Residence Requirements:

RESIDENCE REQUIREMENTS: THERE ARE NO RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS FOR PARTICIPATION IN THIS EXAMINATION. There is one vacancy at the Erie County Medical Center.

Examples of Duties:

A Pharmaceutical Inventory Clerk ECMCC performs clerical operations of average difficulty in the pharmaceutical stores area at the Erie County Medical Corporation;
 Reviews wholesaler invoices for accuracy;
Supplies split billing software vendor with accurate dispensing data for application of 340B Drug Pricing Program credits;
Maintains acquisition costs in Pharmacy computer system;
Maintains split billing software, mapping and reporting to ensure compliance with 340B Drug Pricing Program;
Maintains accurate and current pricing in the pharmacy, billing/accounts receivable and imaging modules of the computer systems;
Provides purchasing with a listing of acquisition costs on a regularly scheduled basis;
Assembles a variety of data for incorporation into reports;
Provides backup for Pharmaceutical Stores Clerk;
Provides back up for payroll processing;
Provides support for internal and external 340B Drug Pricing Program audits.

Qualifications:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  Candidates must meet the  following requirements on or before the date of the written test:

Notes:

NOTE:  Verifiable part-time and/or volunteer experience will be pro-rated toward meeting the experience requirements. 

Subjects of Examination:

Subjects of examination: A written test designed to evaluate knowledge, skills and /or abilities in the following areas:

1. Arithmetic computation with calculator

These questions test for the ability to use a calculator to do basic computations. Questions will involve addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. You may also be asked to calculate averages, to use percents, and to round an answer to the nearest whole number.You should bring with you a hand-held battery- or solar-powered calculator for use on this test. You will not be permitted to use the calculator function of your cell phone.

2. Keeping simple inventory records

These questions test for the ability to follow instructions in keeping simple inventory records of different materials received and distributed from a central location. The ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide will be required. You may have to compute total costs from quantities (number of units) and cost or price per unit. Knowledge of specific record keeping systems and techniques will not be needed.

3. Name and number checking

These questions test for the ability to distinguish between sets of words, letters, and/or numbers that are almost exactly alike. Material is usually presented in two or three columns, and you will have to determine how the entry in the first column compares with the entry in the second column and possibly the third. You will be instructed to mark your answers according to a designated code provided in the directions.

NOTICE TO CANDIDATES:  It is recommended that candidates use a quiet, hand held, solar or battery powered calculator.  Devices with typewriter keyboards, "Spell Checkers", “Personal Digital Assistants", "Address Books", "Language Translators", "Dictionaries", or any similar devices are prohibited.  You may not bring books or other reference materials.

**IMPORTANT APPLICATION FEE - READ CAREFULLY**

A $20.00 filing fee is required for this exam. The required fee must accompany your application. Send or bring check or money order made payable to Erie County Personnel Department and write the examination number(s) on your check or money order. Do not send or bring cash, as the County cannot be responsible for cash payment. As no refund will be made, you are urged to compare your qualifications carefully with the requirements for admission and file only for those examinations for which you are clearly qualified.