Inventory Coordinator/Pharmacy Technician

NaphCare is hiring a Pharmacy Technician to join our team of medical professionals in Safford, AZ, where we manage all aspects of healthcare for individuals who are currently incarcerated in the Arizona Department of Corrections.

About the role

As a Correctional Pharmacy Technician, you will assist licensed pharmacists in providing medications and other healthcare products to residents, ensuring work is performed in compliance with standards and adherence to regulations. This is a unique position where you can make a difference to a diverse population of patients with complex medical needs.

Full Time and Part Time positions may be available.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and dispensing prescription medications to inmates, often requiring careful attention to detail and adherence to strict protocols.
• Managing medication inventory, including ordering, receiving, and storing medications, ensuring proper storage conditions and security.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of medication dispensed, patient information, and inventory levels.
• Communicating with pharmacists, nurses, and other healthcare staff regarding medication orders, patient needs, and potential issues.
• Adhering to strict security protocols to prevent unauthorized access to medications and maintain a secure environment.
• Providing basic medication information and instructions to patients, ensuring they understand how to take their medications properly.
• Participating in quality assurance activities to ensure accurate medication dispensing and adherence to pharmacy policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Current Pharmacy Technician certificate/license in State.
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Pharmacy Technician Certification (PTCB or ExCPT) is preferred.
• Progressive administrative/management training in a pharmacy role with purchasing knowledge preferred.
• General knowledge of brand to generic pharmaceutical equivalents.
• Active BLS CPR Certification (American Heart Association required).
• Attention to detail, strong communication and interpersonal skills, ability to work independently and as part of a team, and a commitment to patient safety.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information.
• Integrity, professionalism, and ability to adhere to a Code of Conduct and comply with all facility(s) correctional healthcare policies, procedures, and legal requirements.
• Ability to obtain a security clearance, to include drug screen and criminal background check.

Physical Capabilities

• Ability to stand for long periods, lift and move patients (up to 50 pounds), bend, squat, reach, push, pull, walk significant distances.
• Perform physically demanding tasks like CPR, all while maintaining good balance and endurance throughout a shift.

Benefits

For Full-Time Employees:

• Health, dental & vision insurance that starts day one.
• Prescriptions free of charge through our health plan, beginning day one.
• Lowest Cost Benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services.
• 401K and Roth with company contribution that starts day one.
• Tuition Assistance.
• Referral bonuses.
• Term life insurance at no cost to the employee.
• Generous paid time off & paid holidays.
• Free continuing education and CMEs.