Description

The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office is looking for the best and brightest individuals who want to help their community and make a positive difference in people's lives.  Our goal is to provide the highest level of professional public service to the wide range of ethnic and culturally diverse groups that make up Pinellas County. A career with the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office offers: challenge, excitement, variety, teamwork, job satisfaction, opportunities for special assignments, career development, opportunities for promotion/advancement, and excellent salary and benefits.

The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office strives to provide our employees with the best benefits possible. Some of the benefits are Annual Leave (120 hours), Health Insurance, Wellness Incentives, and Education Assistance Program.

Applicants must be tobacco/nicotine free for six months prior to submitting application and during length of employment.

The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office is an EEO/ADA employer and is committed to being a drug free workplace.

The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office is in the 1% of sheriff's offices nationwide to have received the Triple Crown Award for accreditation. This prestigious award recognizes agencies that have achieved accreditation from three separate accreditation agencies: Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA), the American Correctional Association (ACA), and the National Commission on Correctional Healthcare (NCCHC). Additionally, the agency is accredited by the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) for the forensic inspection activities performed by the AFIS Division (Latent Unit), Forensic Sciences Division, and the Forensic Imaging Unit, and by the Airborne Public Safety Association (APSA) for activities performed by the Flight Unit.

“Achieve new levels of national recognition as a leader in public safety through successful partnerships, innovative technology, and community respect” is the vision and will continue to be the guiding direction of the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office.

Requirements

This position is responsible for ordering and monitoring medical supplies and pharmaceuticals, and for performing clerical duties necessary to manage/maintain the medical units. Position also assists administrative staff with other duties upon request.

*Calls/faxes/emails orders for medication and medical supplies; receives shipments from the pharmaceutical and/or supply companies; conducts inventory of all items ordered/received to assure accuracy of the order;

*Places stock medications on shelves in pharmacy area, delivers medications and supplies to staff, and/or clinical locations within the department, pursuant to appropriate regulations and procedures;

*Monitors pricing on a constant basis, solicits companies in order to obtain better pricing; assists the Health Services Administrator in securing contracts with said agencies; verifies pricing on all invoices prior to submission for payment;

*Monitors par levels and orders over-the-counter medications and stock medications; assures levels do not exceed our requirements; communicates with nursing supervisors regularly to assure that par levels are adequate

QUALIFICATIONS

*High school graduation or equivalent diploma from an institution accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U. S. Dept. of Education or licensed as a degree granting institution by the Commission for Independent Education

*Successful graduation from an approved pharmacy technician training program and valid Registered Pharmacy Technician license (RPT)

*One (1) year experience as a pharmacy technician

*Must possess a valid Florida driver’s license

*Consideration for this position requires a credit check

The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office strives to provide our employees with the best benefits possible. Some of the benefits are Annual Leave (120 hours), Health Insurance, Wellness Incentives, and Education Assistance Program.

Applicants must be tobacco/nicotine free for six months prior to submitting application and during length of employment.

The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office is an EEO/ADA employer and is committed to being a drug free workplace.

To apply for this position, please visit our website at https://www.pcsoweb.com/administration/human-resources/current-openings#CurrentOpenings.

Any questions can be directed to Human Resources at 727-582-6208