Pharmacy Technician 1 Or 2

State of Louisiana • St. Gabriel, LA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections, Corrections Services, is hiring a Pharmacy Technician for the Health Services team at Elayn Hunt Correctional Center in St. Gabriel, Louisiana. The position supports safe and effective medication services for individuals in the facility’s care and works under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist.

The role may be filled at the Pharmacy Technician 1-Trainee or Pharmacy Technician 2 level, according to the selected applicant’s experience. No experience or training is required. Upon employment, the employee must be eligible for a Pharmacy Technician Candidate Registration from the Louisiana Board of Pharmacy and must obtain a Pharmacy Technician Certificate before gaining permanent status. This is a 24-hour facility. The position may be filled as a temporary job appointment if applicable.

Requirements

• No experience or training is required.
• Upon accepting employment, be eligible for a Pharmacy Technician Candidate Registration from the Louisiana Board of Pharmacy.
• Obtain a Pharmacy Technician Certificate from the Louisiana Board of Pharmacy before gaining permanent status.
• Authorize the HR Office of DPS&C-Corrections Services to contact prior employers for PREA references by answering “YES” to the PREA question in the application.
• Provide official documentation to verify any degree, certificate, special license, or DD-214 before hire.
• Include transcripts to verify qualifying experience based on college credit or college hours.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation, packaging, and distribution of medications under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
• Maintain accurate medication inventories and records.
• Ensure compliance with applicable pharmacy laws, regulations, and institutional policies.
• Support daily pharmacy operations by organizing supplies and processing medication orders.
• Collaborate with healthcare staff to promote efficient and secure medication management.

Benefits

• Defined benefit pension plan
• Health insurance, also available post-retirement
• At least 10 paid holidays
• Sick and annual leave that rolls over from year to year
• Paid time off or accrued time for hours worked over 40 per week
• Deferred compensation plan
• Flexible benefits plan
• Alternate work schedules, potentially including 4/10 schedules, subject to policy requirements
• Employee recognition programs
• Internal promotional opportunities
• Professional development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed