Pharmacy Technician – FCI-Tallahassee, Tallahassee, FL

Pharmacy Technician – FCI-Tallahassee, Tallahassee, FL Work Location

Bureau of Prisons
Federal Correctional Institute-Tallahassee

501 Capital Circle NE
Tallahassee, FL 32301

• Citizenship Requirements: Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Clearance Requirements: National Background Check with inquiries, fingerprints, and drug screen.
• Type of Employment: Full-Time, 40 hours per week.
• Period of Performance: Five years from the date of award.
• Total Compensation: $18 per hour.
• Paid Time Off: Up to 80 hours per year, which starts accruing on the day of hire.
• Sick Leave per Year: Up to 56 hours per year, which starts occurring on the day of hire.
• Paid Federal Holidays: Eleven (11) paid federal holidays.

The Pharmacy Technician will normally work Monday through Friday, 6:00 am to 2:30 pm, or 7:30 am to 4:00 pm, excluding federal holidays. Each daily schedule will include a 30‑minute unpaid lunch break. The Pharmacy Technician shall not exceed 40 hours per week.

The Pharmacy Technician will provide medical services to Adults in Custody (AIC) referred to by the Health Services Department. Services rendered should be professional in nature and consistent with community standards of care. The Pharmacy Technician shall adhere to all applicable federal, state, and local regulations during the performance of duties.

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Minimum of two (2) years of pharmacy technician experience required.
• Must possess Florida State Pharmacy Technician certification.
• Current CPR certification.

The Pharmacy Technician is expected to wear professional clothing while on duty (scrub uniforms are approved). The attire worn shall also be appropriate for the correctional environment in which the contract employee will be performing.

• Provide pharmacy support services within a federal correctional healthcare setting in accordance with Federal Bureau of Prisons healthcare standards, American Correctional Association core standards, and applicable federal and state regulations. Assist the Pharmacist in the preparation, dispensing, and management of medications for the inmate population at FCI/FDC Tallahassee.
• Interpret medical and dental prescription orders from providers and electronic health records. Enter prescriptions into the pharmacy computer system and generate accurate medication labels. Select, prepare, and fill prescriptions under pharmacist supervision.
• Assist in daily medication distribution, including pill line operations and direct medication dispensing as directed.
• Maintain accurate inmate medication profiles and ensure timely updates in the pharmacy system and electronic medical record.
• Inventory medications and supplies, monitor stock levels, and communicate ordering needs to the Chief Pharmacist and Health Services Administrator.
• Ensure proper storage of medications, including refrigeration and protection from heat, light, and humidity per manufacturer requirements.
• Maintain pharmacy cleanliness and sanitation standards in accordance with regulatory guidelines.
• Communicate with inmates regarding medication use and provide basic education on medication instructions and side effects when appropriate.
• Assist pharmacy and medical staff with preparation of daily prescriptions and support overall medication distribution workflow within the facility.
• Address medication‑related questions or concerns with the Chief Pharmacist.
• Ensure proper handling, packaging, and storage of medications and supplies in compliance with institutional policies.
• Perform duties that may require prolonged standing, stair climbing, and occasional heavy lifting in a secure correctional healthcare environment.

• Competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental and vision options
• Outstanding career growth potential

Fidelity Partners provides equal employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws (EoE).