Corrections Pharmacy Assistant - Meds & Patient Care

State of Montana; Montana; On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pharmacy Assistant at Montana State Prison in Deer Lodge, MT, is part of the Infirmary Unit supporting the medication delivery system to inmates. You will help process medication orders, maintain records and ensure timely delivery, including transfers and discharges within the system.

Applicants need a high school diploma or GED and at least two years of pharmacy or medical office experience; certification as a pharmacy technician is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience in a pharmacy or medical office setting.
• Preference for certification as a registered Pharmacy Technician but not required.

Responsibilities

• Maintains patients’ records and assists in processing medication orders.
• Tracks delivery of medications from the mail-order pharmacy vendor.
• Ensures inmates are transferred with an adequate supply of medication upon moves or discharge.

Skills

Pharmacy experience

Medical office experience

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

The Pharmacy Assistant at Montana State Prison in Deer Lodge, MT, is part of the Infirmary Unit supporting the medication delivery system to inmates. You will help process medication orders, maintain records and ensure timely delivery, including transfers and discharges within the system.

Applicants need a high school diploma or GED and at least two years of pharmacy or medical office experience; certification as a pharmacy technician is preferred but not required.