CDOC Pharmacy Technician II - Colorado Springs

Class Code & Classification Description C8E2XX Pharmacist II Department Information &If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference and builds greater public confidence in good government, consider joining the dedicated people of the State of Colorado. Our professionals strive to support state government and the citizens of Colorado. Customer service is a key component for every position in state government as is the focus on ideas and ways to redesign the delivery of services in making state government more effective and efficient. In addition to a great agency and rewarding, meaningful work, we offer: Distinctive career advancement opportunities throughout the state system; Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined; Contribution Plan plus 401K and 457 plans. Member Contribution Rates . Correctional Officers I-IV qualify as "Safety Officers" and are eligible for increased PERA benefits; Medical and dental health plans; Short and long term disability coverage; Paid life insurance; 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave; Wellness program, tuition reimbursement, training opportunities and more; Visit State of Colorado Employee Benefits. for more information; This position is compensated on a bi-weekly pay cycle. Who May Apply This position is only open to Colorado state residents. Job Location: Department of Corrections Headquarters The resulting eligibility list may be used to fill future vacancies at this location. Description Of Job Description of Job: Duties This position assists the pharmacists in the processing and dispensing of prescriptions, provide pharmacy services including medical supplies to the Colorado Department of Corrections clinical units. Duties include, but are not limited to the following: Fill, dispense, record, and route prescription to the proper destinations under the supervision of a pharmacist; Assist with packing and repackaging of medications into blister packages including the operations of a pill packaging machine; Maintain medication stock levels; order, receive, and store incoming drugs and medical supply orders; Maintain records for stock medications and assist in processing medications returned from the clinical units; Utilize Pharmacy software to manage patient data, retrieve information, update drug files, and generate stock and patient specific medication labels ; Provide information to Clinical Services staff on drug availability, uses, formulary status, dosage and storage conditions, and brand/generic conversion information; Maintain prescription files, update records of controlled and non-controlled stock drugs as required by applicable laws; Assist pharmacist with administrative functions; Train new employees in using the computer programs necessary to function as a pharmacy employee. Residency Requirement Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application. Class Code & Classification Description C8E2XX Pharmacist II Education/Licensure/Certification/Experience Minimum Qualifications: Current, valid certification or provisional certification as a Pharmacy Technician from the Colorado State Board of Pharmacy AND Two (2) years of experience in an occupational field related to the work assigned to the position No Substitutions Minimum Qualifications Ensure that the “Work Experience” section of the application is complete and contains all relevant work experience related to the position that you are applying for . This information will be used to help determine compensation for the position. “See resume” statements cannot be accepted in lieu of the “work experience” section of the application. Additional work experience will not be accepted after the job announcement close date for compensation purposes. Required Competencies Excellent written and oral communication skills; Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with pharmacy and clinical staff Exceptional organizational and multi-tasking skills; Ability to work in a fast paced environment; Ability to meet work schedule; Ability to read and comprehend the English language; Ability to effectively communicate fluently in English both verbally and in writing. Ability to create accessible documents and technical content that follows plain language guidelines with accessibility in mind. Self-control, a strong sense of ability to work in stressful, potentially violent situations; Ability to remain alert, emotionally stable, and mentally resilient under pressure and observant throughout their shift; Tolerance to stress, confinement, and high-stakes interaction. Preferred Qualifications Experience packing and repackaging medications into blister cards; Experience with 340B Operations; Experience as a Pharmacy Technician Leader. IMPORTANT INFORMATION The Assessment Process : Your application will be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum Qualifications (MQ's). Applicants that meet MQ’s will be included in the Comparative Analysis process. Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted through a comparative analysis which may include, but is not limited to, a suitability screening, Online Assessment, oral assessment, written performance assessment or it may include a review of your application material and your responses to any supplemental questions by a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to assess and rank applicants in order to establish an eligible list for referral to the hiring manager for final consideration. Be sure the “Work Experience” section of your application is complete and specifically addresses your qualifications, experience, and accomplishments as they relate to the Description of the Job , Minimum Qualifications , Required Competencies and Preferred Qualifications as listed above. Resumes and “see resume” statements will not be accepted in lieu of the “Work Experience” section of the application. Failure to include adequate information or follow instructions by the closing date may result in your application not being accepted and/or may affect your score, rank or inclusion in the final pool of eligible applicants. Employees who are rehired or reinstated within six months of their separation will return at either their previous pay rate if hired into the same class level or based on their time in the class series, whichever is higher. Those rehired or reinstated after six months' separation will be calculated using the same formula for new hires and promotions. Please note that while this change in role may constitute a change in title and/or responsibility, salary adjustments are not guaranteed and may be influenced by factors such as internal pay equity, budget constraints, market benchmarks, or the individual’s current compensation level. Any changes to compensation will be determined separately and communicated accordingly. If you have transcripts, a license or other relevant documentation regarding your qualifications, upload and attach copies to your application. If an unofficial copy of transcripts is being submitted at the time of application, transcripts from colleges or universities outside the United States must be assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. This documentation is the responsibility of the applicant and must be included as part of your application materials. Failure to provide a transcript or credential evaluation report may prevent your application from moving forward in the selection process. Under the Job Application Fairness Act (SB 23-058), applicants may redact information from certifications and transcripts that identify their age, date of birth or dates of attendance from an educational institution. In order to process a background investigation, your application must include at least (10) ten years of the most current work experience unless experience related to the job for which you are applying is later than (10) years. Failure to provide this information could result in delays and/or elimination from the background investigation process. Toll Free Applicant Technical Support: If you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (e.g. uploading or attaching documents to your online application) call NEOGOV technical support at View phone number on click.appcast.io Mon-Fri between 6 am and 6 pm (Pacific Time). Helpful hints: if you are having difficulty uploading or attaching documents to your application first, ensure your documents are PDF or Microsoft Word files and second, close the document before you attempt to upload (attach) it. Conditions of Employment: All job offers are contingent upon a successful medical screening by a healthcare professional, certifying the candidate's ability to perform the essential functions of the position. Applicant must consent to hold harmless CDOC and its agents and staff from any liability arising in whole or in part from the testing and the use of this information in connection with CDOC’s consideration of application for employment. Must be 21 years of age Possess a valid driver’s license. Drivers must maintain a valid, non-restricted Colorado driver’s license, obey traffic laws, and be able to safely operate a motor vehicle. State drivers are expected to maintain a safe driving record consistent with Colorado Division of Human Resources Universal Policy Driving Standards . Eligibility to drive a State-owned vehicle, includes holding a valid Colorado driver’s license within 30 days of employment or residency change and meeting specific driving record criteria. Serious traffic violations, including DUIs or reckless driving, can disqualify drivers for up to seven years. A ll State Vehicles are monitored by #J-18808-Ljbffr Colorado Department of Corrections