Pharmacy Technician

Job DescriptionPay: $25.00/hr.Location: 6044 Greensboro Highway Quincy, Florida 32351Status: Full TimeBenefit package includes:Health/dental/vision/life insurance401(k) with company matchPaid time off (PTO)9 paid holidaysWork with a purpose! Gadsden Correctional Facility located in Quincy FL., is now hiring career-minded people to assist with securing the safety of our community while positively impacting the lives of those on the inside.Position Summary:Reports administratively to the health services administrator and clinically to the site medical director. Responsible for organizing and maintaining pharmacy operations for the facility. The pharmacy technician utilizes appropriate skills in delegating, educating and evaluating nursing staff to ensure that the pharmacy program operates in compliance with Management and Training Corporation (MTC), American Correctional Association (ACA) standards, and Florida Department of Corrections (FDOC) directives. Gadsden Correctional Facility is a gender responsive, trauma informed female facility. Your responsibilities will include the application of gender responsive and trauma informed care and practices while working with female offenders.Essential Functions:1. Receive and document medications, abiding by applicable state and national regulations.2. Ensure drug room security, replace facility working drug stock and maintain the upkeep of the facility drug room and pharmaceutical equipment.3. Responsible for ensuring sharps and equipment counts are accurate and timely.4. Enter medication compliance into the pharmacy computer system. Ensure that MARS are accurate and recopied as required.5. Practice basic cost containment and utilization management for patient care and facility operations. Perform quality assurance on all medication orders, narcotic/sharps counts, and MARS as applicable,6. Maintain a current inventory of all supplies at established PAR levels.7. Re-order needed supplies, ensuring all purchase orders are maintained in a log book. Match all invoices to purchase orders to ensure all items have been received.8. Set, with appropriate guidance, and maintain PAR levels. Maintain all pharmacy orders, logs and documentation.9. Serve on-call for issues with pharmacy or pill call.10. Maintain absolute security and confidentiality of all medical records; observe applicable HIPAA rules.11. Promote the development of positive social skills through modeling appropriate behaviors and intervening when inappropriate behaviors are observed; provide regular feedback to staff regarding social skills procedures and intervention techniques.12. Adhere to OSHA and appropriate local safety guidelines and practices.It is expected that the incumbent shall perform other duties as assigned within his/her capabilities as determined by management.Education and Experience Requirements:High School graduate or GED equivalent required. Must have appropriate certification or licensing from the state of Florida or be within less than one (1) year of completion of licensure required. Three years of general office/administrative, pharmacy and/or pharmaceuticals experience is preferred. One year experience in a managed care environment and/or inventory management preferred. Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record required, unless waived by management.Post Hire Requirements:Must attain and maintain appropriate facility security clearance. Must successfully complete annual in-service training requirements.Why: Make a real difference every day by helping to change lives.Management & Training Corporation (MTC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, disabled status, veteran status, genetic information, national origin, or any other category protected by federal law. MTC participates in E-Verify. We strive to provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans, in our job application and hiring process. If you are interested in employment opportunities with Management & Training Corporation and need assistance, please contact our staffing department through View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io.