Corrections Health Technician: Medication Admin

U.S. Department of Justice; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Prisons, seeks a Medication Technician for a Tallahassee institution. You administer medications to inmates, including oral, topical, nebulized, inhaler, and insulin, ensuring patient identity, correct drug, dose, time, and route, and conforming to safe medical practices.

You’ll assist pharmacists with orders, MARs, storage, and inventory, while upholding security responsibilities required of all correctional staff.

Qualifications

• Career Transition Programs (CTAP or ICTAP) eligibility for selection priority.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a Medication Technician in a Federal Bureau of Prisons Institution.
• Administers medications (oral, topical, nebulized, Meter Dose Inhaler, and Insulin) with correct patient, medication, dosage, time, and route.
• Reports and records adverse medication reactions.
• Assists Pharmacist or staff with orders, MARs, storage, and inventory of pharmacy supplies.
• Maintains security of the institution as a core correctional responsibility.

Job description

U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Prisons, seeks a Medication Technician for a Tallahassee institution. You administer medications to inmates, including oral, topical, nebulized, inhaler, and insulin, ensuring patient identity, correct drug, dose, time, and route, and conforming to safe medical practices.

You’ll assist pharmacists with orders, MARs, storage, and inventory, while upholding security responsibilities required of all correctional staff.