Pharmacy Technician - Jefferson County Department of Health

TARGET CLOSE DATE:

03/20/2026

PAY GRADE:

Grade 11

TYPE:

Full time

JOB SUMMARY:

Pharmacy Technicians within the Jefferson County Department of Health work with pharmacists to help prepare and give out prescription medication. They take prescriptions over the phone and in person, work with health professionals and customers, help mix medicines, count pills, measure medication, label and give instructions for medicine, and help maintain inventory. Pharmacy Techs are the liaison between the public and pharmacists, helping set up consultations and recommendations. Individuals in this role are also responsible for taking payment for prescriptions and balancing the money collected. Their work is performed according to specific guidelines and is directed and reviewed by a pharmacist.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

The Jefferson County Department of Health provides competitive pay and comprehensive benefits packages to include medical and dental insurance, employer-sponsored retirement plan (pension), generous paid holidays, sick and vacation leave, and more. The pay range for this job is listed below:


Jefferson County Department of Health: $16.63 - $25.80

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

The following are job-related qualifications that are required for employment consideration for this position:

• Must possess a current, active Pharmacy Technician registration with the Alabama Board of Pharmacy.

• The ability to obtain a National Pharmacy certification (e.g., ICPT - Institute for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians or PTCB - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board) within the first nine months of employment.

• Experience entering and maintaining data using computerized systems.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

The following are job-related qualifications deemed desirable by Merit System agencies. These qualifications may be considered by a hiring agency when reviewing applications and inviting candidates to participate in subsequent steps in the selection process.

• National Pharmacy Certification (e.g., ICPT - Institute for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians or PTCB - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board).

• Experience interacting with and assisting individuals from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds.

TYPICAL JOB DUTIES:

• Assists the Pharmacist in dispensing, counting and measuring medications; operates computer terminal to enter prescriptions and to update pharmacy records.

• Maintains appropriate inventories of pharmaceutical supplies and equipment; types and prepares requisitions; checks invoice for correct price and fills out credit forms if necessary.

• Restocks floor stock and surgery carts; replaces items used; checks for outdated/expired items; delivers to various floors or units as required; receives incoming stock and places in appropriate location.

• Prepares I.V. antibiotics for patients under direct supervision of Pharmacist; updates unit dose profile for current intravenous products.

• Operates a cash register to collect monies for prescriptions and over the counter medications; counts and balances monies.

• Answers questions regarding pharmacy procedures; refers technical questions to Pharmacist on duty.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Job involves physical exertion required for sustained periods of light physical activity such as walking or standing. May involve regular lifting of items or objects weighing up to 25 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is performed primarily within medical or healthcare facilities. Work involves use of standard office equipment, such as computer, phone, copier, etc. Work involves use of medical tools and equipment necessary for the care and/or diagnosis of healthcare patients.

EEO STATEMENT:

The Personnel Board of Jefferson County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment with the Personnel Board of Jefferson County, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.  Each Merit System member city/agency operates its own equal employment opportunity policies available on the individual city/agency website.

ACCOMMODATION:

NOTE:

This job posting may close before, or be extended beyond, the listed Target Close Date based on the employment needs of the Merit System. More detail regarding this job is available by clicking Apply.

DISCLAIMER:

This job posting is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of the job duties, responsibilities, or skills and abilities required for this position and may be changed at the discretion of the Personnel Board at any time.