Senior Pharmacy Techician

Job Type: Location Type: Not Specified

 

Salary : $57,399.12 – $69,739.20 Annually
Location : Sacramento, CA
Job Type: Permanent Full-Time
Job Number: 28312-A
Department: Health Services
Opening Date: 03/14/2025
Closing Date: 4/11/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

The Position
This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on:
3/28/2025, 4/11/2025 (Final)

The Senior Pharmacy Technician leads other workers in the performance of, or to perform, technical duties in the preparation, packaging and distribution of pharmaceuticals; performs a variety of duties related to inventory control, record keeping, and customer service; and performs related duties as assigned.
Examples of Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of

• Principles and techniques of assigning, directing and reviewing work
• County pharmacy functions, operations, procedures and practices
• Pharmaceutical terminology
• Characteristics, strengths, and dosage forms of pharmaceuticals
• Pharmaceutical systems of weights, measures and calculations
• Operation and care of pharmacy equipment
• Pharmaceutical procedures and techniques
• Inventory control procedures
• Laws, rules and regulations governing technician activities and the handling and storage of pharmaceuticals including controlled substances

Ability to

• Assign and monitor the work of others
• Train others in the work of the unit
• Research and evaluate work problems, and recommend and implement effective courses of action
• Read, understand and apply laws, rules and regulations related to pharmacy practice
• Count, pour and mix with accuracy, precision and speed
• Maintain accuracy and attention to detail under pressure from time, people or situations
• Perform basic mathematical computations
• Operate office machines and equipment used in the course of the work
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Communicate clearly and effectively with a diverse public

Employment Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Either 1. Two years of experience in the County class of Pharmacy Technician

Or 2. Two years in a registered Pharmacy Technician position performing duties comparable to the County’s Pharmacy Technician.
Note: If the word “experience” is referenced in the minimum qualifications, it means full-time paid experience unless the minimum qualification states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements.

Special Requirements

Background/Criminal History: The County may access criminal history information on all candidates who have accepted a conditional offer of appointment for the above job class consistent with the provisions of the Board of Supervisors Resolution No. 82-602, Personnel Policies and Procedure and applicable federal and state law. The County shall not consider for employment any candidate who has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor that relates to or impacts the candidate’s ability to perform the job duties of this class unless it is determined that mitigating circumstances exist. For purposes of accessing criminal history information, the candidate will be fingerprinted. A subsequent arrest notification may be obtained.

The County may also conduct a background check on the candidate prior to appointment to a position within this class. The background check may include personal and professional reference checks, credit history check, Social Security Number verification, professional license/registration verification, military service information and driving history. Information obtained in the course of this background check will be considered by the appointing authority in the selection process. In obtaining such information, the County will comply with applicable consent and disclosure practices in the Fair Credit Reporting Act and the California Investigative Consumer Reporting Agencies Act.

License Requirements: Possession of a valid certificate from the California State Board of Pharmacy as a registered Pharmacy Technician.

NOTE: Failure to maintain the appropriate license may constitute cause for dismissal from the class under applicable Civil Service Rules.

Working Conditions: Duties may require exposure to hostile and/or emotionally disturbed persons, and work in dangerous, high-crime areas of the community.

Child and Elder Abuse Reporting: Persons selected for employment must, as a condition of employment, sign a statement agreeing to comply with Section 11166 and 11160 of the California Penal Code relating to child and elder abuse reporting.

Probationary Period

The probationary period for this classification is twelve (12) months.
Application and Testing Information
APPLICATION
Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by 5:00 PM on the posted cut-off date. Click here to apply.
County of Sacramento

Department of Personnel Services

Employment Services Division

700 H Street, Room 4667

Sacramento, CA 95814

Phone (916) 874-5593; 7-1-1 California Relay Service

Email EmployOffice@Saccounty.net

Inter-Office Mail Code: 09-4667

www.SacCountyJobs.net

• Employment applications and all documentation requested in this announcement must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
• Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant’s computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
• Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as of the cut-off date.
• Application information must be current, concise and related to the requirements in this job announcement. You may only apply for this recruitment once. Duplicate and incomplete applications will be disqualified.
• A resume may be included with your application, however it will not substitute for the information requested on the application.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE
Applicants are required to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question. The Supplemental Questionnaire is located in the tab marked “Supplemental Questions”. Please be descriptive in your response.
Note: Responses of “See Resume” or “See Application”, or copy and paste of work experience are not qualifying responses and will not be considered.

• Supplemental Questionnaires must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant’s computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
• The supplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding a candidate’s experience, education, and training. Responses should be consistent with the information on your application and are subject to verification.
• Please provide place of employment, pertinent dates, and concise, descriptive and detailed information for each question.
• If a job included responsibilities applicable to several questions, separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely.
• Resumes or referral to the application or other questionnaire responses will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question.
• If you have no experience, write “no experience” for the appropriate question.
• For many individuals, it is more efficient to develop responses to the supplemental questions in a word processing document and then paste them into the final document to be submitted. Changes or corrections to your Supplemental Questionnaire cannot be made once your application packet has been submitted.
• If the Supplemental Questionnaire is used in the Formula Rate exam, failure to complete all of the questions or incomplete responses will result in a lower score. While scoring the Supplemental Questionnaire, the candidate’s application and/or attachments will not be reviewed, therefore, a candidate’s responses to the questions should be accurate, thorough, detailed, and complete.

FORMULA RATE EXAMINATION (Weighted 100%)
All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications by the cut-off date will have their Supplemental Questionnaire scored in the Formula Rate Examination.
This examination will evaluate the relevance, level, recency, progression and quality of candidate’s education, training and experience. The candidate’s application or other materials will not be included in this examination. Therefore, the candidate’s responses to the supplemental questionnaire should be thorough, detailed and complete. The score from the Formula Rate Examination will determine the ranking on the eligible/employment list for this job.
All candidates competing in the testing process will receive written notice of their examination results by email. Notices can also be accessed in their governmentjobs.com inbox. Applicants achieving a passing score will be placed on the eligible list in rank order. The rank is determined by the test score attained from the examination.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Click here for Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)
For information regarding County jobs:
www.saccountyjobs.net
Sacramento County is about enriching communities to thrive. We strive to create inclusive workplaces that reflect the communities we serve. We value and celebrate the unique perspectives, backgrounds, abilities, and diverse dimensions of our employees and residents. Through transparency, courage, innovation, and trust we are committed to advance equity and transformational change.

We are a proud equal opportunity employer. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any phase of the hiring process, please contact our Disability Compliance Office at or 916-874-7642, CA Relay 711.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

As an employee of the County of Sacramento, there will be a variety of benefits available to you. These benefits currently include: health, dental and life insurance; flexible spending account options for dependent care and unreimbursed dental and/or medical cost; and an employee assistance program (EAP).
GENERAL BENEFITS:
Most employee benefits are similar to the following for all County employees. However, some benefits differ, depending on the employee representation unit to which the employee’s job classification is assigned. Information about the exact benefits applicable to a particular job classification may be obtained from the Sacramento County Department of Benefits or by visiting www.saccountyjobs.net.
TEMPORARY POSITIONS:
Most benefits do not apply to temporary positions. The explanations of benefits applies to employees in regular positions.
SALARY STEP INCREASES:
The beginning salary and the top of the salary range are usually shown on the job announcement. Upon satisfactory service, salary increases of approximately 5% are given annually until the top of the salary range has been attained.
PAY:
All employees are paid bi-weekly via direct deposit into the employee’s bank account. The pay period covers fourteen (14) calendar days, starting on a Sunday and ending on the second Saturday thereafter. Salaries are generally paid on the Friday following the end of the pay period. Employees can set up their direct deposit and access their pay information via Employee Self Service in MySacCounty.
VACATION:
Generally, vacation with pay begins at 10 days annually. With increase over a period of years, the maximum annual vacation with pay is 25 days.
HOLIDAYS:
14.5 holidays per year as recognized.
SICK LEAVE:
Equivalent to 15 days annually, unlimited accumulation. Upon retirement, unused sick leave is converted to retirement service credit.
PARENTAL LEAVE:
Entitles a regular County employee, with at least one year of continuous employment, to schedule a paid parental leave of up to 160 hours upon the birth or during the process of an adoption of a minor child. Parental leave shall be approved by the employee’s appointing authority, except where the granting of the parental leave request would unduly interfere with or cause severe hardship upon department operations.
TUITION REIMBURSEMENT:
Dependent upon union agreements, regular County employees may be eligible to receive Tuition Reimbursement. The costs for course tuition/registration fees and required books/supplies are eligible for reimbursement. Tuition reimbursement amounts may vary depending upon union agreement.
RETIREMENT:
Social Security and Sacramento County Employees’ Retirement System coverage.
HEALTH INSURANCE:
The County offers a variety of health plan design options to fit individual needs.
DENTAL INSURANCE:
The County provides a comprehensive dental benefit program for regular full-time and part-time employees and their eligible dependents. This plan pays on a set fee schedule that varies by procedure. Any amount over the fee schedule is the employee’s responsibility. The yearly maximum is $2,000 per person, not including orthodontia. The orthodontic benefit is 50% of covered charges with a lifetime maximum of $1,000 per person.
LIFE INSURANCE:
The County of Sacramento provides a basic life insurance benefit of $15,000 to all eligible employees at no cost. Additional coverage may be purchased through payroll deduction.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION:
The County offers a Deferred Compensation Program which enables employees to save in a systematic way without paying income tax on either the payroll deduction or the earned interest, prior to withdrawal.
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM:
The County of Sacramento provides an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their eligible dependents. The EAP offers confidential, professional counseling services in areas such as:

• Legal Advice/Difficult Decisions
• Marriage or Family Relationships
• Financial or Credit Worries/Elder Care
• Alcohol and Drug Abuse

WELLNESS INCENTIVE PROGRAM:
The County will recognize and award time off to eligible employees who maintain an excellent attendance record.
FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT:
The County offers regular employees two separate Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA’s). These accounts allow employees to set money aside, on a pre-tax basis via payroll deduction, to pay for medical, dental or dependent care expenses.

• DEPENDENT CARE REIMBURSEMENT ACCOUNT:
  Employees may set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified childcare or dependent care expenses that are necessary for the employee and/or spouse to continue working.
• MEDICAL REIMBURSEMENT ACCOUNT:
  The Medical Reimbursement Account allows pre-tax dollars to be set aside to pay for out-of-pocket expenses that are not paid by insurance or reimbursed by any other benefit plan.

WORKERS’ COMPENSATION:
In case of injury while on the job, each employee is protected under the Workers’ Compensation laws of California.
SACRAMENTO CREDIT UNION:
The credit union offers loan facilities and systematic saving plans through payroll deduction.
SELECTION AND PLACEMENT

Sacramento County encourages applications from all persons regardless of race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, gender, disability, political affiliation, or age.
Certain age limits may be required by law, ordinance, or Civil Service direction for specific classifications such as those identified with hazardous occupations.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Please read carefully the “Minimum Qualifications” section of your announcement. You must meet those qualifications by the application deadline date unless otherwise specified. Your application must clearly show you meet the minimum qualifications by the application deadline date, or it will not be accepted. All statements are subject to verification.

“Experience” means full-time paid experience unless the announcement states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements.
PROMOTIONAL EXAMINATIONS:
If the announcement indicates the examination is given on a promotional basis, candidates must hold permanent status in Sacramento County Civil Service by the application deadline date and must meet the minimum qualifications.
OPEN EXAMINATIONS:
Any person who meets the minimum qualifications may apply.
CONTINUOUS FILING EXAMINATIONS:
Applicants are eligible to reapply to and retake a continuous filing exam after 6 months from the date the previous exam results was received.
ELIGIBLE LISTS:
Names of qualified persons who made a passing score on an examination are entered, in order of their final grades, on an eligible list. To fill each vacancy, the hiring department will make a selection from among the top three ranks on the employment lists.
EXAMINATION RATINGS:
Unless otherwise stated on the announcement: To be successful, candidates must obtain a rating of at least 70% on each part of the examination. This may be an adjusted score or an arithmetic 70% of the total possible score as determined by the Director.
APPEAL PROCESS:
Persons who believe their applications have been improperly rejected may request the Employment Services Division to review its decision to reject the application. If the applicant desires to submit additional proof of qualifications, such proof must be received by Personnel Services not less than two (2) calendar days prior to the scheduled date for the examination.

Persons who are disqualified in any phase of the examination may appeal such adverse action, in writing, to the Civil Service Commission, 700 H Street, Room 2640, Sacramento, CA 95814, telephone: (916) 874-5586. Such appeals must be filed within thirty (30) calendar days after notice of the adverse action was mailed to the candidate.
FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT OUR FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs):
OTHER INFORMATION

VETERAN’S PREFERENCE:
Military veterans who have served during wartime shall be given preference in initial appointment to County service. Such preference shall apply, provided the veteran has first achieved a minimum passing score in the examination. The passing score of a veteran shall be annotated to indicate the veteran’s score shall be regarded as 5 points or higher, OR 10 points higher for disabled veterans, only for the purpose of determining the three ranks along with which the veteran’s name shall be certified. No score shall actually be changed and no new rank shall be created as a result of application of veteran’s preference for certification purposes.

“Disabled Veteran” means any veteran who has served during wartime and, who, as of the final filing date for an examination is declared by the United States Veterans Administration or military service department to be 10% or more disabled as a result of his/her military service. Persons claiming eligibility for disabled veteran’s preference must submit to the employment office, on or before the application deadline date, a certification from the United States Veterans Administration or a military service department, dated within 1 year, which certifies the present existence of a service related disability of 10% or more, or other acceptable proof of such disability as a result of his/her military service.
Persons claiming eligibility for veterans preference must submit a copy of Form DD 214 or other acceptable proof of veteran’s status on or before the final filing date for the examination. For purpose of this rule “reserve” status does not constitute active duty.
CITIZENSHIP OR AUTHORIZED ALIEN REQUIREMENT:
As required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act, all County employees must be United States citizens or aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States. Proof of citizenship or authorized status will be required prior to appointment.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE:
Some County Civil Service positions are covered by financial disclosure requirements intended to identify potential conflicts of interest.
CONCURRENT EMPLOYMENT:
No employee may concurrently occupy more than one County position.
SPECIAL SKILL QUALIFICATIONS (WHEN SPECIFIED ON THE APPLICATION):
Persons who have special skills required by some (but not all) positions in a class may be certified ahead of others provided that:

Such special skills are based on the duties and requirements of the positions and are in conformance with merit system and equal opportunity principles, and
The certification of eligibles who possess special skills have been approved by the Civil Service Commission.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT MEDICAL EXAMINATION & DRUG TESTING:
The County of Sacramento is committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol free workplace. All persons selected for appointment to positions must pass a medical examination and a drug test, administered by the County at no cost to the applicant.
DRIVER LICENSE:
Possession of a valid California Driver License may be required for some positions.
PROBATIONARY PERIOD:
Regular positions are subject to a probationary period which is an extension of the selection process. Unless otherwise indicated on the announcement, the probationary period is six (6) months.
AGENCY SHOP/FAIR SHARE FEE:
Some positions require, as a condition of continued employment, that the person either:
1. Become a union member;
2. Pay a fair share fee to the union; or,
3. Meet specific requirements under which an equivalent amount must be paid to a charity.
FINGERPRINTING AND CRIMINAL RECORD CHECKS:
Fingerprinting and criminal record checks are required for some positions.
01

The following Supplemental Questionnaire is the Civil Service Exam for this position and will be used to determine your exam score.

Note: The Supplemental Questionnaire and the Application are administered as two separate documents. The Application is used only to determine if the minimum qualifications are met; and the Supplemental Questionnaire will be used only to determine your exam score.

In order to receive every consideration in the selection process, you must complete all questions with concise but detailed answers and provide all requested information. Each answer will be scored separately. References such as ‘See Resume’ as a response will not be scored.

By continuing in the exam process, you are certifying that all information provided in the Supplemental Questionnaire is true to the best of your knowledge.

• I have read and understood the above instructions.

02

NOTE: If you meet the minimum qualifications (via the information you provided on your application and requested documentation), your exam score (based on your supplemental questionnaire responses) places you within the reachable ranks on the resulting eligible list and you are invited to interview; you will be asked to expand on, demonstrate, and/or clarify to support the selections you made on this exam (supplemental questionnaire).

• I have read and understood the above information.

03

The minimum qualifications for this position are as follows:

Either 1. Two years of experience in the County class of Pharmacy Technician.

Or 2. Two years in a registered Pharmacy Technician position performing duties comparable to the County’s Pharmacy Technician.

Select the one box that best describes how you meet the minimum qualifications.

• I do not meet the minimum qualifications.
• I have two (2) or more years of experience in the County class of Pharmacy Technician
• I have two (2) or more years in a registered Pharmacy Technician position performing duties comparable to the County’s Pharmacy Technician.

04

List your Pharmacy Technician license from the California State Board of Pharmacy including license title, license number, and expiration date. If you do not possess a Pharmacy Technician license from the California State Board of Pharmacy, type none.
05

I understand that I must attach a copy of my Pharmacy Technician license to my application.

• Yes

06

Select the one box that best describes your paid work experience as a Registered Pharmacy Technician.

• None
• Less than two (2) years of experience
• Two (2) years but less than five (5) years
• Five (5) years but less than ten (10) years
• Ten (10) years but less than fifteen (15) years
• Fifteen (15) or more years

07

Select all the boxes in which you have paid experience performing as a Registered Pharmacy Technician.

• Prepare pharmaceutical medication in accordance with prescription, required formulary, and established procedures
• Set up prescriptions for review and approval of a pharmacist
• Apply laws, safety rules, and correct program regulations and procedures to the filling of prescriptions and handling and storage of pharmaceuticals including controlled substances, and complete necessary forms and records
• Collect prescription information from customers, request and receive refill approvals, verify details like eligibility for financial assistance, check accuracy and compliance of refill requests, and enter information into the computer
• Inventory control of pharmaceutical supplies, reorder supplies for the pharmacist, receive and stock shipments, check for accuracy, handle issues like shortages or damages with vendors, rotate stock, and package or repackage medications
• Pre-package and label tablets, capsules, powdered and liquid drugs for administration using packaging machines and measuring devices
• None of the above

08

Select the one box that best describes your paid work experience leading or supervising Pharmacy Technicians performing technician duties and/or Pharmacy Assistants performing clerical duties.

• None
• Less than two (2) years of experience
• Two (2) years but less than five (5) years
• Five (5) years but less than ten (10) years
• Ten (10) years but less than fifteen (15) years

09

Select all the boxes in which you have paid work experience performing as a lead or supervisor over Pharmacy Technicians performing technician duties and/or Pharmacy Assistants performing clerical duties.

• Schedule and assign work, monitor and maintain workflow, and conduct staff training
• Enforce work rules and provide corrections, technical direction, and problem-solving
• Provide input for staff performance evaluations and personnel actions
• Review and verify time sheets
• Assist in developing and implementing new or revised work procedures
• None of the above

10

List the software programs for which you have paid work experience using while performing pharmacy technician duties such as the following:

• Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, or equivalent
• Electronic health record systems, pharmacy software, or equivalent

11

Hours of Work: Select all boxes which you are available for and willing to accept.

• Days
• Evenings/Swings
• Nights
• Weekends
• Holidays
• None of the above

12

Select all the boxes that show options you are available for and willing to accept.

• Regular full-time permanent position only.
• Intermittent on-call position – may have full-time hours but are limited to a total of 1560 hours per calendar year. Accepting an intermittent position does not negatively affect one’s opportunity for a permanent position when available.
• Temporary help only – willing to be called in to work at short notice for someone unable to fulfill their shift. Accepting a temporary help position does not negatively affect one’s opportunity for a permanent position when available.
• Regular part-time permanent position only.
• Any type of position and hours that are available.

13

List your employment experience that qualifies you for the Senior Pharmacy Technician position. For all experience listed, provide the following:

• Employer
• Dates of employment
• Position title
• Position level (e.g. lead, supervisory, etc.)
• Primary duties and responsibilities, to include experience selections from prior questions

If you have no qualifying experience, write “None”.
14

List your paid work experience running and analyzing reports, performing audits as well as maintaining records and documentation related to work and pharmacy processes.
15

Do you have the ability to fluently and effectively communicate (speak, read, and/or write) in one or more of the languages listed below, or do you have overall knowledge of the African American and/or Native American culture, its community resources and an understanding of the social, economic, and educational problems/issues generally experienced by members of these communities and want to be considered for a position using those skills? Check all box(es) that apply.

• No
• African American Culture
• Arabic Language and Middle Eastern Culture
• Armenian Language and Culture
• Burmese Language and Culture
• Cambodian Language and Culture
• Chinese Language and Culture
• Farsi Language and Culture
• Hmong Language and Culture
• Japanese Language and Culture
• Korean Language and Culture
• Lao Language and Culture
• Mien Language and Culture
• Native American Culture
• Punjabi Language and East Indian Culture
• Russian Language and Culture
• Spanish Language and Latin Culture
• Tagalog Language and Filipino Culture
• Ukrainian Language and Culture
• Vietnamese Language and Culture

16

If you already have skills in a language other than English or knowledge of another culture do you want to be tested and possibly certified for that skill and/or knowledge? Check the appropriate option.

• Yes
• No
• I am already certified by the County of Sacramento.

17

If you checked that you are already certified by the County of Sacramento, write or type the language(s) and culture(s) you are certified in and the approximate date(s) that you were tested. Information given will be subject to verification. If you did not select that you have already been certified, please write or type “N/A”.
18

I have read the General Requirements and Other Requirements as stated on the job announcement.

• Yes

19

The County of Sacramento is committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol free workplace. All persons selected for appointment must pass a drug test administered by the County and at no cost to the applicant.

I understand, if offered conditional employment, I will be subject to a drug test administered by the County as described in Sacramento County Personnel Ordinance Section 2.78.030.

• Yes
• No

20

Select the one box that best describes whether you have attended a career fair and/or job event where you have interacted with representatives from Sacramento County.

• Attended in the last one (1) – three (3) months
• Attended in the last four (4) – six (6) months
• Attended in the last seven (7) months – one (1) year
• Attended an event more than one (1) year ago
• Have attended a career fair and/or job event but did not interact with Sacramento County representatives
• Have not attended a career fair and/or job event

21

List the following for the career fair and/or job event you attended:

• Name of event
• Location of event
• Month and year of event

If you have not attended an event where you interacted with representatives from Sacramento County, please type “None”.
Required Question