Pharmacy Technician - California Correctional Health Care Services : Job Details

Pharmacy Technician – SQ

California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacy operations and the delivery of services to patients within the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation's system at San Quentin Prison.

This position is Part Time – 1/10 Time (.10), working 4 hours per week. The monthly salary range for this position is $414.10 to $518.80.

Under the direct supervision of a Pharmacist II, the Pharmacy Technician performs basic services in a pharmacy and technical duties including:

• Assists the pharmacist in preparing prescriptions and keeping the medication drawers organized and properly stocked with the prescribed dosages.
• Assists in conducting inventory maintenance and in filling clinic stock orders.
• Coordinates the availability of transportation from the motor pool or the warehouse to properly transport pharmaceuticals to the pharmacy and ensures the vehicle is returned after the delivery.
• Receives incoming pharmaceuticals and ensures that invoices correctly represent incoming orders and stores medications in their designated areas.

To qualify for this role, you must have:

• Valid certificate of registration as a Pharmacy Technician issued by the State Board of Pharmacy set forth in Section 4115
• Valid certificate of registration as a Pharmacy Technician issued by the State Board of Pharmacy set forth in Section 4202 of the Business and Professions Code (after one year of employment)

In return for your efforts, we offer a competitive compensation package, including:

• Generous paid time off and holiday schedule
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• State of California retirement that vests in five years (visit www.CalPERS.ca.gov for retirement formulas)
• Robust 401(k) and 457 savings plans
• And much more

EOE.

Department Information

Vision

We enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs.

Mission

To facilitate the successful reintegration of the individuals in our care back to their communities equipped with the tools to be drug-free, healthy, and employable members of society by providing education, treatment, rehabilitative, and restorative justice programs, all in a safe and humane environment.

CDCR and CCHCS strive to collaborate with the community to enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs. Incumbents establish and maintain cooperative working relationships within the department, other governmental agencies, health care partners, and communities.

Commitment to California Model

CDCR and CCHCS are proud to partner on the California Model which will transform the correctional landscape for our employees and the incarcerated. The California Model is a systemwide change that leverages national and international best practices to address longstanding challenges related to incarceration and institution working conditions, creating a safe, professional, and satisfying workplace for staff as well as rehabilitation for the incarcerated. Additionally, the California Model improves success of the decarcerated through robust re-entry efforts back into to the community.