APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -
$34,681.68 to
$50,508.72
PAY GRADE: 27
For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below.
In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.
JOB INFORMATION
Work Type: Permanent, full time vacancies as they may occur
in this geographical location.
Pharmacy Technicians process prescriptions and practitioners' orders; inspect drug storage areas; maintain inventory; and provide technical support services to professional pharmacists.
This full time position is located with Northern Nevada Adult Mental Health Services (NNAMHS) in Sparks NV. Under the direct supervision of a Pharmacist, the Pharmacy Technicians read, double check accuracy and fill prescriptions which are then checked again by a Pharmacist before they are administered to the client. The position may participate in tracking the stock of medication and ensuring it is properly stored and may be required to refill and perform routine maintenance on automatic medication dispensing machines. Incumbent may be required to work week-ends and holidays. *** THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME BASED ON THE AMOUNT OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. ***
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications)
Graduation from high school or equivalent education and one year of experience as a licensed Pharmaceutical Technician in a pharmacy; OR one year as a Pharmacy Technician I in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.
Special Requirements
Licensure as a Pharmaceutical Technician issued by the Nevada State Board of Pharmacy is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.
A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required. Persons offered employment in this position will be required to pay for these items.
A State of Nevada/FBI background check will be required of the selected applicant.
Pursuant to NRS 284.4066, this position has been identified as affecting public safety. Persons offered employment in this position must submit to a pre-employment screening for controlled substances.
The Examination
Application Evaluation Exam
The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process.
