PHARMACY TECHNICIAN - 67072548 APD/ DDDP CHATTAHOOCHEE, FL

Requisition No: 795543 

Agency: Agency for Persons with Disabilities

Working Title: PHARMACY TECHNICIAN - 67072548 APD/ DDDP CHATTAHOOCHEE, FL

Position Number: 67072548 

Salary:  $1,200.00- $1,256.47 BIWEEKLY 

Posting Closing Date: 09/26/2023 

Join the Developmental Disabilities Defendant Program (DDDP)/ Pathways Team.  

We are dedicated to empowering persons with developmental disabilities charged with a felony crime to acquire the skills needed to become competent to stand trial, and to acquire the skills and supports that will prepare them for success in their future environments.  

Duties and Responsibilities of a Pharmacy Technician include: 

Assists the pharmacist in dispensing medication orders for units as prescribed by physicians. 

Enter credits and bulk medication into the computer.  Responsible for routine checking of medications for expiration dates and completing outdated medication sheet.

Ability to document and ensure documentation is completed as required.

Completes all required training. Maintain MANDT certification as required.

Maintain timesheet, ensuring accuracy and submit timely in accordance with policy and procedure.

Perform other related duties as required.

 Knowledge, skills and abilities, including utilization of equipment, required for the position:

•             Knowledge of standards and terminology used in the practice pharmacy.

•             Ability to inventory supplies.

•             Ability to maintain records.

•             Ability to collect and analyze data and prepare reports.

•             Ability to prepare purchase requisitions.

Licensure/registration/certification requirements (If applicable, list the appropriate Florida Statute or federal regulation cite):

• REGISTERED PHARMACY TECHNICIAN WITH THE STATE OF FLORIDA

 Minimum Qualifications

•            A valid driver’s license. License suspended or revoked for any reason, work permits (Business purpose/ Employment/Education only license) and some types of restricted license are not acceptable. Licenses that have “Corrective Lenses Restricted,” are acceptable, provided the driver wears the corrective lenses while operating the vehicle. 

•             A high school diploma or its equivalent, or completion of a vocational, military or community college pharmacy technician program or licensed practical nursing program and one year of experience as a pharmacy technician, or two years of experience in providing nursing or direct patient care service of a medical nature in a county health department, hospital or institution, clinic, convalescent home or other medical setting.

•             College coursework in pharmacy, nursing or other medical related field can substitute at the rate of 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours for the required work experience.

Other job-related requirements for this position:

• MANDT at the Basic level is required unless the incumbent requests a reasonable accommodation supported by an annual medical certification. 
• Maintain confidentiality of employee and/or resident information.  This specific standard is mission critical as the Agency is entrusted with information about employees and residents which is protected by HIPAA and other federal and state laws.  The Agency’s ability to maintain and protect confidential information has a direct relationship on our ability to gain and sustain the public trust.
• Incumbent is required to submit to pre-employment TB screening and on an annual on-going basis as required by DDDP.
• Based on the duties and essential functions of this position, incumbents will be required to spend a minimum of 75% of work time performing duties which involves direct contact with residents in a forensic facility. 
• This position requires lifting, pulling and squatting.
• Employees of the Agency for Persons with Disabilities are required to demonstrate total commitment to outstanding customer service.  This includes, but not limited to, acting in a responsive, professional, courteous manner with the employees, customers and public we serve at all times.

• ** NOTE:  Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process.  

 WORK SCHEDULE  

This position is located at a 24-hour facility.  Team members must be agreeable to working a shift schedule; regular, evening, or night. Days Off: Varies.   

Employees may be required to work additional days/hours based upon the needs of the facility and those we serve.  This includes, but is not limited to ensuring facility coverage, activities, holidays, and emergency situations.  

DUE TO THE COVID -19 CRISIS, SHIFT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AS NEEDED TO CARE FOR THE INDIVIDUALS WE SERVE.    

Direct Deposit Program – As a condition of employment, a person appointed to a position in State government is required to participate in the Direct Deposit Program.  

Recruiting Contact:        

Jodi NeSmith        

Recruitment Manager- Developmental Disabilities Defendant Program & Pathways    

Agency for Persons with Disabilities        

Telephone: (850) 793-7075  

Email: jodi.nesmith@apdcares.org  

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:  

Working for the State of Florida is more than just a paycheck. The state’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of benefits including:  

Annual and Sick Leave benefits  

Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year  

State group insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options.  

Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com

Flexible Spending Accounts  

College tuition waivers and more!  

For a more complete list of benefits, click  https://mybenefits.myflorida.com/

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.  

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.  

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.  

BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT- It is the policy of the Florida Agency for Persons with Disabilities that applicants for employment undergo Level 2 employment screening in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, Florida Statutes, as a condition of employment or being permitted to serve as a volunteer. No applicant for a designated position will be employed or permitted to volunteer until the Level 2 screening results are received, reviewed, and approved by the Agency. Level 2 background screening shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for Statewide criminal and juvenile records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, and Federal criminal records checks through the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and may include local criminal records checks through local law enforcement agencies.  

THIS POSITION REQUIRES A BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION INCLUDING FINGERPRINTING, PURSUANT TO S. 110.1127(1), FLORIDA STATUTES.  

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.  Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.  Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.  Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.  Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.