Pharmacy Technician (Continuous Recruitment - No Written Exam Required.)

Salary: $47,524.00 Annually
Location : 95 Franklin Street, Buffalo NY 14202, NY
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 41091010
Department: Erie County Medical Center
Opening Date: 12/05/2024
Exam fee: $15.00


Description
Erie County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to workplace diversity.

ALL CORRESPONDENCE REGARDING ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE VIA EMAIL.

PAPER APPLICATIONS CONTAINING AN EMAIL ADDRESS WILL ALSO RECEIVE EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE.

IF NO EMAIL IS PROVIDED, PAPER NOTIFICATION WILL ARRIVE VIA USPS.

RESIDENCE REQUIREMENTS: THERE ARE NO RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS EXAMINATION. If you pass the examination, your name will appear on the continuous eligible list for one year. After one year, your name will be removed from the list. You may apply for retest at six month intervals. The eligible list will be used to fill vacancies in the Erie County Medical Center Corporation (ECMCC).

Examples of Duties
A Pharmacy Technician assists licensed pharmacists in the dispensing and compounding of drugs in the Pharmacy Department at the Erie County Medical Center Corporation;

Assists a licensed Pharmacist in compounding, preparing and labelling drugs used to fill patient medication orders;

Retrieves prescription data from patient electronic medical record for verification of all information needed to fill a prescription by a licensed pharmacist prior to dispensing a prescription;

Retrieves drugs from stock and returns them to stock;

Prepares dosage units of drugs in appropriate containers to fill medication orders;

Attaches prescription labels to containers; Prepares manual records of dispensing for the signature or initials of the licensed pharmacist; Handles and delivers completed medications to person authorized to act on behalf of the patient;

Monitors medications and intravenous solutions for expiration dates and removes expired medications from all stock areas;

Completes nursing unit inspections regarding dispensing of drugs;

Repackages medications into dispensing units.

Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates must meet the following requirements on or before the date of the written test:

Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and possession of a license to practice as a Registered Pharmacy Technician in New York State at time of appointment and maintenance throughout duration of appointment*.

Notes:

1. * Licensed as a Pharmacist in New York State or possession of a limited permit to practice as a Pharmacist in New York State may be substituted for the education and licensure.


2. Verifiable part-time and/or volunteer experience will be pro-rated toward meeting full-time experience requirements

Supplemental Information
Subjects of Examination:

SUBJECT OF EXAMINATION: The only subject of examination will be an evaluation of your training and experience. You are therefore, asked to include in your application a summary of all pertinent training and experience in sufficient detail so that your background may be evaluated against the duties of the position.

In your summary of training include all college course work, formal in-service training, and seminars you have attended. You must specify either the number of credits received or the number of contact hours and dates of attendance. Also include a copy of your professional license. Specify the date that your license was first issued.

In your summary of experience, you must specify the dates of your employment, the number of hours worked per week, your title, and the main duties for each. Be specific; vagueness and ambiguity will NOT be resolved in your favor. Candidates who submit incomplete applications or documentation may be disqualified.

Notes:

HOW TO APPLY: Either online by clicking "Apply" on the top right of the online exam announcement or by printing a paper application from erie.gov,see ), or if you do not have internet access you may pick up an application form at the Erie County Personnel Department, 95 Franklin Street, Room 604, Buffalo, New York 14202. Forms are also available at Buffalo and Erie County Public Libraries and at Town, Village and School District administrative offices.

Completed forms should then be returned to the Erie County Personnel Department. In addition, candidates must request their colleges to send transcripts to the Erie County Personnel Department or attach transcripts to your application. No applications will be evaluated until all the above information, including transcripts, is received.

MILITARY STATUS: If you expect to enter military service, you may still compete in this examination and may be appointed or reinstated after you return home from active duty.

VERIFICATION OF QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates may be investigated or called for an interview to determine whether they qualified for appointment. In addition to meeting specific requirements, candidates and appointees must be of good moral character and habits.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: Candidates may be subject to a thorough background investigation to determine suitability for appointment. Applicants may be required to authorize access to educational, employment, criminal history and other records check as part of such investigation. Criminal convictions or other offense are subject to evaluation and may result in disqualification. Applicant will be required to submit the necessary fees for the fingerprint processing, where required.

VETERANS: Disabled and non-disabled veterans as defined in Section 85, New York State Civil Service Law, will have 5 and 2.5 points, respectively, added to their earned scores if successful in the examination. You should claim these credits when you file application but you have an option to waive them any time prior to appointment. If you have already used these credits you may not claim them again. Children of firefighters or police officers killed in the line of duty may also be eligible for additional credit. Contact the Erie County Personnel Dept. for more information.

This examination is prepared by the New York State Department of Civil Service and held in compliance with the New York State Civil Service Law and the rules and regulations of the New York State Department of Civil Service.

**IMPORTANT APPLICATION FEE - READ CAREFULLY**

A $15.00 filing fee is required for this exam. If applying online the payment process will be outlined. When submitting by mail or hand delivering, the required fee must accompany your application. Send or bring check or money order made payable to Erie County Personnel Department and write the examination number(s) on your check or money order. Do not send or bring cash, as the County cannot be responsible for cash payment. As no refund will be made, you are urged to compare your qualifications carefully with the requirements for admission and file only for those examinations for which you are clearly qualified.

APPLICATION FEE WAIVER: A waiver of application fee will be allowed if you are unemployed and primarily responsible for the support of a household. In addition, a waiver of application fee will be allowed if you are determined eligible for Medicaid, or receiving Supplemental Security Income payments, or Public Assistance (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families/Family Assistance or Safety Net Assistance) or are certified Job Training Partnership Act/Workforce Investment Act eligible through a State or local social service agency.

All claims for application fee waiver are subject to verification. If you can verify eligibility for application fee waiver, complete a (see ) and submit it with your application by the close of business on the Application Deadline as listed on the Examination Announcement.
BENEFITS OFFERED TO FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES REPRESENTED BY AFSCME IN ERIE COUNTY

HEALTH BENEFITS

Erie County offers comprehensive health insurance plans through the Labor-Management Healthcare Fund (LMHF), administered by Univera Healthcare. Eligible employees can choose from the following plans:

• Enhanced Plan (POS 202)
• Core Plan (POS 203)
• Value Plan (POS 204)
• Bronze High Deductible Plan (POS 8200)

Plan Details:

• Value Plan (POS 204): This is the default plan for all employees hired after January 1, 2018. These employees are required to contribute 15% of the plan's premium through pre-tax payroll deductions.
• Enhanced Plan (POS 202) & Core Plan (POS 203): Employees opting for these plans must pay the difference in cost between their selected plan and the employer's contribution toward the Value Plan.
• Bronze High Deductible Plan (POS 8200): Available to all employees regardless of hire date, the County covers 100% of the premium for this plan. It features a $2,000 individual / $4,000 family deductible and includes preventive services covered in full.

Dental Insurance:

Dental insurance is provided through EmblemHealth. The County pays 100% of single coverage and 90% of family coverage, up to an annual allotment.

Health Flexible Spending Account:

Erie County offers a Health Flexible Spending Account (FSA), allowing employees to set aside up to a maximum amount set by the IRS each year in pre-tax dollars for eligible medical, dental, and vision expenses.


PAID TIME OFF

• Holidays: 11 paid holidays annually.
• Vacation Leave:
  1. Starts at 10 days per year, increases to up to 30 days with seniority.
  2. Can be accrued up to 20 days; unused vacation is payable upon separation.
  3. Up to 60 hours of unused vacation time can be sold back annually, subject to minimum balance requirements.
• Sick Leave:
  1. Accrues at 13 days per year (Four hours per pay period).
  2. Unused sick leave may be accrued up to 225 days.
• Personal Leave:
  1. Four days per year.
• Bereavement Leave: Up to four paid days for immediate family.

RETIREMENT

New York State and Local Employees' Retirement System

• Eligible full-time employees are enrolled in the New York State and Local Employees' Retirement System (ERS), administered by the Office of the State Comptroller. An employee's tier is determined by their date of membership; employees who joined on or after April 1, 2012, are classified as Tier 6 members.
• Tier 6 members are required to contribute between 3% and 6% of gross reportable earnings for all years of public service. Contribution rates are determined based on annual wage and are adjusted annually on April 1.
• Tier 6 members become vested after 5 years of credited service, with an option to retire as early as age 55.

Deferred Compensation Plan

Erie County offers a 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan administered by Corebridge Financial (formerly AIG/VALIC). This plan is a voluntary, employee-funded program designed to supplement an employee's retirement savings. Employees can contribute up to 100% of their salary on a pre-tax or Roth after-tax basis, not exceeding the annual IRS limit. (For 2025, the contribution limit is $23,500.)

WORK SCHEDULE

• Employees work a standard schedule that includes a paid half-hour lunch period each workday.
• Eligible employees receive overtime pay at one and one-half times their regular rate for hours worked beyond their standard work schedule. Alternatively, employees may opt to accrue compensatory time in lieu of overtime pay, up to a maximum of 80 hours.
• Shift Differential Pay: Employees working non-standard shifts receive an additional $1.50 per hour.

TRANSPORTATION BENEFITS

Flexible Spending Accounts

• Transit Commuter Benefits Account: Save on commuting expenses, including Metro trains and buses, commuter trains, ridesharing, etc. with a pre-tax paycheck deduction. Employees may deduct an IRS-set amount each month for combined commuter highway vehicle transportation and transit passes.
• Parking Commuter Benefits Account: Save on work-related parking expenses with a pre-tax paycheck deduction. Employees may deduct an IRS-set amount each month for qualified parking.

OTHER BENEFITS

• Employee Discount Program - PerkSpot: Erie County employees have access to PerkSpot, an exclusive online discount platform offering savings on a wide range of products and services.
• On-Site Fitness Center: The Rath Building features an on-site fitness center available to County employees. This facility provides convenient access to exercise equipment and wellness resources.
• Employee Assistance Program: Erie County provides a confidential Employee Assistance Program through eviCore, offering support for various personal and work-related challenges.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program: As a public sector employee, you may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, which forgives the remaining balance on Direct Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan.
• Additional Paid Time Off: Employees are entitled to paid time off to (a) take promotional and open competitive civil service examinations administered by Erie County, (b) cancer screenings (up to four hours annually), and (c) donate blood (up to four hours annually).
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DCFSA): Erie County offers a DCFSA, allowing employees to set aside up to $5,000 pre-tax dollars to cover eligible dependent care expenses.
• Commitment to Internal Promotion: Erie County strongly supports career advancement and promotion from within. Civil service promotional opportunities are posted internally, and eligible employees are encouraged to apply.