Medication Technician — Corrections Health Services

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 54,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System in Tucson, AZ is hiring a Medication Technician to dispense and supervise medications for inmates in the Health Services Unit and other designated areas. The role requires precise medication administration, accurate documentation, and adherence to safety standards within a federal correctional facility.

The incumbent will support pharmacists, enter physician orders into a pharmacy system, help prepare medications for review, and assist with inventory and

Qualifications

• Transcripts must be uploaded and linked from USAJOBS for education verification.
• Foreign education must be recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
• Academic degrees must be from accredited institutions.

Responsibilities

• Administers medications to inmates including Oral, Topical, Nebulized, MDI, and Insulin.
• Records adverse medication reactions with accurate patient, medication, dose, time, and route.
• Assists Pharmacist with orders entry, medication prep, and inventory management.
• Maintains security responsibilities consistent with correctional environment.

Education

Transcripts verification

Foreign education recognition

Accredited education requirement

Job description

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System in Tucson, AZ is hiring a Medication Technician to dispense and supervise medications for inmates in the Health Services Unit and other designated areas. The role requires precise medication administration, accurate documentation, and adherence to safety standards within a federal correctional facility.

The incumbent will support pharmacists, enter physician orders into a pharmacy system, help prepare medications for review, and assist with inventory and