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TEST ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER 2010-040 ISSUED JUNE 2, 2010 |
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
State Civil Service Commission
Examination
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PHARMACY ASSISTANT
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Pharmacy Assistant |
32700 |
ST03 |
APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
VETERANS: Pennsylvania law (51 Pa.C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences and opportunities for veterans, visit the Commission’s website www.scsc.state.pa.us; visit one of our offices; or call our veterans information line, (717) 787-6039.
NATURE OF WORK
You will assist a registered pharmacist in the preparation, packaging, labeling and distribution of pharmaceutical products to patients/clients in a Department of Public Welfare mental health hospital or mental retardation center. Work includes filling dispensing containers, printing labels, taking inventory, preparing requisitions for the purchasing of needed drugs, chemicals, and supplies, and maintaining inventory and purchasing records.
Supervision is provided by a pharmacist who reviews all work in accordance with the prescribed Department of Public Welfare's practices and procedures.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
You will be tested before your qualifications are reviewed. Your test results will count only if you meet all job requirements. If after reading the requirements you are not sure you qualify, contact one of the Commission's offices listed at the end of this announcement.
You must be a Pennsylvania resident, of good moral character and able to perform the essential functions of the job.
Minimum Requirements
One year of experience assisting a licensed pharmacist in the preparation and dispensing of medications in a hospital pharmacy; or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
Clarification of Requirements
Acceptable experience assisting a pharmacist in the preparation and dispensing of medications may occur in a clinic, food or drug store pharmacy operation.
You may substitute related education for the required experience or appropriate experience for the required education. Unrelated experience or education will not be accepted.
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
There are 13 filled positions located in the Department of Public Welfare facilities for persons with mental and/or developmental disabilities.
Distribution of filled positions by county is listed below.
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Berks |
1 |
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Lackawanna |
2 |
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Lehigh |
2 |
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Montgomery |
1 |
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Montour |
2 |
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Venango |
1 |
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Warren |
2 |
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Westmoreland |
2 |
Lists created by this test will be used to fill future vacancies as they occur due to retirements, promotions, transfers, resignations and so forth.
Employment preference may be given to residents of the counties within the region where the job is located.
For the most recent information on job opportunities contact:
PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WELFARE (www.dpw.state.pa.us)
Bureau of Human Resources, Room 106, Health and Welfare Building, P.O. Box 2675, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17105; Telephone: (717) 787-5068; OR toll free 1-800-346-4254, Monday through Friday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM; E-mail: ra-pwemployment@state.pa.us
TESTING
The test will be administered on a computer. Information about computerized testing is available online at www.scsc.state.pa.us OR in paper form at any State Civil Service Commission office. You will have a maximum of 2 hours to complete the test.
The test will cover the following subject areas:
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Pharmacy Terms and Abbreviations |
20 |
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Following Instructions |
10 |
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Reading Comprehension |
5 |
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Table Interpretation |
15 |
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Purchasing: Stock-keeping Practices |
10 |
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Prescriptions & Dosage Calculations |
25 |
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TOTAL |
85 |
The test will be administered in the Harrisburg, Philadelphia and Pittsburgh State Civil Service Commission offices, Monday through Friday.
The test will also be held approximately 10 days a month at additional test centers located in Allentown, Erie, Johnstown, Lock Haven, and Scranton. For further details on test dates, contact the Commission’s Information Services Unit; Telephone (Voice) (717) 787-7811, Text Telephone (Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing callers only) (717) 783-8896.
If you take the test and want to take it again, you may be retested after 6 months from the date of your test. You must submit a new application to be retested. If your name is on an eligible list for this job title and you take this test, your most recent examination result will be the only one counted.
TEST RESULTS
Employment list will be established. You will be notified in writing of your test results.
HOW TO APPLY
Apply online at www.scsc.state.pa.us or submit your completed paper application to:
State Civil Service Commission
ATTN: Applications
P.O. Box 569
Harrisburg, PA 17108-0569
Applications and further information can be obtained from:
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Harrisburg: 2nd Level, Strawberry Sq. Complex, 320 Market St., P.O. |
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Box 569, Hbg., 17108-0569; Telephone (Voice) (717) 783-3058, Text |
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Telephone (Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing callers only) (717) 772-2685 |
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Philadelphia: 110 North 8th St., Suite 503, Phila., 19107; Telephone |
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(Voice) (215) 560-2253, Text Telephone (Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing callers only) (215) 560-4367 |
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Pittsburgh: 411 Seventh Ave., Room 410, Pgh., 15219; Telephone |
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(Voice) (412) 565-7666, Text Telephone (Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing |
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callers only) (412) 565-2484 |
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Internet: www.scsc.state.pa.us |
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PA CareerLink offices |
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The Human Resources Office listed under the "JOB OPPORTUNITIES" section |
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For further information on testing, assistance for persons with disabilities, veterans' preference and other items, refer to the instructions provided with the "Application for Employment/Promotion."