Health Technician (Medication Technician)
About The Position
Serves as a Medication Technician in a Federal Bureau of Prisons institution. Administers and distributes medications to inmates in the Health Services Unit, Special Housing Units, and other designated locations. Administers oral, topical, nebulized, metered-dose inhaler, and insulin medications in accordance with nationally recognized safe medical practices, including accurate verification of the patient, medication, dosage, time, and route. Reports and records adverse medication reactions. Assists a pharmacist or other appropriate staff member with pharmacy-related activities, including entering physician orders into a computerized pharmacy information system, preparing medications for pharmacist review, preparing medication administration records, and storing and inventorying pharmacy supplies. Like other correctional institution employees, the incumbent is responsible for maintaining institutional security. Correctional responsibilities take precedence over other duties and are performed regularly.
Requirements
- One year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level, or qualifying graduate education, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Must have completed at least one certified program: nursing assistant, medical assistant, pharmacy technician, vocational/practical nursing, or emergency medical technician (EMT). Evidence of program completion is required.
- If licensed as a vocational nurse, EMT, paramedic, or certified pharmacy technician, current state licensure or certification, as appropriate, is required.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
- Must satisfactorily complete pre-employment screening, including an interview, urinalysis, physical, background investigation, NCIC screening, and credit check.
- Successful completion of the three-week Introduction to Correctional Techniques training course in Glynco, Georgia is required.
- Applicants must provide evidence of required program completion with their application; applicants relying on education must provide qualifying transcripts.
- Applicants must meet applicable Selective Service requirements.
Responsibilities
- Administer and distribute medications to inmates in the Health Services Unit, Special Housing Units, and other designated institutional locations.
- Administer medications using safe medical practices and accurately verify the patient, medication, dosage, time, and route.
- Report and record adverse medication reactions.
- Assist with pharmacy activities, including entering physician orders into a computerized pharmacy information system, preparing medications for pharmacist review, preparing medication administration records, and storing and inventorying pharmacy supplies.
- Maintain institutional security and perform correctional responsibilities on a regular and recurring basis.
Benefits
- Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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