Pharmacy Clerk & Technician 2 (Madras)

Initial Posting Date:
03/01/2024
Application Deadline:
03/14/2024
Agency:
Department of Corrections
Salary Range:
$3,510 - $5,020
Position Type:
Employee
Position Title:
Pharmacy Clerk & Technician 2 (Madras)
Job Description:
Pharmacy Clerk & Technician 2 (Madras)
Deer Ridge Correctional Institution –
Madras, Oregon
Oregon Department of Corrections
The Oregon Department of Corrections is looking for a Pharmacy Clerk & Technician 2.
The Oregon Department of Corrections (ODOC) seeks to employ career-oriented candidates and offers employment opportunities in a wide variety of challenging occupations. ODOC’s mission is to promote public safety by holding offenders accountable for their actions and reducing the risk of future criminal behavior.
This position is represented by American Federations of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME). This position may be eligible for Police & Fire (P&F) benefits through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), as defined by statute.
What you will be doing
Your primary duties in this position are to ensure, under the direct supervision of a licensed Pharmacist, adequate stock levels of medication, medical, and office supplies are maintained to provide for and meet the needs of the department statewide. Licensed technical support is provided to the licensed pharmacists in accordance with established procedures, maintaining compliance with relevant state and federal statutes. You will be responsible for assisting the Pharmacists in the nonjudgmental aspects of preparing and dispensing pharmaceuticals for all Health Services Programs.
You will be expected to recognize your responsibility to act ethically at all times in accordance with the very highest standards of integrity. Regular attendance is an essential function required to meet the demands of this job and to provide necessary services.
The incumbent is expected to perform position duties in a manner which promotes customer service and harmonious working relationships, including treating all persons courteously and respectfully; engage in effective team participation through willingness to assist and support co-workers, supervisors, and other work-related associations; develop good working relationships with division and agency staff and supervisors through active participation in cross-divisional group projects and in identifying and resolving problems in a constructive, collaborative manner; demonstrate openness to constructive feedback and suggestions, in an effort to strengthen work performance, and contribute to a positive, respectful and productive work atmosphere.
Minimum Qualifications
One year of training and/or experience demonstrating the knowledge of medical terminology and abbreviations; pharmaceutical terms and drug names (generic and trade); mathematics to compute dosages and rate of drug use; metric system, weights, and volume; principles of record keeping; inventory control procedures; pharmaceutical and supplies ordering procedures; pharmaceutical storage and maintenance procedures; AND be currently registered as a Pharmacy Technician through the Oregon State Board of Pharmacy.
Note: Some positions may be required to hold and maintain national Pharmacy Technician certification.

General Knowledge of

• Arithmetic
• Principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction

Requested Skills in

• Working in a pharmacy setting
• Counting and multiplying
• Blister packing
• Medication and generic names
• Medicine handling and storage

How to Apply

• In the Job History section of your online Workday application clearly describe your experience as it relates to the minimum and general knowledge requirements and requested skills.
• Be sure to demonstrate you have obtained any skills requested or required through education, work experience, or by showing you have transferable skills (i.e., skills obtained through military education or experience) that substantially relate to this position.

Applicants must update their Job History in Workday. Applications submitted without updating Job History on Workday may not be considered.
Only the candidates whose experience most closely matches the qualifications and requested skills of this position will be invited to an interview.
In the Job History section of your online application clearly describe your experience as it relates to the minimum and special qualifications, requested skills, and/or desired attributes. Be sure to demonstrate you have obtained any skills requested or required through education, work experience, or by showing you have transferable skills (i.e., skills obtained through military education or experience) that substantially relate to this position.
Failure to provide this information may result in eliminating your application from further consideration. A resume will not substitute for completing the work experience section of your application.
Working Conditions
Normally works in a Pharmacy/office, warehouse environment. Requires physical ability to perform heavy lifting for short duration on daily basis, load and off-load supply shipments. Operates equipment unique to pharmacy operations and subjected to hazards associated in accomplishment of assigned duties in the pharmacy. May encounter exposure to medicinal substances that are caustic, volatile, carcinogenic and/or mutagenic. Security regulations require skills and knowledge of prison environment. Working conditions include occasional contact with inmates in the institution setting; necessity of standing for frequent and prolonged periods of time; frequent walking & sitting; working for frequent periods of time at a computer terminal; frequent lifting of packages weighing up to 50 lbs. and carrying them distances of 15 to 100 feet and frequent gripping, reaching bending and twisting motions. Work of this position is reviewed by a Manager by way of oral/written daily, weekly, and monthly reports relative to pharmacy operations. Purpose of the review is to assure that pharmacy operations accomplish the objectives and goals meant to meet the mission of the Department of Corrections.
Requirements for Employment
You must be able to pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, the following convictions are likely to result in being disqualified for this position: felony convictions, computer theft, identify theft and fraud. CJIS clearance is done at the conditional job offer.

The Selection Process – We expect to

• Initial review of minimum qualifications, knowledge, and skills.
• Consideration of top candidates - Recruitment will review and refer the top candidates to the hiring manager.
• There will be interviews and/or testing to determine the best candidates for a position.
• Background check and reference checks - All finalists must pass a thorough a criminal record check and reference check.

Benefits
The salary range listed above is for non-PERS qualifying applicants. PERS qualifying applicants may be eligible for an adjusted range. The State of Oregon provides a generous benefit package, which includes family health and dental insurance, optional short and long-term disability and term life insurance – all of which can be tailored to individual needs. Also provided are fully paid retirement program, modest life insurance policy, paid holidays, vacation and sick leave. Position may be eligible for Police & Fire (P&F) benefits through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), as defined by statute.
Additional Information:
IMPORTANT: Please monitor your Workday and email accounts. You may be asked to submit additional information after initial application.
Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (EDI&B)
is embedded in the Department of Corrections core values. The department strives to be a model employer committed to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Ensuring legal compliance, efficiency, and exceeding expectations to deliver the best public services.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran or protected veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. Additional information can be found from The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
Know Your Rights (eeoc.gov)
ODOC is responsible for complying with the Federal Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA 42 U.S.C. 1997). PREA prohibits the Oregon Department of Corrections from hiring, promoting, or contracting with anyone (that will have direct contact with residents) who has engaged in, been convicted of, or been civilly or administratively adjudicated for engaging in sexual abuse in confinement settings. For more information regarding PREA please visit:
United States Department of Justice
.
Veterans’ Preference
Under Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans’ preference.
Review our veterans’ preference page for details about eligibility
. Please note – if you checked you are a veteran, you will be asked to upload your documents later in the application process, after you have applied.
Questions
If you have questions about the position, please contact the recruiter,
Kelli Ketchum
and reference number: Req-150427.

The fine print:

• Warning! The system will timeout after 15 minutes of inactivity. You must submit your application after you begin the process – you cannot save your progress and come back to it later.
• Workday performs weekly maintenance Friday evenings, and the system may be down for several hours. Please plan accordingly.
• This applicant list may be used to fill future vacancies.
• We may also use other factors to help us decide who will move forward, such as your related work experience, education, and overall professionalism of your application materials.
• Do not attach extra documents. We will only review documents requested in the posting.
• ODOC does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete an I-9 and confirm authorization to work in the United States.
• This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.
• Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice. The pay and benefits on all announcements may change without notice.

Please refer the Job description for details