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USAJOBS · 3 months ago

Health Technician (Medication Technician)

Sheridan, Oregon, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$57K/yr - $71K/yr

1+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking a Health Technician (Medication Technician) to serve in a Federal Bureau of Prisons Institution. The role involves administering and distributing medication to inmates, maintaining security within the institution, and assisting pharmacy staff with various tasks related to medication management.

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No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Serves as a Medication Technician in a Federal Bureau of Prisons Institution

Responsible for the administration and distribution of medication to inmates in various locations, including the Health Services Unit, Special Housing Units, or other designated areas within the institution

Administers medications to include but not limited to Oral, Topical, Nebulized, Meter Dose Inhaler, and Insulin, in a manner consistent with nationally recognized safe medical practices, to include accurate identification of the patient, medication, dosage, time, and route

Reports and records adverse medication reactions

Assists Pharmacist or other appropriate staff member in a variety of pharmacy related activities, including, but not limited to, entry of physician orders into a computerized pharmacy information system, preparation of medications for Pharmacist review, preparation of medication administration records, storage and inventory of pharmacy supplies, etc

Along with all other correctional institution employees, incumbent is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution. The staff correctional responsibilities precede all others required by this position and are performed on a regular and recurring basis

Qualification

Medication administrationPharmacy technician certificationMedical equipmentInventory managementReporting adverse reactionsCommunication skillsTeamworkAttention to detail

Required

U.S. Citizenship is Required

Applicants must have one-year specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level

Nine semester hours or 13.5 quarter hours of graduate education in the related field of the position

Applicants applying for this position MUST possess the following Selective Factor: Applicant is required to have completed one or more of the following certified programs: nursing assistant, medical assistant, pharmacy technician, vocational/practical nursing, or emergency medical technician (EMT). Evidence of program completion is required

ALL applicants MUST upload evidence of program completion, at the time of application, and clearly address requirements in their resume to be found qualified

Experience in maintaining accurate inventories of all needles, syringes and controlled substances

Experience in preparing medications for Pharmacist review and placing automated medication orders

Experience in reporting and recording adverse medication reactions

Experience in administering medications (i.e. sublingual, buccal, eye, ear, nasal, topical, intramuscular, subcutaneous, intravenous)

Equivalent combinations of education and experience are qualifying for all grade levels and positions for which both education and experience are acceptable

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications

Your eligibility for consideration will be based on your responses to the questions in the application

Successful completion of the 'Introduction to Correctional Techniques,' three-week training course at Glynco, Georgia is required

Appointment is subject to satisfactory completion of a pre-employment and panel interview, urinalysis, physical, and background investigation

All applicants are subject to, and must satisfactorily pass all screening requirements in relation to National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and credit check

All applicants not currently working in an institution will be required to complete a qualification inquiry regarding convictions of misdemeanor crimes of domestic violence in order to be authorized to carry a firearm

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution