Pharmacy Technician

Pharmacy Technician

Location: Nevada Department of Corrections, Las Vegas NV

Schedule: 6:30am – 3:00pm Monday, Wednesday, and Friday

Compensation: up to $23.00/depending on experience

Reliable Health Care Services is seeking an experienced Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacy operations at the Nevada Department of Corrections. The Pharmacy Technician will work under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist and provide technical support with prescription processing, medication preparation, inventory management, medication storage, and day-to-day pharmacy operations. This position requires a dependable, detail-oriented professional who is comfortable working independently in a structured institutional environment. Correctional pharmacy experience is preferred; however, candidates with nursing home, long-term care, hospital, or other institutional pharmacy experience are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process prescriptions and practitioner medication orders under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
• Prepare and fill prescriptions accurately and efficiently in accordance with pharmacy procedures and applicable regulations
• Receive and respond to telephone and email requests from nursing staff regarding medications, prescription status, floor stock, and other pharmacy-related needs.
• Prepare and fill floor stock medication and supply orders for designated units and medication rooms
• Maintain pharmacy inventory, monitor stock levels, rotate inventory, and assist with ordering medications and supplies as needed
• Receive pharmacy deliveries, verify and put away orders, and maintain medications and supplies in designated storage areas
• Inspect medication storage areas and assist with medication room inspections to support appropriate storage, security, expiration monitoring, and regulatory compliance
• Maintain organized prescription records, pharmacy files, medication documentation, and other required records
• Stock pharmacy supplies and maintain clean, orderly, and appropriately secured medication and work areas
• Communicate and collaborate with pharmacists, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals to support timely and accurate medication services
• Follow all pharmacy, facility, patient confidentiality, medication security, infection control, and correctional safety procedures
• Perform additional pharmacy technician and administrative support duties as needed

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Current Nevada Pharmacy Technician registration or other credential required to perform Pharmacy Technician duties in Nevada
• Minimum 1 year previous pharmacy technician experience required
• Correctional pharmacy experience preferred; nursing home, long-term care, hospital, institutional, or other high-volume pharmacy experience will be considered
• Experience processing and filling prescriptions and practitioner medication orders strongly preferred
• Knowledge of medication inventory, pharmacy storage requirements, prescription processing, and pharmacy documentation
• Strong attention to detail, organization, accuracy, and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Ability to communicate professionally with pharmacists, nurses, healthcare providers, and other facility staff
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision after appropriate orientation and training
• Must be comfortable working within a secure correctional environment and following all facility security requirements

Benefits available:

• PTO with annual increases
• Health, dental, and vision insurance options for full-time employees
• 401(k) retirement plan
• CEU reimbursements
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

About Reliable Health Care Services Since 1991, Reliable Health Care Services has been supplying the private sector and government with highly qualified medical personnel. We are Certified by The Joint Commission and offer placement opportunities at premier healthcare programs, medical facilities, and hospitals.