CDOC Pharmacy Technician II at Colorado Department of Corrections

Wheaton; Colorado; On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Pharmacy Technician to enhance medication management in a correctional facility. This role involves collaborating with clinical staff, overseeing medication inventory, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have a valid Pharmacy Technician certification and experience in a pharmacy setting. Join a rewarding environment that offers distinctive career advancement opportunities, flexible retirement benefits, and comprehensive health plans. If you're passionate about making a difference in healthcare, this position provides a meaningful opportunity to contribute to the well-being of individuals within the correctional system.

Benefits

Distinctive career advancement opportunities

Strong retirement benefits

Medical health plans

Dental health plans

Short and long term disability coverage

Paid life insurance

11 paid holidays per year

Vacation and sick leave

Wellness program

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in a pharmacy setting required.
• Must have valid Pharmacy Technician certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist clinical staff with medication management in a correctional facility.
• Maintain records and ensure compliance with state and federal laws.

Skills

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Exceptional organizational skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Ability to read and comprehend English

Ability to create accessible documents

Education

Current Pharmacy Technician certification

Tools

Computer programs for pharmacy services

Job description

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Who May Apply: Residents of the state of Colorado only

Description of Job:

• This position assists the clinical services staff to optimize medication management within a correctional facility clinic.
• Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
• Order, receive and route prescriptions to the proper destinations under the supervision of a Nurse III;
• Assist with prescription and medication inventory reorder (continuous medication usage review, checking in all pharmacy orders, maintaining medication stock levels, processing kite refills, monitoring offender medication compliance, rotation of stock, removal of outdated medications, and return of outdated and discontinued medications);
• Work with nursing staff to establish and adjust quotas to ensure adequate and appropriate levels of stock medications at all times;
• Maintain a positive and collaborative working relationship with clinic and pharmacy personnel;
• Maintain records of receipt, distribution, and return for all pharmaceuticals as required by state and federal laws;
• Provide information to clinical services staff on drug availability, formulary status, and storage requirements;
• Train new employees in using the computer programs necessary to optimize pharmacy services;
• Order, receive and route prescription medications for offenders transferring within the state correctional system or entering/leaving the state correctional system; ensure that continuity of care with prescribed medications is achieved as offenders move within and in/out of the correctional system.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Two (2) years of full-time experience labeling, storing, and/or distributing drugs in a pharmacy setting.
• Applicant must possess a current, valid Pharmacy Technician (PHAT) certification or Pharmacy Technician Provisional (PHATP) certification issued by the Colorado State Board of Pharmacy.

Required Competencies:
Excellent written and oral communication skills;
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with pharmacy and clinical staff;
Exceptional organizational and multi-tasking skills;
Ability to work in a fast paced environment;
Ability to meet work schedule;
Ability to read and comprehend the English language;
Ability to effectively communicate fluently in English both verbally and in writing;
Ability to create accessible documents and technical content that follows plain language guidelines with accessibility in mind.

In addition to a great agency and rewarding, meaningful work, we offer:
Distinctive career advancement opportunities throughout the state system;
Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus 401K and 457 plans. Member Contribution Rates Correctional Officers I-IV qualify as "Safety Officers" and are eligible for increased PERA benefits.
Medical and dental health plans;
Short and long term disability coverage;
Paid life insurance;
11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave;
Wellness program, tuition reimbursement, training opportunities and more.

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