Corrections Medication Technician - Safe Med Administration

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System; Estill (SC); On-site; USD 53,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System is seeking a Medication Technician to administer and distribute medications to inmates across designated areas, including Health Services Units and Special Housing Units.

The role requires accurate patient identification, medication identification, dosage and timing, and adherence to nationally recognized safe medical practices. Responsibility includes assisting the pharmacist and reporting adverse reactions, with a focus on security within the institution.

Responsibilities

• Administers medications (Oral, Topical, Nebulized, Meter Dose Inhaler, Insulin) with patient ID, medication, dosage, time, and route.
• Reports and records adverse medication reactions.
• Assists Pharmacist with entering physician orders into a computerized pharmacy information system.
• Prepares medications for Pharmacist review and manages storage/inventory of pharmacy supplies.
• Maintains security and follows staff correctional responsibilities within the institution.

Tools

Pharmacy information system

Job description

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System is seeking a Medication Technician to administer and distribute medications to inmates across designated areas, including Health Services Units and Special Housing Units.

The role requires accurate patient identification, medication identification, dosage and timing, and adherence to nationally recognized safe medical practices. Responsibility includes assisting the pharmacist and reporting adverse reactions, with a focus on security within the institution.