Pharmacy Technician

Pharmacy Technician

Salary

$53,560.00 - $61,318.40 Annually

Location

Santa Ana, CA

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

4515GE-0826-042 (O)

Department

Health Care Agency

Division/Service Area

Correctional Health Services

Opening Date

08/19/2026

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CAREER DESCRIPTION

PHARMACY TECHNICIAN

Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and successful candidates qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization.

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

This recruitment will establish an open eligible list that will be used to fill current and future Pharmacy Technician positions. The eligible list established may also be used to fill positions in similar and/or lower classifications throughout the County of Orange.

DEADLINE TO APPLY

This recruitment will be open for a minimum of five (5) business days and will remain open on a continuous basis until 11:59 P.M. (PST) on the day the Countys needs are met.

THE AGENCY

The Health Care Agency (HCA) is a dynamic organization dedicated to creating and supporting an environment that promotes the achievement of optimal individual, family and community health. Under the direction of the Agency Director, a new and dynamic executive team with an organizational structure comprised of five (5) service areas - Administrative Services, Behavioral Health, Correctional Health Services, Specialized Medical Services, and Public Health Services -is committed to meeting the health needs of the diverse Orange County community.

THE DEPARTMENTS

Correctional Health Services (CHS) is comprised of two (2) separate entities. One is for adult inmates, and the other is for juveniles. The Adult CHS program provides medical, dental, nursing, infection control, health education and pharmaceutical services at a community standard of care and provides mental health services including 24-hour emergency triage and crisis intervention, suicide prevention, treatment beds, individual and group therapy, substance use counseling, medication assessment and discharge planning to all adult inmates in the Countys five (5) correctional facilities. The Juvenile Health Services program has two (2) clinics -Juvenile Hall Health Clinic and Orangewood Family Health Clinic.

Juvenile Health Services (JHS) provides medical, dental, nursing, infection control, health education and pharmaceutical services at a community standard of care to youth who reside in the Countys four (4) residential facilities operated by Orange County Probation and Social Services Agency (SSA) Departments and contracts with hospitals for inpatient and specialty care.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Pharmacy Technician will assist the on-site registered Pharmacist with dispensing prescription medications to customers or health professionals as ordered by the prescribers. The pharmacy is in the Main Jail facility located in Santa Ana and provides medications to adult inmates in County jail facilities and to juveniles housed at Juvenile Hall and the Juvenile Camp sites. In addition, the pharmacy oversees the ordering of medications for the Orangewood Children and Family Center (OCFC). Responsibilities and duties for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Preparing daily patient medications utilizing the automated packaging machine
• Accurately filling prescriptions
• Filling and maintaining nursing station automated dispensing cabinets
• Conducting monthly nursing unit medication inspections
• Maintaining pharmacy inventory and ordering cost effective medication utilizing the Cardinal Health online system
• Maintaining vaccine inventory for the Vaccines for Children program
• Maintaining and coordinating the delivery and pick up of medications with an outside courier transport between facilities
• Preparing and submitting purchase requisitions, service request forms to Storeroom for supplies and deliveries, and monthly billing for United States Federal Marshal prisoners
• Maintaining and updating monthly pharmacy records and statistics
• Securely transporting medications

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS AND CORE COMPETENCIES

The ideal candidate will have two (2) or more years of experience as a Pharmacy Technician in a hospital and/or retail pharmacy setting and will be certified through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB). In addition, the ideal candidate will also have extensive experience in the following core competencies:

Technical Knowledge | Technical Experience

• Thorough knowledge of medication dosage forms, and ability to prepare, release and distribute medications and utilize the drug distribution system to ensure the safety, accuracy, and quality of supplied medications

• Knowledge of HIPAA guidelines to protect confidential and sensitive client healthcare information

• Knowledge of and ability to manage and control pharmaceutical supplies, stock, and related records, reports or files to ensure the safety, accuracy, quality, integrity and timeliness of medications and clients safety

• Expertise in filling prescriptions, processing, and billing of medications

• Expertise in inspection/inventory management systems or procedures to maintain proper storage and security conditions of medications

• Expertise in auditing to assess and resolve issues from the inventory shortage problems as they arise

• Proficiency utilizing Microsoft Office Suite and other computer applications to prepare billing documents, record and retrieve pharmacy data

Communication Skills | Oral | Written | Interpersonal

• Communicating effectively both in person and in writing
• Experience preparing clear and concise pharmacy records and statistics
• Ability to review patient records and collaborate with Pharmacist for medication selection decisions
• Thorough knowledge of grammar, spelling and pharmaceutical terminology
• Ability to maintain a calm and professional manner in stressful situations

Critical Thinking | Problem Solving | Decision Making

• Ability to evaluate quality control precautions and prevent occurrences of faulty medication dispensation
• Ability to identify systematic problems in medication misuse
• Ability to assess basic pharmacy situations, apply policies and procedures and take appropriate action
• Ability to navigate general jail systems, policies, and procedures, and seek consultations with supervisors in unexpected or unfamiliar situations
• Ability to respond quickly to emergencies throughout all jail facilities

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

• Incumbents are required to pass a comprehensive background investigation prior to a formal offer and acceptance of employment. Incumbents must maintain Sheriffs Department or Probation Department security clearance for the facilities where they work.
• Applicants must have no felony convictions or be on any form of probation.
• Must be able to pass and maintain background investigation to the satisfaction of the Orange County Sheriff-Coroner. Background screening includes completing of a Personal History Form, interviewing with a background investigator, fingerprinting and may include a polygraph test. Some of the areas considered in the background screening include prior convictions, traffic violations, drug use and credit problems, employment history, professional references, and education verification (i.e., degree, license, or official transcripts. Foreign degrees require an evaluation of U.S. equivalency by an agency that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (N.A.C.E.S.).
• The Correctional and Probation facilities operate 24 hours, 7 days a week, and incumbents may be asked to work on weekends, evenings or night shift and holidays

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Please click here for details on the Pharmacy Technician classification, including the physical, mental, environmental and working conditions.

NOTE: Foreign degrees require an evaluation of U.S. equivalency by an agency that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (N.A.C.E.S.).

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

Human Resource Services (HRS) will screen all application materials to identify qualified applicants. After screening, qualified applicants will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the competition.

Application Screening (Refer/Non-Refer)

Applications and supplemental responses will be screened for qualifications that are highly desirable and most needed to successfully perform the duties of this job. Only those applicants that meet the qualifications as listed in the job bulletin will be referred to the next step.

Online Assessment (Un-proctored, Weighted 100%)

Applicants who meet qualifications will be invited to participate in one or more job related assessments. Applicants will be notified of their test date and access code, if applicable. Only the most qualified candidates will advance to the next step in the recruitment process or will be placed on the eligible list.

Eligible List

Once the assessment has been completed, HRS will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies. Based on the Countys needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedures.

Veterans Employment Preference

The County is committed to providing a mechanism to give preferential consideration in the employment process to veterans and their eligible spouses and will provide eligible participants the opportunity to receive interviews in the selection process for employment and paid internship openings. Please click here to review the policy.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

The County of Orange is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Individuals who require a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should notify the recruiter listed on the job posting as soon as possible. Documentation supporting the accommodation request may be required.

EMAIL NOTIFICATION

Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account.

NOTE: User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply. Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via email through the GovernmentJobs.com site. Please check your email folders, including spam/junk folders, and/or accept emails ending with "governmentjobs.com" and "ocgov.com." If your email address should change, please update your profile at www.governmentjobs.com.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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For specific information pertaining to this recruitment, contact Claudia Curiel at ccuriel@ochca.com or 714-834-2335.

EEO INFORMATION

Orange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer, encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Please note that Extra Help employees are not eligible for the benefits listed.

Please go to the following link to find out more about Defined Benefit Pensions and OCERS Plan Types/Benefits.

http://www.ocers.org/active-member-information

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The information you provide may be used to rate your qualifications for the position. Incomplete information will result in a lower rating. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing these questions. Please provide concise, descriptive, and detailed information when answering the questions. If you do not have experience, please write N/A. NOTE: See resume, See above, or copy and paste of your resume are not considered qualifying responses and will not be scored. By selecting yes below, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this application requirement.

• Yes
• No

02

Have you completed a Pharmacy Technician Program from an accredited college in accordance with the California State Board of Pharmacy licensing requirements?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you currently possess a valid certificate of registration as a Pharmacy Technician issued by the California State Board of Pharmacy? If you do, you must attach a clear, legible copy of your certificate to your application. Faxed or emailed copies will not be accepted.

• Yes
• No

04

Please provide your Pharmacy Technician registration number issued by the California Board of Pharmacy.

05

Do you possess a certification through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)?

• Yes
• No

06

Which of the following best describes your experience as a Pharmacy Technician?

• Two (2) or more years of experience as a Pharmacy Technician in a hospital and/or retail pharmacy setting
• Less than two (2) years of experience as a Pharmacy Technician in a hospital and/or retail pharmacy setting
• No Experience

07

Please describe your experience as a Pharmacy Technician in a hospital and/or retail pharmacy setting. Include in your response years of experience and the name of the facility you obtained this experience from. If none, please write "N/A".

Required Question

Employer County of Orange

Address 400 W CIVIC CENTER DRIVE

Santa Ana, California, 92701

Phone 714-834-2555

Website https://hrs.oc.gov