Pharmacy Technician – FCI Tallahassee

Fidelity Partners • Tallahassee, FL

9d • $23 • Onsite

About The Position

The Pharmacist Technician will assist the Pharmacist in preparing and filling daily prescriptions for the inmate population at the Federal Correctional Institute (FCI)/Federal Detention Center (FDC) in Tallahassee, Florida.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• National Background Check with Inquiries and Fingerprints, and Drug Screen.
• Graduate of an Accredited Pharmacy Technician school or program.
• Current licensure as a Pharmacy Technician in the State of Florida.
• Certification in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for Healthcare Providers by the American Heart Association.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience as a Pharmacy Technician.

Responsibilities

• Interpreting medical/dental staff prescription orders. These orders may be traditional physical prescriptions or orders taken from entries in the patient's electronic medical file.
• Entering prescriptions into the pharmacy's prescription computer system and printing prescription labels.
• Selecting the correct medication and filling the prescriptions.
• Inventorying medications and supplies, recording items that are low in stocking levels, and advising the Chief Pharmacist and Health Services Administrator of medications that need ordering.
• Interacting with inmates regarding their medications and providing patient education about the medication.
• Assisting the medical staff and pharmacist with filling and preparing daily prescriptions for the inmate population at the FCI and FDC.
• Will, on a routine basis, run the daily pill line and dispense medication as ordered and directed.
• Ensure that all drugs and supplies are stored according to manufacturers' recommendations, i.e., refrigeration or protection from heat and light.
• Address any questions and concerns with the Chief Pharmacist.
• Ensure inmate medication profile is current and up-to-date.
• Ensure the appropriate sanitation is maintained within the pharmacy.
• Heavy lifting, prolonged standing, and the climbing of stairs will be required in the performance of duties.
• Weekly inventory and refill of the Pyxis machines at the FCI and FDC.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health/Dental and Vision
• Paid Time Off per Year: Up to 80 hours per year, which starts accruing on the day of hire.
• Sick Leave per Year: Up to 56 hours per year, which starts occurring on the day of hire.
• Eleven (11) Paid Federal Holidays
• Competitive Compensation package
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental and vision options.
• Outstanding career growth potential.

What This Job Offers

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