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Under direct supervision of a registered pharmacist, performs a variety of tasks to assist in the operation of the Ventura County Medical Center Inpatient, Outpatient or Infusion Pharmacy.

Distinguishing Characteristics:

This class differs from Pharmacy Technician I in that the incumbents perform a broad range of more complex technical duties related to packaging, manipulative, repetitive, or other nondiscretionary tasks related to the processing or a prescription.

APPROXIMATE SALARIES: 
Pharmacy Technician II: $21.23 - $26.96 hourly (this includes base pay and MBPP)

Effective 11/16/21, a market-based premium pay (MBPP) for Regular Pharmacy Technician incumbents will be applied as follows:
     Pharmacy Technician II:  $6.23/hour 

EDUCATIONAL INCENTIVE:  Some positions may be eligible for educational incentive.  This incentive may be 2.5%, 3.5%, or 5% for incumbents in eligible positions based on completion of an Associate’s, Bachelor’s, or Master’s degree that is not required for the classification.

BILINGUAL INCENTIVE:   Some positions may be eligible for bilingual incentive depending on the applicable memorandum of agreement and the needs of the department.  In order to qualify for this incentive, incumbents in eligible positions must take and pass the applicable bilingual fluency exam. 

AGENCY/DEPARTMENT: Health Care Agency – Ventura County Medical Center, Santa Paula Hospital, and Oncology Infusion Pharmacy.

Pharmacy Technician II is represented by the Service Employees' International Union (SEIU) and is eligible for overtime compensation.
 
The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill current and future Regular (including Temporary and Fixed-Term), Intermittent, Per Diem Pool, and Extra-Help vacancy for this position only, which is a Regular position. 

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
OPENING DATE: September 20, 2022
CLOSING DATE:  October 11, 2022 at 5:00 p.m.

Examples Of Duties

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Operates a computer to complete tasks related to prescription filling, stocking, inventory, and billing; 
• Assists in the maintenance of other pharmacy records; 
• Requisitions necessary supplies for daily operations; 
• Assists in the compounding, preparation, and dispensing of medications, solutions, and supplies where appropriate; 
• Counts and repackages medications including use of unit-dose medication distribution system; 
• Assists the pharmacist staff in the completion of Joint Commission unit inspections; 
• Restocks and maintains stock and receives, unpacks, and locates incoming medications and other supplies; 
• Fills/refills medications and floor stock in automated dispensing cabinets;
• Assists in the admixture of parenteral solutions, including:  
  • I.V. piggyback medications (IVPB)
  • Large volume parenteral solutions (LVP)
  • Parenteral nutrition solutions (PN)
  • Specialty solutions (critical care medications)
  • Chemotherapeutic solutions
• Interviews patients to obtain medication histories;
• Maintains general neatness and cleanliness of the pharmacy; 
• Compounds and prepares medications and solutions and distributes supplies; 
• Assists in the unit-dose medication distribution system; 
• Answers and triage phone calls;
• Delivers medication for patient use to respective nursing units;
• Reviews controlled substance utilization for nursing, anesthesiologist and pharmacy staff;
• Communicates to nurses, clinical nurse managers, anesthesiologist, pharmacy staff regarding any findings from controlled substance review either verbally or via email in a professional manner;
• Creates report of summary from controlled substance review;
• Assists in auditing of 340B transactions for compliance to the program;
• Creates report of summary from 340B audits; and
• Performs other related duties as required. 

Recruitment Process

FINAL FILING DATE: Your application must be received by County of Ventura Human Resources no later than 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday October 11, 2022. 

To apply on-line, please refer to our web site at www.ventura.org/jobs.  If you prefer to fill out a paper application form, please call (805) 654-5129 for application materials and submit them to County of Ventura Human Resources, 800 South Victoria Avenue, L-1970, Ventura, CA 93009.

Note to applicants: It is essential that you complete all sections of your application and supplemental questionnaire thoroughly and accurately to demonstrate your qualifications. A resume and/or other related documents may be attached to supplement the information in your application and supplemental questionnaire; however, it/they may not be submitted in lieu of the application.
 
NOTE: If presently permanently employed in another "merit" or "civil service" public agency/entity in the same or substantively similar position as is advertised, and if appointed to that position by successful performance in a "merit" or "civil service" style examination, then appointment by "Lateral Transfer" may be possible.  If interested, please click here (Download PDF reader) for additional information.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE – qualifying: All applicants are required to complete and submit the questionnaire for this examination AT THE TIME OF FILING. The supplemental questionnaire may be used throughout the examination process to assist in determining each applicant's qualifications and acceptability for the position. Failure to complete and submit the questionnaire will result in the application being removed from consideration.
 
APPLICATION EVALUATION – qualifying: All applications will be reviewed to determine whether or not the stated requirements are met. Those individuals meeting the stated requirements will be invited to continue to the next step in the screening and selection process.

WRITTEN EXAMINATION - 100%: A job-related written examination will be administered to test candidates' knowledge of generic drug names, pharmacy calculations, pharmacy procedures, conversions, filing, and interpersonal relationships. Candidates must earn a score of seventy percent (70%) or higher to qualify for placement on the eligible list.

Applicants successfully completing the exam process may be placed on an eligible list for a period of one (1) year. 

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: A thorough background investigation which may include inquiry into past employment, education, criminal background information, and driving record may be required for this position.

For further information about this recruitment, please contact Tamara Madueno via email at Tamara.Madueno@ventura.org or by telephone at (805) 677-5313.

Typical Qualifications

These are entrance requirements to the examination process and assure neither continuance in the process nor placement on an eligible list. 

EDUCATION, TRAINING, and EXPERIENCE 

Any combination of education, training and experience comparable to one (1) year experience in an inpatient pharmacy with knowledge of pharmacy procedures and practices.  


NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT 

• Must possess and maintain a current California Pharmacy Technician Registration/License.
• Experience in controlled substance surveillance and/or 340B compliance. 

OTHER REQUIREMENTS
This position may be subject to State Health Officer Orders regarding vaccine verification and/or testing. These requirements are a condition of employment. Depending on assignment and work location(s), successful candidates for this position will be required to submit proof of vaccination and/or booster against COVID-19 or request an exemption for qualifying medical or religious reasons during the onboarding process. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES 

Working knowledge of: basic pharmacy practices and procedures; inpatient, outpatient and/or infusion pharmacy practices and procedures; general clerical and recordkeeping procedures; operate basic Microsoft software products with emphasis in Excel. state and federal laws surrounding controlled substance surveillance, and basic understanding of the 340B compliance program; review electronic health record to gather necessary information used to review proper use of controlled substances.
 

Working ability to: follow pharmaceutical procedures; carefully prepare medications for patient use, and the ability to establish and maintain effective professional relationships with staff.