departments of Youth Authority or Corrections, or for a person receiving treatment in a facility operated by the State Department of Veterans Affairs.
• Or I: One year of clerical work experience in a pharmacy relieving a pharmacist of clerical or subprofessional duties; primary duties must include stocking shelves with pharmaceutical supplies or typing pharmaceutical labels. Experience in the California state service applied toward this requirement must be in a class not less than Office Assistant (General), Range B. Academic education above the 12th grade may substitute for the experience (one year of education in science or mathematics equals six months of experience).
• Or II: Completion of an academic curriculum and formal on-the-job training program for Pharmacy Technician.

Please note: A Training and Development (T&D) assignment will not be considered at this time.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex, and sexual orientation.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider
• Industries
• Hospitals and Health Care

Note:

Job postings and related information may be updated. This description preserves the essential details of the role as provided.