Pharmacy Technician

Ho-Chunk•Glenville, WV

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pharmacy Technician provides Pharmacy Technician support services for the inmate population incarcerated at the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Gilmer in Glenville, West Virginia. The Pharmacy Technician assists the staff pharmacist with pharmacy operations and performs services in accordance with Federal Bureau of Prisons policies, institutional requirements, Federal and State policies and regulations, and standards and methods generally accepted within the field of Pharmacy Technician services.

Requirements

Completed a formal Pharmacy Technician Program.
Satisfactorily completed an internship.
At least one year of Pharmacy Technician experience.
Possess a current Basic Life Support cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification.
Knowledge of methods, techniques, and procedures used to perform Pharmacy Technician activities.
Knowledge of medical equipment and automated systems used in the performance of assigned duties.
Knowledge of safety principles and infection-control requirements in a patient-care environment.
The ability to relate and deal effectively with physicians, peers, inmates, and others.
The ability to recognize, report, and record changes in a patient’s physical or emotional condition.
The ability to administer medication.
Working knowledge of technical computer systems related to pharmacy operations.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a correctional environment is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Assist the staff pharmacist in ordering, stocking, storing, and assisting the pharmacist with dispensing prescription and non-prescription medications.
Perform assigned duties within Bureau of Prisons Formulary constraints and applicable budgetary guidelines.
Prepare Pill Line medication cards.
Prepare unit-dose medications for Pyxis.
Complete and maintain competency through the Pharmacy Competency Module.
Maintain knowledge of the Bureau of Prisons Formulary and changes to the formulary.
Assist the pharmacist in maintaining medication stock in the main pharmacy, satellite camp, crash carts, emergency bags, and automated dispensing systems.
Check for outdated medications in accordance with applicable policy.
Maintain narcotics counts.
Maintain needle and syringe inventories.
Maintain and restock supplies for the Night Stock cabinet.
Perform audits of the Night Stock cabinet or automated dispensing system.
Maintain stock records.
Maintain pharmacy areas in a clean and orderly condition consistent with departmental safety and sanitation guidelines.
Use the Bureau of Prisons electronic medical record.
Complete computer documentation.
Schedule patients.
Prepare institutional call-outs.
Scan documents.
File documents.
Type institutional memoranda.
Answer telephones.
Perform minor clerical duties associated with pharmacy operations.
Maintain working knowledge and technical computer skills related to pharmacy matters.
Apply knowledge of methods, techniques, and procedures used to perform job activities involving medical equipment and automated systems.
Participate in Improving Organizational Performance Data activities.
Participate in Quality Assurance activities as directed by the pharmacist or Health Services Administrator.
Receive patients.
Explain procedures to alleviate undue anxiety.
Submit reports and evaluations as requested.
Follow the Bureau of Prisons Health Services Manual.
Follow local institutional mandates.
Follow Health Services Department policies governing patient encounters.
Maintain an open line of communication with the Clinical Director, Health Services Administrator, and Contracting Officer’s Representative.
Remain continuously aware of institutional security requirements.
Maintain a professional relationship with inmates.
Immediately report violations of institutional rules and regulations to a Government employee.
Provide documentation to the Contracting Officer’s Representative or designee regarding inmate infractions when requested.
Attend the Institution Familiarization Orientation Program before beginning institutional duties.
Comply with all institutional regulations governing safety, custody, conduct of inmates, identification, accountability, and access to the institution.
Sign in and out of the institution as required.
Wear the institution-issued identification badge at all times.
Follow institutional security requirements while performing services.
Adhere to Privacy Act requirements when operating or accessing systems of records used for medical-treatment documentation.
Wear appropriate and professional attire at all times.
Be available for emergencies as necessary.
Submit to testing for tuberculosis or other communicable diseases; or Provide acceptable evidence of recent testing or immunity to selected communicable diseases.
Immediately report in writing any adverse action taken by a regulatory body involving certification or licensure.
If the Pharmacy Technician develops a medical condition that could reasonably place workers, inmates, patients, or the public at risk, the individual must be removed from affected activities.