Pharmacy Technician

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Cognito LLC, a Planned Systems International (PSI) joint venture, is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support the ICE Health Services Corps (IHSC) at the El Paso Processing Center in El Paso, TX. As a civilian contractor working for Cognito, you will utilize your abilities as a Pharmacy Technician to provide the safe delivery of high-quality health care to those in ICE custody.

IHSC serves as the medical experts for ICE for detainee health care.

• Be a Part of the Team:
  Cognito is a Mentor-Protégé Joint Venture between Quarter Line Consulting Services and Resolution Think. Cognito is committed to providing high-quality service to our customers and to delivering world-class healthcare.
• The Benefits:
  Our team offers competitive compensation packages, a full range of benefits, continuing education, and excellent work-life balance.
• Type of Work:
  Full Time
• Location:
  
  El Paso Processing Center - El Paso, TX

As the Pharmacy Technician, the individual is responsible for the provision of a full range of pharmacy services at the assigned facility as well as ensuring compliance with the IHSC Pharmaceutical Services Directive and Guide.

• Performs all duties related to preparation and dispensing of medication orders.
• Provides direct care to patients within discipline scope of practice and performs functions in accordance with current accepted practice, licensure, certification, credentialing and/or granted privileges.
• Provides treatment of persons throughout the life span as appropriate to discipline and facility setting.
• May be expected to respond to and/or coordinate response to medical emergencies.
• Reads prescriptions to determine drug name, strength, and dosage; correlates instructions with pharmacy policy limitations and notes.
• Sets up prescriptions by obtaining drug stock, counting medication, and preparing containers; contents and labels are set aside for final check by a pharmacist.
• Consults with the Clinical Services Manager or clinical pharmacist to clarify a prescription problem; recognizes when a physician or pharmacist must be contacted.
• Uses judgment to determine when a pharmacist should be alerted to a therapeutic problem.
• Prioritizes dispensing requests and acts when appropriate; collaborates with pharmacists as needed.
• Arranges for pharmacist checks at preceding steps for new orders.
• Receives supplies and checks receipts against requisitions; monitors shortages, breakage, deterioration, and expiration dates; report discrepancies to the pharmacist.
• Performs computer entry of vouchers or invoices; determines stock levels and environmental impacts of drug shortages.
• Prepares requisitions to prevent inventory problems; withdraws outdated drugs and handles disposal or returns as required.
• Places supply orders through government and non-government sources; enters data for tracking and reporting; determines packaging and shipping needs.
• Adjusts quantities to avoid depletion and notifies pharmacists of discrepancies.
• Packages bulk drugs into specified quantities and containers; operates tablet, capsule counting, and labeling equipment.
• Records all prepackage information for final pharmacist check.
• Daily checks of medicine cabinet and night pharmacy areas; refills missing items as needed.
• Inspects and logs refrigerator temperatures; reports problems.
• Conducts orientations on pharmacy policy and practice for new staff, as directed with a pharmacist.
• Keeps staff informed of protocol changes, drug recalls, and patient safety considerations.
• Utilizes a computer to enter and tabulate data for workload records and statistical analysis; prepares quarterly reports on drug usage and discrepancies.
• Maintains familiarity with the program's databases, including adding new patients, doctors, and drugs; edits prescriptions and queries data as needed.
• Adds new patients to medication lines and DOT lists as appropriate; prepares MARs and related records.
• Maintains clean equipment and work areas; adheres to program policies and confidentiality requirements (HIPAA/Privacy Act).
• Participates in IHSC safety, infection control,…