Pharmacy Assistant

Salary : $52,563.68 - $63,196.64 AnnuallyLocation : Throughout the County of Santa Clara, CAJob Type: Full-Time/Part-TimeJob Number: 24-R2I-BDepartment: Santa Clara Valley Health Care - Valley Medical CenterDivision: PharmacyOpening Date: 10/11/2024Closing Date: 10/25/2024 11:59 PM PacificBargaining Unit: 02Description Under direct supervision of either a Pharmacist or a Registered Pharmacy Technician, will assist with clerical duties, stocking supplies and customer service activities.This recruitment is for assignments in various pharmacy areas located at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, O'Connor Hospital, Saint Louise Regional Hospital, and the Valley Health Center clinics. Inpatient Pharmacy is open 24-hours a day, 7-day a week, 365 days a year to ensure continuous and comprehensive patient care. Primary Care Pharmacy services consist of 12 outpatient pharmacies, a Refill Center Pharmacy, and a Call Center with processing and billing functions. The outpatient pharmacies provide services to patients from the Santa Clara Valley Health & Hospital Clinics, inpatient discharges, custody discharges, and community health partner clinics. Specialty Pharmacy services include Custody Pharmacy, Better Health Pharmacy, and Pharmacy Purchasing. The established list will be used to fill vacancies as they occur. This may include full-time and part-time positions, and extra-help positions (temporary employment). Please make sure to indicate in the supplemental questions the type of positions and shifts you are willing to work.Applicants who meet the employment standards will be invited to take the written exam tentatively scheduled for November 18, 2024 to November 22, 2024.Learn more about Santa Clara Valley Healthcare at: scvmc.scvh.org | och.scvh.org | slrh.scvh.org | esa.santaclaracounty.gov Facebook I www.facebook.com/sccjob LinkedIn | www.linkedin.com/company/county-of-santa-claraInstagram | instagram.com/sccjobs/YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@sccjobsTypical Tasks Answers inquiries from callers or visitors, and refers them to the appropriate source of information following standard departmental policies and procedures; Reads and transcribes pharmaceutical information; Types prescription labels from physician's order; Keeps pharmacy area clean and orderly, including stocking medications, supplies, equipment, etc.; Performs general clerical duties as assigned; Orders office supplies and equipment as directed; Retrieves information from a computer using appropriate software applications; Files prescriptions and other documents; Performs related duties as required. Employment Standards Sufficient education, training, and experience to demonstrate the possession and direct application of the following knowledge and abilities:Experience Note: The knowledge and abilities required to perform this function are normally acquired through training and experience equivalent to high school graduation.Knowledge of:Basic computer use (familiarity with computer); Basic office practices and procedures, including filing systems, financial record keeping, reference sources and operating standard office machines; General English usage including grammar, punctuation, and spelling; Basic mathematics; Telephone procedures and etiquette.Ability to: Perform general clerical work and learn specific operations of the office; Use a computer keyboard with accuracy; Transfer and transcribe information with accuracy; Accurately operate a cash register and other equipment as required; Make accurate arithmetical computations; Deal tactfully and courteously with the public, technical, and professional personnel; Follow and understand oral and written instructions; Perform a variety of clerical work.**Departments may selectively recruit for typing speed up to 45 Net WPM depending on departmental need.The County offers comprehensive first-class medical, dental, and vision benefits plans for County employees and their dependents, including plans with no deductibles, no co-pays, no co-insurance, and no prescription drug co-pays. Learn more The County also offers generous paid time off with significant vacation, sick time, and 13 paid County holidays annually! Details are included in the with the bargaining unit applicable to the job classification.In addition to the amazing perks above, the County also offers the additional benefits below.Retirement BenefitsThe County offers robust retirement plans including a (similar to the private sector's 401(k) plan) and the In addition to lifetime retirement income available through the CalPERS pension plan, the 457(b) Deferred Compensation plan provides a great way to save for retirement and supplement the defined benefit pension available to employees. These plans help our employees build a plan for their future and contribute to their family's long-term financial well-being.Health Flexible Spending AccountThe empowers employees to manage healthcare expenses efficiently with tax-free contributions (up to $3,200 for the 2024 calendar year). Secure tax-free solutions for your healthcare expenses and enjoy the flexibility to manage your healthcare finances effectively with the HFSA.Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP)The enables employees to utilize tax-free funds for dependent care services, facilitating a convenient and cost-effective approach for managing your dependent care expenses. The County also offers the , an employer-funded DCAP, for employees with annual income under $120,000.Life and AD&DThe County offers life and disability benefits including , Insurance, These benefits ensure financial security and income support when you and your family need it most.Employee Assistance Program (EAP)The County prioritizes employee mental health and well-being and offers a top-tier through Concern providing confidential counseling sessions covering stress, anxiety, relationships, grief, as well as financial/legal services, personal coaching, child and elder care referrals, and comprehensive crisis support.Employee WellnessThe offers free wellness programing, fitness classes and resources; including Elevate My Wellness an all-in-one platform designed to elevate your well-being journey.Education ReimbursementA generous program is available, including Education Reimbursement for employees seeking additional training and professional development.NOTE: Benefit and Retirement information may vary from bargaining unit to bargaining unit. Due to changes in State Law, current pension provisions described in the union contracts are not automatically applied. Specific pension benefits for new hires who start on or after January 1, 2013 may be different than indicated in the union contracts.Click here to access all Memoranda of Understanding and most recent Summary of Changes.01 Please answer the following questions. Completion of the following supplemental questions is REQUIRED and is an integral part of the evaluation process. Initially, it will be used to determine minimum qualifications. For those applicants meeting the employment standards, this information will be critical in the subsequent competitive assessment to identify those candidates to be invited to continue in the examination process. Your responses to the questions may also be reviewed and scored in a Competitive Rating evaluation process based on pre-determined rating criteria. Your answers should be as complete as possible, as no additional information will be accepted from applicants once the Competitive Rating evaluation has begun. A response of "see resume" or "see application" will deem your application incomplete. Include a detailed description of your work experience in the following format for EACH employer referenced, in each answer: a) Employer Name b) Job Title c) Start Month/End Month Dates of Employment d) Total Hours Worked per Week e) Detailed Description of Job DutiesDo you understand the requirement to provide complete answers in order to determine relevant experience for each area in question? Yes No 02 What is the highest level of education you have completed? None High School or GED equivalent College (1 to 29 semester units / 1 to 44 quarter units) College (30 to 59 semester units / 45 to 89 quarter units) College (60 to 89 semester units / 90 to 134 quarter units) College (90 to 119 semester units / 135 to 179 quarter units) College (120 or more semester units / 180 or more quarter units) Associate's Degree Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree Doctoral Degree 03 Do you have experience with Epic Pharmacy Computer System, for example Willow Ambulatory? Yes No 04 Do you have experience with Microsoft Excel? Yes No 05 Are you proficient in extracting large amount of data using Microsoft Excel? Yes No 06 Do you have experience working in the pharmacy? Yes No 07 Do you have experience working the community health setting, for example doctor offices, health clinics? Yes No 08 Do you have experience working in a community health setting? Yes No 09 Do you have experience working in a public sector? Yes No 10 Do you have experience performing administrative/clerical duties? Yes No 11 Describe your clerical experience. Please include name of employer, job title, dates of employment, duties performed, and hours worked per week. 12 Are you interested in Part-Time positions? Yes No 13 Please select the shifts you are willing to accept and able to work. Check all that apply. GRAVEYARD: 10PM/11PM to 6:30AM/8AM AM: 6AM/10AM to 2:30PM/6:30PM PM: 11AM/3:30PM to 7:30PM/11:30PM WEEKENDs: Saturdays and Sundays 14 How did you find out about this job? Contacted by County Recruiter Contacted by a Recruitment Firm County Employee Referral County of Santa Clara Career Website County of Santa Clara Job Interests Email Notification Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Indeed Virtual Job Fair In Person Job Fair In-Person Networking Professional Event Virtual Networking Event Community Event Glassdoor Governmentjobs.com Professional Association Search Engine (Google, Bing, online search, etc.) Hospital Website: SCVMC, O'Connor Hospital, St. Louise Regional Hospital Website Handshake Student Career Center County Text Message Other (Specify in the next question) 15 If you selected an event/fair or other in the question above, please specify. If not, type N/A. Required Question