Pharmacy Technician - Central Regional Hospital

Agency Dept of Health and Human Services Division Central Regional Hospital Job Classification Title Pharmacy Technician (S) Position Number 60047414 Grade MH03

About:

Us The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.

Description:

of Work The primary purpose of this position is to assist a pharmacist in providing pharmaceutical services to the patients of Central Regional Hospital and Whitaker PRTF. The pharmacy technician work is a skilled one and provides primary support in processing, preparing, and filling medication orders within the Central Regional Hospital Pharmacy.

The Pharmacy Technician will operate several different pharmacy computer systems to complete assigned duties. All work is performed under the direct technical supervision of a pharmacist and done primarily in the pharmacy and on the nursing PCUs. Knowledge

Skills:

and Abilities/Management Preferences Salary Range: $32,797.00 - $49,195.00 Candidates now meet the minimum

qualifications:

of a position if they meet the minimum

education:

and

experience:

listed on the vacancy announcement. The Knowledge,

Skills:

, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following

skills:

are preferred: Completion of an accredited pharmacy technician training program. At least one year recent

experience:

as a pharmacy technician, preferably in a hospital setting. Knowledge and ability to operate pharmaceutical technological automation software (Carousels, Outpatient Robots, Bar-Code stations, Automated Tablet Counting machines, Automated Dispensing Units (i.e., Omnicell, Pyxis) and Secure Vault). Conditional

Requirements:

Must have an active Driver’s license. Work schedule: This position is first shift (8:00am to 4:30pm), providing additional and emergency coverage for both second shift (1:30pm to 10:00pm) and third shift (9:00pm to 7:30am). Initial training will be during first shift. Weekend hours may differ, and

responsibilities:

include working selected holidays recognized by the State of North Carolina.

Compensation:

and

Benefits:

The state of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive

benefits:

Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost

benefits:

on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees. Visit the NC DHHS

Benefits:

and Wellness website for more information.

About:

Central Regional Hospital (CRH): CRH is a State-of-the Art psychiatric hospital located in Butner, NC. Our location is ideal with four seasons, mild temperatures and provides an easy commute to the N.C. mountains or beaches. Butner possesses small town charm but is within 30 minutes of a major metropolitan area including Research Triangle Park, Raleigh, Chapel Hill, and Durham, NC.

The people we serve are at the heart of our facility. Our team is critical to the mission of the hospital. We strive to create an environment in which every team member contributes to the overall success of the hospital to positively impact the lives of those around them and the individuals we serve.

Supplemental Contact Information: DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant

qualifications:

, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. Positions in the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing and criminal record background checks. Also, the use of tobacco products of any kind including vapor products are prohibited from our campuses.

All employees are required to adhere to the facility's Vaccination Policy. Application Process Be sure to complete the application in its entirety. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.

Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following:

Education:

, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work

Experience:

, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information. Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the "Work

Experience:

" section of the application, to support your answers. The posting will close at 11:59 p.m. the night before the end date. Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account.

Upon the closing date, applications are "Under Review" and will be screened by Human Resources for the qualified applicants. The hiring process may take several weeks. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application.

The State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent. For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at https://www.naces.org/members.

Veteran’s and National Guard Preference Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications. Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.

Applicants who are former member of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service, must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application. ADA Accommodations Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), DHHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals.

As part of this commitment, DHHS will ensure that people with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided with reasonable accommodation. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.

Applicants will be communicated via email only for updates on the status of their application. If there are any questions

about:

this posting other than your application status, please contact HR at 919-764-7200. Minimum

Education:

and

Experience:

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of

education:

and

experience:

.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of

education:

OR years of directly related

experience:

, OR a combination of both. See the

Education:

and

Experience:

Equivalency Guide for details. Completion of an accredited nine-month Pharmacy Technician program; or High school diploma or General

Education:

al Development diploma and one year of pharmacy-related

experience:

; or an equivalent combination of

education:

and

experience:

Some positions may require certification as a Pharmacy Technician. EEO Statement The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment

Opportunity:

Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

• Recruiter: Sarah Peterson Email: talentacquisition@dhhs.nc.gov SARAH.PETERSON@DHHS.NC.GOV North Carolina State Government is one of the state’s largest employers, with over 76,000 employees all working toward a common goal: a safer and stronger North Carolina.

We are a large organization comprised of various agencies, offices, and universities, each providing important public services. Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive

benefits:

, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more. To learn more

about:

the

benefits:

of being a North Carolina state employee, visit the N.C. Office of State Human Resources' website. Permanent, temporary, and time-limited state government jobs can be found from the mountains to the coast. Find your next

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today! State Application Resources/Frequently Asked Questions Valuing

Education:

and

Experience:

The State of North Carolina values the knowledge and

experience:

of our jobseekers and current state employees. Approximately 91 percent of state job classifications allow

experience:

to be substituted for

education:

or do not require a post-secondary degree. Learn more

about:

how you may qualify for a position through

education:

or directly related

experience:

, or a combination of both, with the

Education:

and

Experience:

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