Job Description
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Job ID: 32859
Agency: Department of Corrections - Clinical Services
Location: Yankton, SD
Salary: $18.80 to $25.00 per hour, depending on experience
Pay Grade: F
Closing Date: open until filled
This is a full-time position with the Department of Corrections. For more information on the Department of Corrections, please visit http://doc.sd.gov .
The South Dakota Department of Corrections is hiring! Join the DOC - view DOC Recruitment video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bI3Hwg99jTg&t=9s
Come work with our pharmacy team at the South Dakota Department of Corrections Pharmacy! This position is held with the Department of Corrections and provides pharmaceutical care for the patients across the South Dakota state prison facilities. This unique centralized pharmacy setting offers opportunity for development and growth in your career as a pharmacy technician with our dynamic team!
This position provides assistance to pharmacists in processing medications for distribution to patients, as well as filling and restocking the facilities automated dispensing machines, across the state. The position assists in maintaining daily operations of a pharmacy, including filling medications for the pharmacist, checking inventory and running Autopack and DOSIS machines. This position will also help with daily medication orders from the pharmacy wholesaler. This position requires the applicant to work with hazardous medications; safety precautions and protective gear will be in place per policy. All work is checked by a registered pharmacist.
Work schedules vary with pharmacy operations to ensure coverage for a variety of daytime shifts. The full-time position guarantees 40 hours per week, Monday - Saturday.
Licenses and Certifications:
Successful applicant must be certified nationally; or pass the certification exam within two years of hire. Must hold technician registration with the South Dakota Board of Pharmacy within 30 days.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
- a positive attitude;
- the ability to prioritize tasks and effectively handle high-volume work;
- a willingness to learn;
- adaptability.
Knowledge:
- the principles, practices and standards of a pharmacy;
- pharmaceutical terminology and abbreviations;
- medication names.
Ability to:
- analyze information;
- follow oral and written instructions and relay information clearly and concisely;
- follow instructions and ask questions in order to learn the proper techniques policies, and procedures for standard pharmacy practices;
- maintain inventory of pharmaceuticals and related supplies;
- operate office and pharmacy equipment;
- work with a variety of computer applications;
- input data using a computer;
- perform job duties with organization and attention to detail to ensure accuracy.
Additional Requirements: To be considered, please attach your resume and cover letter.
This position is exempt from the Civil Service Act.
This position is eligible for Veterans' Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.
Successful applicant(s) will be required to undergo a background investigation. An arrest/conviction record will not necessarily bar employment. Successful applicant(s) will undergo an abuse and neglect screening. Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of a drug screening.
NCRC: If you possess a National Career Readiness Certificate, please submit the certificate with your application. For more information on how to acquire a National Career Readiness Certificate contact a South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation Job Service Office. A certificate is not necessary to be considered.
The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.
The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information here . This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.
Must apply online: https://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=2C1
You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email: careers@state.sd.us
http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus
"An Equal Opportunity Employer"
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