PHARMACY TECHNICIAN 2

DOC-Louisiana State Penitentiary; Tunica (LA); Vor Ort; USD 19.000 - 25.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Defined benefit pension plan

Health insurance

Holiday leave

Zusammenfassung

Louisiana State Penitentiary in Angola, LA, seeks a qualified Pharmacy Technician to join the healthcare team in a correctional setting. Responsibilities include processing prescriptions, inventory management, and maintaining pharmacy records.

Certification as a Pharmacy Technician is required, with prior healthcare experience encouraged. The role operates in a 24-hour facility with potential shift work, and requires adherence to board certifications and security protocols.

Qualifikationen

• Must possess current Pharmacy Technician Certificate from the Louisiana Board of Pharmacy.
• Experience in a pharmacy or healthcare setting is encouraged.
• Ability to work in a correctional healthcare environment and handle sensitive information.

Aufgaben

• Verify information on prescriptions is complete and accurate.
• Fill and dispense all prescriptions received by the Pharmacy Department.
• Sort and route medications to LSP, DCI, and RLCC locations.
• Pre-package commonly prescribed meds using packaging equipment.
• Work under supervision of a licensed Pharmacist and maintain records.

Kenntnisse

Pharmacy technician certification

Prescriptions processing

Inventory management

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Ausbildung

Pharmacy Technician Certificate

Tools

Pill packaging equipment

Jobbeschreibung

Louisiana Department of

Public Safety & Corrections –

Corrections Services

https://doc.la.gov/

LOUISIANA STATE PENITENTIARY

Angola, LA

At the Louisiana Department of Corrections, our mission is to promote public safety and strengthen communities through fair, professional, and responsive corrections services. We are committed to protecting the people of Louisiana with integrity, accountability, and a deep respect for the rights and dignity of all.

This is an opportunity to become part of a dedicated team supporting public safety, working in a correctional facility where professionalism, resilience, and teamwork are essential.

Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections is seeking a qualified Pharmacy Technician to join the healthcare team at Louisiana State Penitentiary. This position assists in medication preparation, inventory management, prescription processing, and maintaining pharmacy records in a correctional healthcare setting. Qualified applicants should possess pharmacy technician certification/registration and strong attention to detail. Applicants with prior pharmacy or healthcare experience are encouraged to apply.

Why work for DOC?

• Culture: DOC values and supports employees through numerous recognition programs, creating a sense of community, prioritizing internal promotional opportunities, clear communication, and professional development.
• Growth: Professional growth is encouraged at DOC through numerous avenues.
• Benefits: DOC offers a generous benefits package including: a defined benefit pension plan, health insurance that is also available post-retirement, at least 10 paid holidays, sick and annual leave that rolls over from year to year, paid or time off accrued for hours worked over 40 per week, a deferred compensation plan, a flexible benefits plan, alternate work schedules etc. Alternative work schedules including 4/10's MAY be an available benefit for certain positions upon meeting the policy requirements.

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Possession of a current Pharmacy Technician Certificate from the Louisiana Board of Pharmacy.

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties:

• Verify information on prescriptions is complete and accurate.
• Fill and dispense all prescriptions received by the Pharmacy Department.
• Sort and route all filled medications to the appropriate locations at LSP, DCI, and RLCC.
• Pre-package the most commonly prescribed medications utilizing pill packaging equipment via machine and/or manual.
• Also packages individual prescriptions for dispensing by a licensed Pharmacist
• Pharmacy technician certification
• LA Board of Pharmacy Certified
• Work with adult male inmates of all custody levels – minimum, medium, maximum (death row), and protective custody.

Position-Specific Details

Appointment Type: PROBATION, or PROMOTION OF A PERMANENT, CLASSIFIED LOUISIANA STATE EMPLOYEE

• Current permanent status classified LA State employees may be required to accept a probational appointment if accepted.
• An employee selected for a promotion may be required to serve a trial detail prior to being permanently promoted.
• This posting may also be used to fill a vacancy as a temporary job appointment. If filled as a temporary job appointment, should a permanent position become available, the employee may be converted to a probational appointment.

Compensation: This position has a Special Entrance Rate (SER)of $15.77 per hour.

Other Important Information

• IMPORTANT: In the supplemental questions section, applicants must authorize the HR Office of DPS&C-Corrections Services to contact prior employers to check references under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA), to be considered for employment by answering 'YES' to the PREA question.
• Any degree, certificate, special license, or DD-214 must be verified by official documentation prior to hire.
• Any qualifying experience that is based on college credit/college hours should have an accompanying transcript for verification.
  • This is a 24-hour facility.
  • Applicants may be required to work shift work
  • This Agency is a Drug Free Workplace.

The Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections - Corrections Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on any non-merit factor, including disability.

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Chassity Rheams

Human Resources Department

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