Posting number: 3G36-20261109-14-00
Department: DPH Health
Job classification: Pharmaceutical Technician Supervisor
Posting type: Department Only Promotional
Categories: Public Health
This is supervisory pharmaceutical work directing a staff of pharmacy technicians responsible for providing assistance to pharmacists by dispensing drugs and medications prescribed by medical practitioners and repackaging bulk medication for distribution to various medical facilities. Work includes planning work assignments and work schedules and maintaining, dispensing and coordinating the distribution of supplies to health centers. Contact with district health center pharmacy staff and vendors is a significant aspect of the work. The employee in this class is accountable for carrying out work objectives within the scope of established guidelines. Work is performed under the supervision of a Pharmaceutical Services Administrator.
The analyst responsible for reviewing applications and additional documentation for this job opportunity is
Stefan Koprivica
City of Philadelphia – Office of Human Resources
1401 JFK Blvd., Room 1530
Philadelphia, PA 19102-1675
Phone: 215-686-3159
Fax: 215-686-0861
Email: stefan.koprivica@phila.gov
For all other inquiries please contact Customer Service at 215-686-0880 or email hrhelpdesk@phila.gov.
Only a departmental promotional eligible list for the Department of Public Health will be established as a result of this examination.
Candidates who pass the exam and are placed on the civil service list will be retained on the list for a minimum of one year and a maximum of two years after the establishment of the Eligible List.
Candidates who have maintained a bona fide residence in Philadelphia for at least one year prior to the date of the civil service examination shall have priority over all other persons receiving an identical test score. For Training and Experience evaluations, in which applicants will not be asked to appear to take a scheduled examination, the residency preference eligibility date is the planned eligible list date listed on this announcement.
To receive such preference, candidates must respond to the question regarding residence later in this form.
The response on this application will be used to determine eligibility for preference for residents. Documentation of residence may be required if there is any question as to whether you meet the residency preference requirements.
If an applicant does not respond to the appropriate residence question, it will be assumed that the applicant does not qualify for residence preference. Eligibility for residence preference must be determined by the date of the test administration. No requests for residence preference will be granted after the test administration.
Applicants will be evaluated and scored based upon their training and experience credentials. Applicants will not be asked to appear to take a scheduled examination.
Scores in the Training and Experience Evaluation will be based on documentation of education and experience provided by the candidate. To receive full credit for your education and experience, you should submit all relevant documentation including college transcripts, licenses, certifications, paid out of class documentation, etc. and provide a detailed description of your education, experience, and credentials.
An Eligible List will be established the week of December 14, 2026. Please note that this date may change.
Rule of List
In accordance with Civil Service Regulation 9.091D, candidates may review their answer sheets and other test papers to determine if they have been scored correctly or if there has been an irregularity in the administration of the examination. Candidates will have 30 days after the results have been mailed to review their test and to file a written appeal. Call 215 686-0880 if you wish to schedule a test review.
High School
The following statement represents the minimum training and experience standards which will be used to admit or reject applicants for tests.
Candidates who meet all eligibility requirements within six (6) months of the application deadline will be admitted to this examination. Successful candidates will be placed on the eligible list but may not be hired or promoted until all requirements have been satisfied.
Education equivalent to completion of the twelfth school grade.
Current certification as a Pharmacy Technician issued by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB), the Institute for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians (ICPT), the National Healthcare Association (NHA) or the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT).
Two years of experience performing routine pharmaceutical work providing assistance to pharmacists in dispensing drugs and medications prescribed by medical practitioners and repackaging bulk medication for distribution to various medical facilities.
One year of experience, as a Pharmaceutical Technician, performing pharmaceutical work including inventory and ordering supplies in the Health Department.
Any equivalent combination of education and experience determined to be acceptable by the Office of Human Resources.
Ability to physically perform the duties and to work in the environmental conditions required of a position in this class.
Registration as a Pharmacy Technician by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania at the time of appointment and during tenure of employment as a Pharmaceutical Technician Supervisor.
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