Pharmacy Technician

Pay: $ 19.24 per hour

Work schedule: Full-time, Monday - Friday

Benefit package includes:

• Medical, Vision, Dental, and Prescription Drug Benefits 
• Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D) 
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Benefits (optional)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 
• Paid sick & vacation time
• Paid Holidays 

Work with a purpose! Join our team in corrections medicine and make a difference—provide essential healthcare to underserved populations in a unique environment. The Bluebonnet Detention Center in Anson, TX is looking for your compassionate care and expertise in our medical department! Our dedicated staff work to improve lives through education, healthcare, and a variety of support services.

What you’ll do: You’ll be 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 MTC Medical and the customer directives. 

Essential Functions:  

• Receive and document medications, abiding by applicable state and national regulations.
• Ensure drug room security, replace facility working drug stock and maintain the upkeep of the facility drug room and pharmaceutical equipment.
• Ensure medication compliance is entered into the pharmacy computer system. Ensure that MARS are accurate and recorded as required.
• Practice basic cost containment and utilization management for patient care and facility operations.
• Perform quality assurance on all medication orders, narcotic/sharps count, and MARS as applicable,
• Maintain a current inventory of all supplies at established PAR levels.
• Re-order needed supplies, ensuring all purchase orders are maintained in a logbook. Match all invoices to purchase orders to ensure all items have been received.
• Set, with appropriate guidance, and maintain PAR levels. Maintain all pharmacy orders, logs and documentation.
• Serve on call for issues with pharmacy or pill call.
• Maintain absolute security and confidentiality of all medical records; observe applicable HIPAA rules.
• Regular attendance is required.
• 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.
• Maintain accountability of staff, detainees and property; adhere to safety practices.

It is expected that the incumbent shall perform other duties as assigned within his/her scope of work as determined by management.

Education and Experience Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent. Must have a current medication aide or pharmacy technician certification in the state of Texas. One year of experience in a hospital, clinic, or correctional setting preferred. Must possess current CPR certification. Must successfully complete the required preservice training. Valid driver’s license in the state of Texas with an acceptable driving record required, unless waived by management.

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 [email protected] or 801-693-2888.