Health Technician (Medication Technician)

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System

Springfield (MO)

On-site

USD 53,000 - 67,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

The Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System in Springfield is hiring a Medication Technician to administer and distribute medications to inmates in various locations including the Health Services Unit and Special Housing Units. You will follow safe medical practices with correct patient, medication, dosage, time, and route, and document adverse reactions.

The role also supports pharmacists and staff with order entry, medication prep, and inventory, while maintaining security as a core

Qualifications

Must provide legible transcripts if education is required.
Foreign education may require official recognition by the Department of Education.
Official transcript must be provided prior to the first day on duty.

Responsibilities

Administers medications to inmates across health service units and designated areas.
Ensures accurate identification of patient, medication, dosage, time and route.
Reports adverse medication reactions and records them appropriately.
Assists pharmacists with entering physician orders into the pharmacy system and inventory tasks.

Skills

Medication administration

Patient identification

Record keeping

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Pharmacy information system

Medication preparation

Inventory management

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. For a list of schools that meet this criteria, Click Here. 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. If you are selected for this position and qualified based on education (i.e. basic education requirement and/or substitution of education), you will be required to provide an OFFICIAL transcript prior to your first day on duty.

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 2026-10-05.

Who is eligible to apply?

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