Correctional Pharmacy Technician — Impactful Inmate Care

Nebraska State Jobs; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support medication distribution, inventory and related duties in Lincoln, Nebraska. The role operates under licensed supervision and assists in preparing medications for distribution.

An additional $3/hour facility differential applies for hours worked, boosting compensation. Minimum qualifications include 18+ years old, a high school diploma or equivalent, and registration with a Nebraska Board of

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must be registered by a state or national certifying body approved by the Nebraska Board of Pharmacy as a pharmacy technician.
• Incumbents must complete a board approved state or national pharmacy technician certification program.
• Applicants must pass a medical exam and, at a randomly announced time, pass a drug test.
• Must successfully complete the fully paid NE Corrections Training Program.

Responsibilities

• Checks for outdated medications and removes them from usable inventory.
• Assists pharmacist in filling prescriptions and prepares medications for distribution, all medications checked by a licensed pharmacist before distribution.
• Ensures proper safety and security measures are observed throughout the delivery process.
• Maintains accurate counts of controlled substances and ensures proper record-keeping of all transactions related to controlled substances.
• Prepares floor-stock and controlled substance items pursuant to requests.
• Inspects pharmaceuticals for proper labeling and storage, expiration dates, sanitary conditions and security measures.
• Assists in annual inventory of all medication.
• Prepares medications for discharges and outpatients, maintains prescription files and packages medications for delivery.
• Performs various clerical duties related to pharmacy.
• Serves as a liaison between pharmacist staff, computer software companies and drug wholesalers to resolve problems.
• Performs routine housekeeping duties to maintain sanitary conditions of the pharmacy.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support medication distribution, inventory and related duties in Lincoln, Nebraska. The role operates under licensed supervision and assists in preparing medications for distribution.

An additional $3/hour facility differential applies for hours worked, boosting compensation. Minimum qualifications include 18+ years old, a high school diploma or equivalent, and registration with a Nebraska Board of