PHARMACY TECHNICIAN

Job Summary

This position is assigned to the Pharmacy Division, located at Casa Grande Transitional Housing (CGTH), in Las Vegas. Pharmacy Technicians work under general supervision of a licensed pharmacist and process prescriptions and provide technical support services to professional pharmacists. Incumbents transcribe orders and list available data such as patient unit, age, sex, diagnosis, allergies, drug history, and medication information; record transactions in patient profile to comply with recordkeeping requirements mandated by State and federal laws; measure and fill patient medications; prepare labels in accordance with State laws and accreditation standards; inspect drug storage areas; check medication rooms on units to comply with accreditation requirements; check unit emergency boxes to verify that locks are intact; check for outdated drugs to ensure compliance with federal and State regulations and other tasks as needed and consistent with the pharmacy operations.

Pharmacy Technicians process prescriptions and practitioners' orders and provide support services to pharmacists.

Essential Qualifications

One or more years of applicable experience as described in the job duties and current licensure as a Pharmaceutical Technician issued by the Nevada State Board of Pharmacy.

Job Duties

1. Obtain and prepare prescription orders and review for errors or incomplete information.
2. Transcribe orders and record data in patient profiles to meet legal requirements.
3. Sort, stock, and label medications and monitor inventory.
4. Fill medications including floor stock orders.
5. Complete billing forms and record transactions to collect payment.
6. Monitor and inspect drug storage areas.
7. Conduct pharmacy medication room.
8. Maintain and procure inventory and confirm delivery of a variety of items.
9. Ensure activities comply with applicable federal and State laws, regulations, and standards.
10. Perform related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

This class specification lists the major knowledge, skills and abilities of the job and is not all inclusive. Incumbent(s) will be expected to have knowledge, skills and abilities from a previous level. Knowledge of:

• Applicable federal and State laws, regulations, and agency policies and procedures; medical terminology; pharmaceutical products; pharmaceutical computer systems; requirements of accreditation agencies.
• Metric system of measurement; algebra, biology, and chemistry; drug indications, side effects, and dosage; chemical formulas and terminology.

Skill in:

• Interpersonal and communication, both verbal and written.
• Use and operation of office and job-related equipment and software.

Ability to:

• Maintain a variety of records and files; type prescription labels in proper format; transcribe practitioners' instructions; perform pharmaceutical and mathematical calculations; take inventory of supply and prepare related records; follow verbal and written instructions.

Recruiter Contact Information: Susan Ashley – View email address on click.appcast.io

The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.

Please send direct Inquiries or correspondence to the recruiter listed on this announcement.

Benefits include:

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees' Benefits Program (PEBP).
• Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.
• Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.
• Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
• Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if their position is at 50% or more full-time equivalency. For more information on how PERS service may impact Social Security benefits, visit the SSA publication (Download PDF reader).
• Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program .
• No Nevada state income tax.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment.
• Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of "standard" or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay.

Additional benefits may apply to employees covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), depending on their designated bargaining unit. For more information, visit the Labor Relations Unit (LRU).

For more details about your rights and responsibilities as a State of Nevada employee, please review the State of Nevada Employee Handbook (PDF) (Download PDF reader).

*** State Holidays The holiday schedule for State employees is established by the Legislature.

The following are legal holidays:

January 1.............................................. New Year's Day

Third Monday in January.................. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday

Third Monday in February................ Washington's Birthday

Last Monday in May........................... Memorial Day

June 19................................................ Juneteenth Day

July 4.................................................... Independence Day

First Monday in September.............. Labor Day

Last Friday in October....................... Nevada Day

November 11........................................ Veterans' Day

Fourth Thursday in November........ Thanksgiving Day

Friday following the Fourth Thursday in November...................... Family Day

December 25........................................ Christmas Day

When January 1, June 19, July 4, November 11, or December 25 falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is the observed legal holiday. If these days fall on Sunday, the following Monday is the observed holiday. Eligibility for holiday pay is covered by the provisions of NAC 284.255