Correctional Pharmacy Technician - Impactful Health

State of Nebraska; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services in Lincoln, NE is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support the prison pharmacy operations. The role involves assisting pharmacists, preparing medications, handling controlled substances, and ensuring safety and compliance.

Minimum qualifications include age 18, a high school diploma, board-approved certification, and successful completion of the NE Corrections Training Program. A $3/hour differential applies to eligible hours.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be registered by a state or national certifying body approved by the State of Nebraska Board of Pharmacy as a pharmacy technician.
• Completion of board approved state or national pharmacy technician certification program is required.
• Applicants must pass a medical exam and a drug test when offered a job.
• Fully paid NE Corrections Training Program required at Staff Training Academy.

Responsibilities

• Checks for outdated medications and removes them from inventory.
• Assists pharmacist in filling prescriptions and prepares medication for distribution.
• Ensures safety and security measures are observed during delivery.
• Maintains counts and records of controlled substances.
• Prepares floor-stock and controlled substances per requests.
• Inspects labeling, storage, expiration dates, and sanitation.

Education

State or national pharmacy technician certification program

Job description

The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services in Lincoln, NE is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support the prison pharmacy operations. The role involves assisting pharmacists, preparing medications, handling controlled substances, and ensuring safety and compliance.

Minimum qualifications include age 18, a high school diploma, board-approved certification, and successful completion of the NE Corrections Training Program. A $3/hour differential applies to eligible hours.