We're seeking a detail-oriented Certified Pharmacy Technician to support the pharmacy operations under the guidance of the Pharmacist.

Key Responsibilities:

(1) The Contractors will be responsible for reading and interpreting prescriptions and medication orders written by medical staff, selecting and retrieval of medications of correct strength and dosage form prescribed, transcribing prescription data to labels using the computer system, preparing prescriptions for review by a Pharmacist or Physician prior to dispensing, and giving pertinent patient instructions when appropriate. (2) The Contractors shall assist in the running of pill lines within the institutions for self-carry pick up upon proper orientation by the Chief Pharmacist. (3) The Contractors will assist the Pharmacist in ensuring that only medications listed in the approved Bureau of Prisons Formulary are dispensed and will ensure that requests for Non-Formulary Medications are initiated and submitted to the BOP Chief Pharmacist for approval. (4) The Contractors should be proficient in maintaining adequate inventories of all medications and medical supplies and preparing the proper paperwork for replenishment of inventory. (5) The Contractors will assist with preparing of orders and delivering them into the institutions or preparing them for overnight mailing to remote facilities. (6) The Contractors will assist in updating patient education literature, assisting in improvement of performance studies and also assist the Pharmacist in meeting policy guidelines for the AICs. (7) The Contractors will prepare recommended supply lists to order pharmaceuticals, maintain the pharmacy areas in a clean and orderly fashion, maintain stock of appropriate forms utilized in the pharmacy department, and shall in the absence of the pharmacist maintain the Pharmacy Operation, but they must have the Medical Officer review all prescriptions filled prior to dispensing to the AIC population. (8) Assist the Pharmacist in maintaining stock of up-to-date medications (checking for outdates per policy in the central pharmacy, pyxis machines, emergency bags, and automated dispensing systems. (9) Assist the Pharmacist in preparing unit dose or pre-packaged medications and refilling of pyxis machines. (10) Maintain accountability of needle and syringe inventories and DEA controlled substance inventories. Discrepancies are to be immediately reported to the Chief Pharmacist. (11) The contractors will be trained and utilize the pharmacy computer system and additional automation equipment. (12) The contractors will communicate the needs of Allenwood sites and remote fill sites to the pharmacist and respond to computer or phone requests and inquiries.

Qualifications Experience:

1 year Pharmacy Technician experience within the last 3 years.

Education:

High school diploma and completion of a Phlebotomy program.

Credentials:

Pharmacy Technician Certificate; BLS required.

References:

Supervisory and professional references required.

We're seeking a Certified Pharmacy Technician to support the Pharmacist and deliver excellent patient care. The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of experience.

Job Types:

Full-time, Contract Pay:

$20.44 - $25.86 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

License/Certification:

Pharmacy Technician Certification (Required)

Work Location:

In person