PHARMACY TECHNICIAN 2
APPROXIMATE HOURLY RATE - $22.13 to $32.23 PAY GRADE: 27
The salary range indicated in this announcement is based on the Employee/Employer retirement compensation schedule. An employer-only option is available at a reduced salary range. Generally, salaries start at the lowest level of a step 1 and increase with each year of service to the highest level of a step 10.
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, part time vacancies as they may occur in this geographical location.
Department: Health and Human Services (http://dhhs.nv.gov/)
Division: Public and Behavioral Health
Location: Las Vegas, Boulder City, Indian Springs, Jean, Henderson
Job Class Code: 10.723
RECRUITMENT INFORMATION
Announcement Number: 52214
Open to all qualified persons.
Posted 08/13/2025
Close Date: 08/20/2025
Recruiter:
JENNIFER KAUBLE
Phone: (775)684-0128
Email: jenniferkauble@admin.nv.gov
Applications accepted for another 7 Days 1 Hrs 21 Mins
The Position
Pharmacy Technicians process prescriptions and practitioners' orders; inspect drug storage areas; maintain inventory; and provide technical support services to professional pharmacists.
Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform work independently with little or no additional training.
The Division of Public and Behavioral Health, Southern Nevada Adult Mental Health Services (SNAMHS) is recruiting for a Pharmacy Technician 2 at Rawson-Neal Psychiatric Hospital in Las Vegas. The Pharmacy Technician plays an integral role in ensuring the efficient distribution of medications and the management of inventory, contributing to the smooth operation of the pharmacy. The technician assists pharmacists in processing prescription orders in compliance with Nevada Board of Pharmacy Laws and SNAMHS protocols. Responsibilities include accurately filling and delivering medications to automated stations, labeling prescription containers for final checks, and providing coverage across SNAMHS pharmacies as needed. They also manage deliveries to outpatient clinics, demonstrate competence in technical skills and performance, and excel in prioritizing tasks while handling interruptions effectively. Pharmacy Technicians maintain optimal inventory levels by repackaging medications, managing backstock, and obtaining necessary supplies. They ensure proper stocking levels based on pharmacists' input and complete purchase requisitions with accurate ordering information. Responsibilities include placing medications in their correct locations, processing invoices for accounting, and replenishing floor stock, HD bins, and Smart Sink cartridges as required. Technicians also rotate medications using the "first in, first out" method, empty and clear Pyxis return bins, and log refrigerator temperatures twice daily to ensure compliance and safety. This position is integral to the pharmacy's mission of delivering exceptional service and maintaining operational excellence. THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. This is a part-time position. Incumbent will be working every Saturday, Sunday, and Monday, 8am-5pm.
To see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/Class\Specifications-10\0/
To Qualify:
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.
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.
INFORMATIONAL LINKS
For more information about state employment, visit the following:
Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.gov
Public Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.org
Public Employees Benefits Program: https://pebp.nv.gov/
More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB
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Direct Inquiries or Correspondence to:
Division of Human Resource Management Northern Nevada 515 East Musser Street, First Floor Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868 Division of Human Resource Management Southern Nevada 7251 Amigo St, Suite 120 Las Vegas, NV 89119TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868
The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.
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