Pharmacy Technician

Nebraska State Jobs; Lincoln (NE); In loco; USD 23.000 - 29.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support medication distribution, inventory and related duties in Lincoln, Nebraska. The role operates under licensed supervision and assists in preparing medications for distribution.

An additional $3/hour facility differential applies for hours worked, boosting compensation. Minimum qualifications include 18+ years old, a high school diploma or equivalent, and registration with a Nebraska Board of

Competenze

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must be registered by a state or national certifying body approved by the Nebraska Board of Pharmacy as a pharmacy technician.
• Incumbents must complete a board approved state or national pharmacy technician certification program.
• Applicants must pass a medical exam and, at a randomly announced time, pass a drug test.
• Must successfully complete the fully paid NE Corrections Training Program.

Mansioni

• Checks for outdated medications and removes them from usable inventory.
• Assists pharmacist in filling prescriptions and prepares medications for distribution, all medications checked by a licensed pharmacist before distribution.
• Ensures proper safety and security measures are observed throughout the delivery process.
• Maintains accurate counts of controlled substances and ensures proper record-keeping of all transactions related to controlled substances.
• Prepares floor-stock and controlled substance items pursuant to requests.
• Inspects pharmaceuticals for proper labeling and storage, expiration dates, sanitary conditions and security measures.
• Assists in annual inventory of all medication.
• Prepares medications for discharges and outpatients, maintains prescription files and packages medications for delivery.
• Performs various clerical duties related to pharmacy.
• Serves as a liaison between pharmacist staff, computer software companies and drug wholesalers to resolve problems.
• Performs routine housekeeping duties to maintain sanitary conditions of the pharmacy.

Formazione

High school diploma or equivalent

Descrizione del lavoro

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:

Correctional Services - Agency 46

Location:

Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate:

$18.102

Job Posting:

JR2026-00029746 Pharmacy Technician (Open)

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Job Description:

The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) employs nearly 2,300 team members operating institutions statewide, which house approximately 5,800 inmates. The department's focus includes inmate programming and education, physical and behavioral health care, re-entry services, and community programs, and is accredited by the American Correctional Association (ACA). Candidates will model the NDCS values of integrity, respect, compassion, growth, and excellence as we accomplish our mission, "Keep people safe".

Additional $3/hour facility differential for hours worked.

Information about the Department can be found at: www.corrections.nebraska.gov. For Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodations, please contact Megan Jones at [e-mail].

DUTIES:

• Checks for outdated medications and removes them from usable inventory.
• Assists pharmacist in filling prescriptions and prepares medication for distribution, all medications are checked by a licensed pharmacist before distribution.
• Ensures proper safety and security measures are observed throughout the delivery process.
• Maintains accurate counts of controlled substances and ensures proper record-keeping of all transactions related to controlled substances.
• Prepares floor-stock and controlled substance items pursuant to requests for said items.
• Inspects pharmaceuticals for proper labeling and storage, expiration dates, sanitary conditions and security measures.
• Assists in annual inventory of all medication.
• Prepares medications for discharges and outpatients, maintains prescription files and packages medications for delivery.
• Performs various clerical duties related to pharmacy.
• Serves as a liaison between pharmacist staff, computer software companies and drug wholesalers to resolve problems.
• Performs routine housekeeping duties to maintain sanitary conditions of the pharmacy.

Requirements/Qualifications:

Minimum qualifications:

Must be at least 18 years of age; have high school diploma or equivalent; no misdemeanor or felony convictions of any non-alcohol, drug related crimes AND registered by a state or national certifying body approved by the State of Nebraska Board of Pharmacy as a pharmacy technician.

Other:

Incumbents must be able to demonstrate completion of a board approved state or national pharmacy technician certification program. Incumbents must maintain certification as a pharmacy technician. Applicants accepting a job offer must pass a medical exam, and at a randomly announced time, pass a drug test. Once at the Staff Training Academy, must successfully complete the fully paid NE Corrections Training Program.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.

Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.