Health Technician (Medication Technician)

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

• Hiring Agency: Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System

Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.

Key Responsibilities

Serves as a Medication Technician in a Federal Bureau of Prisons Institution. Responsible for the administration and distribution of medication to inmates in various locations, including the Health Services Unit, Special Housing Units, or other designated areas within the institution.

Administers medications to include but not limited to Oral, Topical, Nebulized, Meter Dose Inhaler, and Insulin, in a manner consistent with nationally recognized safe medical practices, to include accurate identification of the patient, medication, dosage, time, and route. Reports and records adverse medication reactions.

Assists Pharmacist or other appropriate staff member in a variety of pharmacy related activities, including, but not limited to, entry of physician orders into a computerized pharmacy information system, preparation of medications for Pharmacist review, preparation of medication administration records, storage and inventory of pharmacy supplies, etc.

Along with all other correctional institution employees, incumbent is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution. The staff correctional responsibilities precede all others required by this position and are performed on a regular and recurring basis.

Requirements & Education

ONLY if education is a requirement/substitution for specialized experience, applicant MUST upload legible transcripts as verification of educational requirement. Transcripts MUST be uploaded and electronically linked from USAJOBS at the time you apply and MUST include identifying information to include School Name, Student Name, Degree and Date Awarded (if applicable).

All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Foreign Education: For information regarding foreign education requirements, please see Foreign Diploma and Credit Recognition at the U.S.

Department of Education website: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System, Department of Justice.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $52977 – $66599/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-29.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.