Initial Posting Date:

07/08/2024

Application Deadline:

07/29/2024

Agency:

Department of Corrections

Salary Range:

$3,997 - $5,014

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Pharmacy Clerk/Pharmacy Technician 2 (Salem)

Job Description:

Pharmacy Clerk & Technician 2 (Salem)

Oregon State Penitentiary – Salem, Oregon

Oregon Department of Corrections

About the Job – Your Role

Your primary duties in this position are to ensure, under the direct supervision of a licensed Pharmacist, adequate stock levels of medication, medical, and office supplies are maintained to provide for and meet the needs of the department statewide. Licensed technical support is provided to the licensed pharmacists in accordance with established procedures, maintaining compliance with relevant state and federal statutes. You will be responsible for assisting the Pharmacists in the nonjudgmental aspects of preparing and dispensing pharmaceuticals for all Health Services Programs.

You will be expected to recognize your responsibility to act ethically at all times in accordance with the very highest standards of integrity. Regular attendance is an essential function required to meet the demands of this job and to provide necessary services.

The incumbent is expected to perform position duties in a manner which promotes customer service and harmonious working relationships, including treating all persons courteously and respectfully; engage in effective team participation through willingness to assist and support co-workers, supervisors, and other work-related associations; develop good working relationships with division and agency staff and supervisors through active participation in cross-divisional group projects and in identifying and resolving problems in a constructive, collaborative manner; demonstrate openness to constructive feedback and suggestions, in an effort to strengthen work performance, and contribute to a positive, respectful and productive work atmosphere.

This position is represented by Association of Oregon Corrections Employees, (AOCE). This position may be eligible for Police & Fire (P&F) benefits through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), as defined by statute.

Minimum Qualifications

One year of training and/or experience demonstrating the knowledge of medical terminology and abbreviations; pharmaceutical terms and drug names (generic and trade); mathematics to compute dosages and rate of drug use; metric system, weights, and volume; principles of record keeping; inventory control procedures; pharmaceutical and supplies ordering procedures; pharmaceutical storage and maintenance procedures; AND be currently registered as a Pharmacy Technician through the Oregon State Board of Pharmacy.

Note: Some positions may be required to hold and maintain national Pharmacy Technician certification.

General Knowledge of

• Arithmetic

• Principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction

Requested Skills in

• Working in a pharmacy setting

• Counting and multiplying

• Blister packing

• Medication and generic names

• Medicine handling and storage

In the Work Experience section of your application make sure to include the dates and duties off all relevant positions and details to support how you meet these attributes. If you do not include education or work experience meeting the minimum qualifications, you will not be considered for the position. Only the candidates whose experience most closely matches the qualifications and requested skills of this position will be invited to interview.

Working Conditions

Normally works in a Pharmacy/office, warehouse environment. Requires physical ability to perform heavy lifting for short duration on daily basis, load and off-load supply shipments. Operates equipment unique to pharmacy operations and subjected to hazards associated in accomplishment of assigned duties in the pharmacy. May encounter exposure to medicinal substances that are caustic, volatile, carcinogenic and/or mutagenic. Security regulations require skills and knowledge of prison environment. Working conditions include occasional contact with inmates in the institution setting; necessity of standing for frequent and prolonged periods of time; frequent walking & sitting; working for frequent periods of time at a computer terminal; frequent lifting of packages weighing up to 50 lbs. and carrying them distances of 15 to 100 feet and frequent gripping, reaching bending and twisting motions. Work of this position is reviewed by a manager by way of oral/written daily, weekly, and monthly reports relative to pharmacy operations. Purpose of the review is to assure that pharmacy operations accomplish the objectives and goals meant to meet the mission of the Department of Corrections.

About the Department

The Oregon Department of Corrections is responsible for over 12,000 adults in custody in 12 state prisons throughout Oregon. It advises and evaluates counties regarding administration of probation and parole programs supervising more than 24,000 offenders in Oregon communities. The mission is to promote public safety by holding offenders accountable for their actions and reducing the risk of future criminal behavior.

The Oregon Department of Corrections serves a diverse and changing population of people who are incarcerated and on supervision. We commit to creating an organization both reflecting the diversity of the population we serve and ensuring all employees thrive in a culture of safety, trust, and belonging. We strive to be an anti-racist corrections system. Welcoming, inclusive, and respectful of all people. Free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.

The Department offers a variety of programs and opportunity to create a safe and healthy environment to for our staff, volunteers, and adults in custody. Joining the Oregon Department of Corrections is joining a team working for the benefit of our communities through innovative and proven correctional practices.

Benefits

The salary range listed above is for non-PERS qualifying applicants. PERS qualifying applicants may be eligible for an adjusted range to reflect an additional 6.95%.

The State of Oregon provides a generous benefit package, which includes:

• Family health, vision, and dental insurance

• Vacation, sick leave, and 11 paid holidays

• 21 days paid military leave for national guard and reserve components

• Optional short and long-term disability

• Term life insurance

• Fully paid retirement program

• Oregon Saving Growth Plan

• Flexible spending accounts for health and childcare

• And more

About the Process – What to Expect

• After the application deadline, a recruiter will review submissions for education and experience to identify candidates who best fit the minimum qualifications and requested skills.

• Top candidates will be referred to the hiring manager.

• The hiring manager will review your application and schedule interviews.

• Interview will be held with a panel of stakeholders who have completed panel assessment training. Scores will be determined based on predetermined questions and scoring guides. Preferences points will be applied in compliance with relevant laws and bargaining agreements. There may be multiple rounds of interviews.

• Final candidates will have a background check, PREA check, and reference checks.

• A Classification and Compensation analyst will review the Workday Application of the successful candidate to determine starting wages. Learn more about Equal Pay.

• A job offer will be extended through Workday to the successful candidate. Congratulations, and welcome to the team!

Requirements for Employment

The successful candidate for this position must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, there may be some felony convictions that could disqualify you for this position. However, having a felony record does not exclusively restrict you from being considered as an applicant. CJIS clearance is done at the conditional job offer. If you have questions about whether or not your criminal record could disqualify for you, please contact the recruiter for more information.

Additional Information – Please monitor your Workday and email accounts. You may be contacted through Workday or have additional tasks to complete.

Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (EDI&B) is embedded in the Department of Corrections core values. The department strives to be a model employer committed to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Ensuring legal compliance, efficiency, and exceeding expectations to deliver the best public services.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran or protected veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. Additional information can be found from The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Know Your Rights.

The Oregon Department of Corrections is responsible for complying with the Federal Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA 42 U.S.C. 1997). PREA prohibits the Oregon Department of Corrections from hiring, promoting, or contracting with anyone, (that will have direct contact with residents), who has engaged in, been convicted of, or been civilly or administratively adjudicated for engaging in sexual abuse in confinement settings. Learn more about PREA.

Under Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans’ preference. Review our veterans’ preference page for details about eligibility. Please note – if you are a veteran, you will receive a task in Workday to upload your documents immediately after you submit your initial application.

Questions

If you have questions about the position, selection process, or need accommodations to participate in the recruitment process please contact the recruiter and reference the requisition number.

Recruiter: Kelli Ketchum, Kelli.L.Ketchum@doc.oregon.gov

Reference Number: Req-160217

• Workday will timeout after 15 minutes of inactivity. You may lose progress on your application.

• Workday performs weekly maintenance Friday evenings, and the system may be down for several hours.

• ODOC does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete an I-9 and confirm authorization to work in the United States.

• This applicant list may be used to fill future vacancies. Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.

• This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract. The pay and benefits on all announcements may change without notice.