Pharmacy Technician

Jobtailor; Virginia (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Bureau of Prisons is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to assist in ordering, stocking, and dispensing medications within a correctional facility. Responsibilities include preparing unit-dose meds for Pyxis and maintaining accurate stock records.

The role requires completing a formal Pharmacy Technician Program, internship, and at least one year of experience, plus Basic Life Support certification and knowledge of safety standards in a patient-care environment.

Qualifications

• Completed a formal Pharmacy Technician Program.
• Internship completed evidenced by documentation.
• At least one year of Pharmacy Technician experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist the staff pharmacist with ordering, stocking, storing, and dispensing medications.
• Prepare Pill Line medication cards and unit-dose medications for Pyxis.
• Maintain knowledge of the Bureau of Prisons Formulary and formulary changes.
• Audit the Night Stock cabinet or automated dispensing system and maintain stock records.
• Receive patients, explain procedures, and document as required.

Skills

Medication Dispensing

Inventory Management

Documentation & Reporting

Communication

Attention to Detail

Team Collaboration

Safety & Compliance

Education

Formal Pharmacy Technician Program

Internship Completed

Tools

Bureau of Prisons EMR

Automated Dispensing Systems

Pharmacy Software

Medical Equipment

Job description

• Assist the staff pharmacist with ordering, stocking, storing, and dispensing prescription and non-prescription medications
• Prepare Pill Line medication cards and unit-dose medications for Pyxis
• Complete and maintain competency through the Pharmacy Competency Module
• Maintain knowledge of the Bureau of Prisons Formulary and formulary changes
• Maintain medication inventories in the main pharmacy, satellite camp, crash carts, emergency bags, and automated dispensing systems
• Check for outdated medications, maintain narcotics counts, and maintain needle, syringe, and supply inventories
• Audit the Night Stock cabinet or automated dispensing system and maintain stock records
• Keep pharmacy areas clean and orderly according to safety and sanitation guidelines
• Use the Bureau of Prisons electronic medical record and complete computer documentation
• Schedule patients, prepare institutional call-outs, scan and file documents, type memoranda, answer telephones, and perform pharmacy clerical duties
• Maintain technical computer knowledge related to pharmacy operations and operate medical equipment and automated systems
• Participate in Improving Organizational Performance Data and Quality Assurance activities
• Receive patients, explain procedures, submit reports and evaluations, and follow Bureau of Prisons and institutional health-services requirements
• Maintain communication with the Clinical Director, Health Services Administrator, and Contracting Officer's Representative
• Maintain security awareness and professional relationships with inmates; report rule violations and requested inmate infractions
• Attend the Institution Familiarization Orientation Program and comply with institutional safety, custody, conduct, identification, accountability, access, and Privacy Act requirements
• Provide services for approximately 35 sessions per week and remain available for emergencies as necessary
• Perform all duties according to accepted Pharmacy Technician standards, applicable Federal and State regulations, Joint Commission standards, and American Correctional Association standards

Requirements

• Completed a formal Pharmacy Technician Program
• Satisfactorily completed an internship
• At least one year of Pharmacy Technician experience
• Current Basic Life Support cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification
• Knowledge of Pharmacy Technician methods, techniques, and procedures
• Knowledge of medical equipment and automated systems
• Knowledge of safety principles and infection-control requirements in a patient-care environment
• Ability to relate and deal effectively with physicians, peers, inmates, and others
• Ability to recognize, report, and record changes in a patient's physical or emotional condition
• Ability to administer medication
• Working knowledge of technical computer systems related to pharmacy operations
• Must attend the Institution Familiarization Orientation Program before beginning institutional duties
• Must comply with institutional safety, custody, conduct, identification, accountability, access, and Privacy Act requirements
• Must sign in and out of the institution as required and wear the institution-issued identification badge
• Must maintain institutional security awareness and report violations of institutional rules and regulations
• Must wear appropriate professional attire; khaki or green clothing is prohibited
• Must be available Monday through Friday for approximately 35 sessions per week, normally between 6:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., with schedule flexibility and emergency availability
• May be required to submit to tuberculosis or other communicable-disease testing or provide acceptable evidence of testing or immunity
• Must immediately report adverse regulatory actions involving Pharmacy Technician certification or licensure
• Must not supervise inmates or Bureau of Prisons staff, participate in inmate accountability, formulate policy, attend restricted meetings or functions, or perform duties outside the Statement of Work
• Experience working in a correctional environment is preferred but not required
• Documentation of education, training, experience, and qualifications must be provided as required

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Pharmacy Technician methods, techniques, and procedures, with a strong focus on medication administration, safety principles, and compliance with institutional regulations. Proficient in using technical computer systems related to pharmacy operations and maintaining effective communication in a correctional environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Pharmacy Technician Certification
• Medication Administration
• Technical Computer Systems Knowledge
• Basic Life Support Certification
• Knowledge of Safety Principles

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Medication Dispensing
• Inventory Management
• Pharmacy Competency Module
• Automated Dispensing Systems
• Pharmacy Technician Methods
• Medical Equipment Operation
• Infection Control Procedures
• Patient Care Procedures
• Pharmacy Auditing
• Documentation and Reporting

Soft Skills

• Effective Communication
• Interpersonal Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Problem-Solving
• Team Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

• Pharmacy Technician Certification
• Basic Life Support Certification

Industry Keywords

• Bureau of Prisons Formulary
• Joint Commission Standards
• American Correctional Association Standards
• Federal and State Regulations
• Correctional Environment

Tools & Technologies

• Bureau of Prisons Electronic Medical Record
• Automated Systems
• Pharmacy Software
• Medical Equipment