Pharmacy Technician (Departmental Promotional Only)

Salary : $73,715.20 - $92,144.00 Annually
Location : County of San Mateo, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: F058Q
Department: San Mateo Medical Center
Opening Date: 01/04/2024
Closing Date: 1/18/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
San Mateo Medical Center is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to perform a variety of routine tasks related to receiving, dispensing, distributing, controlling, maintaining, compounding, packaging and labeling of pharmaceutical products and medications in both the inpatient and outpatient Medical Center Pharmacy located at 222 West 39th Avenue in San Mateo. The pharmacy is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., and Weekends and Holidays, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. If interested in this position, you must be able to work rotating hours on the day and evening shifts, be available for on-call, and may work weekends and holidays.
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of two years of experience: at least one year in an acute hospital pharmacy, which included the use of aseptic technique for the preparation of I.V. admixture, and one year in a retail/community pharmacy setting or other practice setting (e.g., long-term care pharmacy). Experience in an inpatient pharmacy or similar setting is preferred, but not required. In addition, excellent customer service skills are a must!
There is currently one Full-time Regular vacancy.
Examples Of Duties
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Transcribe physician orders to medication profiles and assemble orders for pharmacist review.
• Perform preliminary review of new orders to screen for duplications or other routine problems and report same to pharmacist.
• Fill initial drug order and refill supplies of medication to unit dose system.
• Use a variety of packaging machines, weighing, labeling and measuring devices to package or otherwise prepare drugs in unit dose and multi-dose forms.
• Performs non-discretionary aspects of dispensing function in an outpatient pharmacy.
• Prepare and label sterile solutions using aseptic technique.
• Prepare labels for various pharmaceutical preparations including manufactured, prepackaged, unit dose and outpatient prescription containers.
• Operate computer terminal for order entry and label generation.
• Transcribe I.V. (intravenous) orders from written physician orders to Pharmacy I.V. profiles.
• Prepare I.V. admixture labels and admixtures according to proper aseptic techniques.
• Process I.V. admixture charges when appropriate.
• Prepare daily I.V. Status Forms and deliver I.V. medication to nursing units.
• Clean laminar air flow counter on a daily basis, according to established department procedures.
• Maintain adequate supplies, drugs, and equipment necessary for the preparation of I.V. admixtures.
• Assist in preparation and maintenance of department records.
• Assist in maintenance of inventory and stock, including ordering, distributing, receiving, unpacking, marking, pricing, controlling, and record keeping.
• Assist in transporting pharmaceuticals, solutions, and physician orders to and from nursing areas, and other health care sites.
• Advise immediate superior of malfunctioning equipment.
• Observe and report to immediate supervisor any unusual circumstances including those relating to drugs, drug requests, usage or security within the hospital.
• Assist in maintaining the pharmacy work areas in a neat, clean, and orderly condition.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Qualifications
Education and Experience:Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is:Satisfactory completion of an approved Pharmacy Technician Program or one year of experience in an acute hospital pharmacy which included the use of aseptic technique for the preparation of I.V. admixture.License and Certification:Registration as a Pharmacy Technician issued by the State of California.
Knowledge of:

• Medical terminology and abbreviations.
• Methods and procedures involved in proper handling and storing of pharmaceutical supplies.
• Basic pharmacology and pharmacological nomenclature.
• State and federal pharmacy regulations as they pertain to specific assignments.
• Aseptic technique and manipulation of sterile solutions.
• Aseptic method of I.V. preparation.
• Units of measurement by weight and volume.
• Basic arithmetic.
• Various methods of payment of patient's pharmacy bills.
• Operation of various machines and devices utilized in a pharmacy.

Skill/Ability to:

• Use basic weighing and measuring devices.
• Perform weighing, measuring and documentation with accuracy.
• Perform routine mathematical calculations.
• Operate a computer terminal.
• Type simple forms, records and reports.
• Understand and apply policies and procedures pertaining to the job assignments.
• Communicate clearly and effectively.
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Deal tactfully and work cooperatively with hospital staff and patients.

Application/Examination
Departmental Promotional Only. Only current County of San Mateo employees in the San Mateo County Health Department with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, Confidential and Management extra-help/limited term, and SEIU or AFSCME represented extra help/limited term positions prior to the final filing date may apply.
The examination process will consist of an application screening (weight: pass/fail) based on the candidates' application and responses to the supplemental questions. Candidates who pass the application screening will be invited to a panel interview (weight: 100%). Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations or further evaluation of work experience may be conducted to group applicants by level of qualification. All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California and applicants must participate at their own expense.
IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply" button.If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted in addition to the standard County employment application form. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required application materials. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date.Tentative Recruitment Schedule
Final Filing Date: Thursday, January 18, 2024 11:59 PM PST
Application Screening: Week of January 22, 2024
Panel/Departmental Interviews: Week of January 29, 2024 The County of San Mateo may require that all employees provide proof of COVID-19 vaccine. Employees hired into specified health care facilities and other high-risk settings where there is potential for frequent COVID-19 exposure to staff, and highly vulnerable patients are required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination. For more specific information, please refer to the County's .
San Mateo County is centrally located between San Francisco, San Jose, and the East Bay. With over 750,000 residents, San Mateo is one of the largest and most diverse counties in California and serves a multitude of culturally, ethnically and linguistically diverse communities. The County of San Mateo is committed to advancing equity in order to ensure that all employees are welcomed in a safe and inclusive environment. The County seeks to hire, support, and retain employees who reflect our diverse community. We encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply. Eighty percent of employees surveyed stated that they would recommend the County as a great place to work. The County of San Mateo is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity, equity and inclusion at all levels.
Analyst: Debbie Kong (01042024) (Pharmacy Technician - F058)
Please visit for a complete listing of all benefits for this classification.
Benefits are offered to eligible employees of the County of San Mateo. All benefits are subject to change.
As an additional benefit, the County offers extensive training and development programs designed to improve skills and enhance career opportunities. Most programs are offered on County time at no cost to you.
County employees are also covered by the federal Social Security system and earn benefits for retirement based on salary and time worked.
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IMPORTANT: Applicants for this position are required to submit responses to the following supplemental questions. Your responses will give us additional information about your background and experience related to this position and will be used in the selection process. Be concise and specific. Neatness, clarity of expression, grammar, spelling and ability to follow instructions will be considered in the evaluation process. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for your responses to these questions.

• I have read and understand these instructions. Proceed to supplemental questions.

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This recruitment is Departmental Promotional Only. Only current County of San Mateo employees in San Mateo County Health with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, Confidential and Management extra-help/limited term, and SEIU or AFSCME represented extra help/limited term positions prior to the final filing date may apply. Are you currently a San Mateo County Health employee in a classified regular, probationary, Confidential and Management extra-help/limited term, and SEIU or AFSCME represented extra help/limited term positions prior to the final filing date with at least 1040 hours of continuous service? (A "No" answer will disqualify you from this recruitment.)

• Yes
• No

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To work as a Pharmacy Technician at the San Mateo Medical Center Pharmacy Department, the State of California Board of Pharmacy requires possession of a valid and current registration as a Pharmacy Technician issued by the State of California. Do you possess a valid and current registration as Pharmacy Technician issued by the State of California? If so, please list your license number below. (Please also include your license number, issue date, and expiration date on the Certificates & Licenses section of the application. An incomplete response to this question will disqualify you from this recruitment.)
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Are you currently certified by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)? (If "Yes", please attach a copy of your certificate to your application. A "No" response to this question will not disqualify you from this recruitment.)

• Yes
• No

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Pharmacy Technicians must be able to work rotating hours on the day and evening shifts, be available for on-call, and may work weekends and holidays. Are you willing to accept these work hours and shifts? (A "No" response to this question will disqualify you from this recruitment.)

• Yes
• No

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Do you have experience as a Pharmacy Technician in the following settings? (Check all that apply.)

• Acute care hospital
• Home infusion
• Long-term care facility
• Mail Order
• Retail
• Specialty Pharmacy (e.g. compounding)
• Other (Specify in Question #9)
• None of the above

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Do you have at least one year of experience in an acute care hospital pharmacy using aseptic technique for the preparation of intravenous admixture? (A "No" response to this question will not disqualify you from this recruitment.)

• Yes
• No

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If you responded "Yes" to the previous question, provide the following information: A) the names and addresses of the employers where you acquired the experience and, B) the dates of your employment.
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A) Describe your experience as a Pharmacy Technician in a work setting other than an acute care hospital. B) Describe the type of work setting and your job duties. C) Also list the names and addresses of those employers and the dates of your employment.
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Describe your experience dealing directly with customers. Give one work-related example that best illustrates your ability to provide good customer service.
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Some positions require the ability to speak, read and write in both Spanish and English. Are you fluent in both languages? (A "No" response to this question will not disqualify you from this recruitment.)

• Yes
• No

Required Question