Pharmacy Technician

CFG HEALTH SYSTEM LLC • Mount Vernon, OH

58d • $22 - $22 • Onsite

About The Position

The Pharmacy Technician is responsible for managing and maintaining medication carts, supplies, and pharmaceutical records within a correctional facility. This role ensures accurate medication administration, compliance with regulatory standards, and adherence to facility security protocols. The Pharmacy Technician prepares and restocks medications, monitors inventory levels and expiration dates, maintains MAR documentation, coordinates with pharmacy vendors, and supports audits and P&T meetings. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong pharmaceutical knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to operate in a secure, physically demanding environment.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited pharmacy technician program or college of pharmacy.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a pharmacy technician preferred.
• Strong knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations governing pharmaceuticals.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks, including standing for long periods and handling medication carts.
• Familiarity with electronic medication administration systems (e.g., ECorrRx).
• Provides a positive and professional representation of CFG Health Systems, LLC.
• Promotes a culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting, documentation, and prevention
• Maintains competency and knowledge of current standards of practice, trends, and developments in related scope of job role or practice
• Adheres to infection control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations
• Participate in ongoing quality improvement activities
• Completes required orientation as directed by the facility
• Follows facility and OSHA safety rules and procedures while on assignment
• Follows facility and CFG Health Systems Occurrence Protocol
• Upholds HIPAA and PREA regulations
• Punctual and dependable for assigned/confirmed shifts
• Maintains security clearance for the assigned facility
• May regularly be required to stand, sit, walk, reach, bend, kneel, crouch, or stretch, for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to communicate and understand written and verbal communication.
• The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in correctional or secure healthcare settings is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Medication Management & Administration Support
• Purge medication carts daily, using census logs to remove discontinued or discharged medications.
• Stock and maintain medication carts and monitor daily par levels.
• Check for expired medications, supplies, and solutions, and remove as needed.
• Prepare and update Medication Administration Records (MAR) for each cart daily.
• Review MARs after medication administration to identify missing or restocked prescriptions.
• Ensure endorsements and proper documentation for stock supplies used during medication passes.
• Organize and coordinate medication distribution while maintaining strict adherence to security protocols.
• Inventory & Vendor Coordination
• Monitor medication inventory, expiration dates, and stock levels to ensure continuity of care.
• Interface with pharmacy vendors, including order placement, delivery coordination, and resolving discrepancies.
• Participate in Pharmacy and Therapeutics (P&T) meetings and support quarterly pharmacy audits.
• Regulatory Compliance & Recordkeeping
• Enter and maintain inmate medication profiles in the ECorrRx system.
• Adhere to all applicable federal, state, and facility regulations governing pharmaceuticals and controlled substances.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Additional Responsibilities
• Assist licensed pharmacy personnel and nursing staff as directed.
• Participate in training, continuing education, and professional development opportunities.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the facility or pharmacy supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED