Inventory Coordinator/Pharmacy Technician

NaphCare•Buckeye, AZ

5d•Onsite

About The Position

NaphCare is hiring an Inventory Coordinator/Pharmacy Technician to join its healthcare team at the Lewis Facility in Buckeye, Arizona. The role supports licensed pharmacists in providing medications and other healthcare products to people in residence, while ensuring work complies with applicable standards and regulations. The position involves preparing medications, managing inventory, maintaining records, and following heightened security and reporting requirements in a correctional healthcare setting. The listed pay range is $18.00–$19.00 per hour, depending on shift, site needs, hire status, and experience. Full-time and part-time positions may be available.

Requirements

Current Pharmacy Technician certificate or license in the state.
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Active BLS CPR certification; American Heart Association certification is preferred.
Attention to detail, strong communication and interpersonal skills, ability to work independently and as part of a team, and commitment to patient safety.
Ability to maintain the confidentiality of proprietary and confidential information.
Integrity, professionalism, and ability to follow a Code of Conduct and comply with facility correctional healthcare policies, procedures, and legal requirements.
Ability to obtain a security clearance, including passing a drug screen and criminal background check.
Ability to stand for long periods; lift and move up to 50 pounds; bend, squat, reach, push, pull, walk significant distances, and perform physically demanding tasks such as CPR while maintaining balance and endurance throughout a shift.

Nice To Haves

Pharmacy Technician Certification (PTCB or ExCPT).
Progressive administrative or management training in a pharmacy role, with purchasing knowledge.
General knowledge of brand-to-generic pharmaceutical equivalents.

Responsibilities

Prepare and dispense prescription medications in accordance with protocols.
Manage medication inventory, including ordering, receiving, and storing medications securely and under proper conditions.
Maintain accurate, current records of medications dispensed, patient information, and inventory levels.
Communicate with pharmacists, nurses, and other healthcare staff about medication orders, patient needs, and potential issues.
Follow security protocols to prevent unauthorized access to medications and maintain a secure environment.
Provide basic medication information and instructions to patients.
Participate in quality assurance activities to support accurate dispensing and compliance with pharmacy policies and procedures.