Pharmacy technician Job at The State of Kansas, Kansas

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  • The State of Kansas
  • Kansas

Job Description

Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy

  • Job Posting closes: November 3, 2025

About the Position:

  • Who can apply: Anyone
  • Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified
  • Full/Part-time: Full-time
  • Regular/Temporary: Regular
  • Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt
  • Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8AM – 4:30PM
  • Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes
  • Veterans’ Preference Eligible: Yes
  • Search Keywords: Pharmacy Technician, Pharmacy

Compensation:

Hourly Pay Range: $15.03 - $21.13

TEMPORARY additional differential of $2.50/hr for all hours worked.

  • Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.

Osawatomie State Hospital is licensed by the State of Kansas to provide care and treatment for adults diagnosed with psychiatric disorders regardless of ability to pay. There are currently two hospitals on the Osawatomie campus in Miami county: Osawatomie State Hospital (OSH) and Adair Acute Care (AAC). Adair Acute Care are a 60-bed facility, certified by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

All employees are expected to work in a harmonious and cooperative fashion with other staff to provide efficient and effective customer service: to use free time as available to assist other staff in the completion of work assignments and perform other tasks as needed; to contribute to a positive work environment through a positive, helpful, courteous demeanor towards staff, customers and the general public; and to adhere to appropriate standards of conduct regarding the use of leave, reports to work on time and in the designated fashion.

The purpose of the Pharmacy Technician is to fill medication orders, stock pyxis machines, order medications, return medications, gather and compile data for quality improvement and reporting activities, and fill discharge medication orders. They are an integral part of providing medication services to our patients. They provide the support services needed for quality pharmaceutical care with respect for human dignity and uniqueness of the consumers served in compliance with the accrediting agencies standards of care.

The essential functions of this position may require physical strength to frequently push, pull, twist, bend, squat, walk, stand for extended periods of time, lift and/or restrain residents with or without assistance and respond to aggressive resident behavior with specific, trained techniques. Be able to observe and respond to residents in distress.

Osawatomie State Hospital Adair Acute Care is funded in part by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and is subject to requirements bestowed by Federal and State levels of government conditions of participation.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma
  • Pharmacy Technician Board Certification or Grandfathered license with the Kansas Board of Pharmacy
  • Registration in good standing with Kansas Board of Pharmacy
  • Upon employment, applicant must register with the Kansas Board of Pharmacy and obtain licensure before functioning as a technician.
  • Require completing 20 hours of continuing education for each registration renewal period


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Pharmacy technician two-year work experience preferred.
  • Experience with pharmacy computer systems preferred.
  • Prior medication ordering and inventory control preferred.
  • Two-year college degree or equivalent work experience preferred

Contact Information:

Recruiter Contact :

Phone: (913) 755-7333

Email: OSH.HR@ks.gov

Fax: (913)755-7408

On the My Job Applications page, verifythese documents are present and valid. Upload or delete and upload new if needed.

  • DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran’s Preference)

Job Application Process

  • Complete Paper application. Paper applications can be found at the desk of the operator or in Human Resources. Both located in the Administration Building at Osawatomie State Hospital. OR
  • Sign in to your existing account or Register for a new account.
  • Review and complete your contact information on the My Contact Information page.
  • Upload documents listed in the Required Documents section of this job posting to the appropriate location.
  • Complete and Submit your application.
  • Check your email and My Job Notifications for written communications from the Recruiter.
    • Email - the email listed on the Careers> My Contact Information page.
    • Notifications - view the Careers> My Job Notifications page.

Employment Benefits

Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage

Sick & Vacation leave

Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave

Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)

Fitness Centers in select locations

Employee discounts with the STAR Program

Retirement and deferred compensation programs


Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information…


See the helpful links below to assist in completing your application:

  • Instructions:
    • Job Search
    • Registration & User Account
    • Application
  • Frequently Asked Questions

How to Claim Veterans Preference

Veterans' Preference Eligible (VPE): Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a "veteran"; under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors of the position. The veterans' preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determine by the hiring manager.

Learn more about claiming Veteran’s Preference

How to Claim Disability Hiring Preference

Applicants that have physical, cognitive and/or mental disabilities may claim an employment preference when applying for positions. If they are qualified to meet the performance standards of the position, with or without a reasonable accommodation, they will receive an interview for the position. The preference does not guarantee an applicant the job, as positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the hiring manager.

Learn more about claiming Disability Hiring Preference

PLEASE NOTE : The documentation verifying a person's eligibility for use of this preference should not be sent along with other application materials to the hiring agency but should be sent directly to OPS. These documents should be sent either by fax to (785)296-7712, scanned and emailed to Gustavo.Victoriano@ks.gov, or can be mailed/delivered in person to:

ATTN: Disability Hiring Preference Coordinator
Office of Personnel Services
Landon State Office Building
900 SW Jackson, Rm 401
Topeka, KS 66612

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.

If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the agency recruiter.

Job Tags

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