Pharmacy Technician FCI-Elkton, Lisbon, OH
About The Position
Pharmacy Technician FCI-Elkton Work Location Federal Correctional Institute-Elkton 8730 Scroggs Road Lisbon, Ohio 44432 Citizenship Requirements: Must be a U.S. Citizen. Clearance Requirements: National Background Check with Inquiries and Fingerprints, and Drug Screen. Period of Performance: Time of Award up to five (5) years. Type of Employment: Part-time, 30 hours per week. Estimated Pay : $17.84 - $22.93 per hour. Pay Holidays: Twelve (12) Paid Holidays. Paid Time Off: 80 hours, occurring on day one. Sick Leave: 56 hours, occurring on day one. Working Hours The Pharmacy Technician will generally work Monday through Thursday, 6:00 am to 4:00 pm, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break. The Pharmacy Technician will not work more than 30 hours a week. Summary of Duties The Pharmacy Technician will provide services such as reading and interpreting prescriptions and medication orders written by medical staff, selection, and retrieval of medications of correct strength and dosage form prescribed, transcribe prescription data to labels using computer systems, prepare prescriptions for review by a pharmacist prior to dispensing, give pertinent patient instructions when appropriate; complete stock medication orders as instructed by the pharmacist. Qualifications Must have a certificate of training for Pharmacy Technician services from an approved state program. Must have a Pharmacy Technician license from the state of Ohio. A minimum of one (2) year of Pharmacy Technician experience. Must have experience with computers and typing skills. Must be Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certified either by the American Red Cross (ARC)or the American Heart Association (AHA). Three (3) letters of reference. Bilingual oral communication skills and experience in a clinical correctional setting are desirable but not required. Copies of all certifications and resumes must be forwarded with your application. Attire The contractors are expected to wear professional clothing while on duty. The attire worn shall also be appropriate for the correctional environment in which the contract employees will be performing.
Requirements
- Must be a U.S. Citizen.
- Must have a certificate of training for Pharmacy Technician services from an approved state program.
- Must have a Pharmacy Technician license from the state of Ohio.
- A minimum of one (2) year of Pharmacy Technician experience.
- Must have experience with computers and typing skills.
- Must be Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certified either by the American Red Cross (ARC)or the American Heart Association (AHA).
- Three (3) letters of reference.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual oral communication skills and experience in a clinical correctional setting are desirable but not required.
Responsibilities
- Reading and interpreting prescriptions and medication orders written by medical staff.
- Selection and retrieval of medications of correct strength and dosage from prescribed, transcribing prescription data to labels using typewriters or computer systems.
- Prepare prescriptions for review by a Bureau of Prisons (BOP)/Public Health Service (PHS) Pharmacist before dispensing and give pertinent patient instructions when appropriate.
- Assist the Pharmacist in ensuring that only medications listed in the approved BOP Formulary are dispensed.
- Ensure that requests for non-formulary medications are initiated and submitted to the Pharmacist for approval.
- The Pharmacy Technician should be proficient in maintaining adequate inventories of all medications and medical supplies and preparing the proper paperwork for replenishment of inventory.
- Assist in updating patient education literature, assist in the improvement of performance studies, and help the Pharmacist in meeting policy guidelines for the Adult in Custody (AIC).
- Prepare recommended supply lists to order pharmaceuticals.
- Maintain the pharmacy areas in a clean and orderly fashion.
- Maintain a stock of appropriate forms utilized in the Pharmacy Department and shall, in the absence of the Pharmacist.
- Maintain the Pharmacy operation within the guidelines governing the duties of the Pharmacy Technician.
- Prescriptions must be reviewed by a pharmacist before dispensing to the AIC population.
- The Pharmacy Technician should be able to input a minimum of 25 prescriptions per hour accurately.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental and vision options.
- Outstanding career growth potential.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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