Correctional Pharmacy Tech - Med Dispensing & Compliance

Jobtailor; Virginia (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Bureau of Prisons is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to assist in ordering, stocking, and dispensing medications within a correctional facility. Responsibilities include preparing unit-dose meds for Pyxis and maintaining accurate stock records.

The role requires completing a formal Pharmacy Technician Program, internship, and at least one year of experience, plus Basic Life Support certification and knowledge of safety standards in a patient-care environment.

Qualifications

• Completed a formal Pharmacy Technician Program.
• Internship completed evidenced by documentation.
• At least one year of Pharmacy Technician experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist the staff pharmacist with ordering, stocking, storing, and dispensing medications.
• Prepare Pill Line medication cards and unit-dose medications for Pyxis.
• Maintain knowledge of the Bureau of Prisons Formulary and formulary changes.
• Audit the Night Stock cabinet or automated dispensing system and maintain stock records.
• Receive patients, explain procedures, and document as required.

Skills

Medication Dispensing

Inventory Management

Documentation & Reporting

Communication

Attention to Detail

Team Collaboration

Safety & Compliance

Education

Formal Pharmacy Technician Program

Internship Completed

Tools

Bureau of Prisons EMR

Automated Dispensing Systems

Pharmacy Software

Medical Equipment

Job description

Bureau of Prisons is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to assist in ordering, stocking, and dispensing medications within a correctional facility. Responsibilities include preparing unit-dose meds for Pyxis and maintaining accurate stock records.

The role requires completing a formal Pharmacy Technician Program, internship, and at least one year of experience, plus Basic Life Support certification and knowledge of safety standards in a patient-care environment.