Pharmacy Technician Iraq

Position: Pharmacy Technician - (Iraq)
Company Description

International SOS Government Medical Serivces, Inc. delivers customized medical and security risk management and wellbeing solutions to enable our clients to operate safely and effectively in environments far from home. Founded in 1984, we operate in 92 countries providing integrated medical solutions to organizations with international operations. Our innovative technology and medical and security expertise focus on prevention, offering real-time, actionable insights and on-the-ground quality delivery.

We provide clinical services to include "hands on" direct care at over 800 sites around the world, many of which include inpatient clinical care capabilities. With 12,000 staff (including 5,200 medical and behavioral health providers) our services include the design, deployment, and operation of healthcare solutions including freestanding surgical facilities in remote and austere environments, telemedicine consultation through a wide range of virtual modalities, referrals to a global network of more than 100,000 vetted providers, and global aeromedical evacuation.

Within our portfolio of companies, International SOS Government Medical Serivces, Inc., headquartered in Houston, Texas provides contracted healthcare support to Government defense and civil agencies and government contractors, including support to military exercises and operations, diplomatic missions, natural disasters, and refugee care. To protect your workforce, we are at your fingertips:

Job Description

The Pharmacy Technician supports the Pharmacist in issuing medications and conducting inventory of stock levels. The Pharmacy Technician is responsible for preparing medications for patient consumption under the general supervision of a licensed pharmacist and in accordance with standard departmental procedures. Under the supervision of the Pharmacist, the Pharmacy Technician may measure, mix, count, label, and record amounts and dosages of medications according to prescription orders.

• Receive written prescription or refill requests and verify that information is complete and accurate.

• Maintain proper storage and security conditions for drugs.

• Retrieves, pours, counts, weighs, measures, and sometimes mixes medication.

• Support inventory and quality control.

• Performs administrative functions such as answering phones and stocking shelves.

• Prepares prescription labels, selects the type of container and affixes the prescription and auxiliary labels to the container.

• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.

• Actively participates in Mass Casualty exercises and events.

• Completes required organizational compliance education, including assigned requirements that are client-specified, for Joint Commission Healthcare Staffing Services certification or other regulatory bodies.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements/Certifications:

• 3+ years' experience as a Pharmacy Technician including 6 months within the last year.

• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and Electronic Medical Records (EMR).

• Experience on a military site working as a government subcontractor or prime contractor is preferred.

Education Required:

• Must have completed a formal Pharmacy Technician training program leading to a diploma, certificate or an associate's degree. U.S. Military Pharmacy technical school training certification (4P0X1, 68Q, or HM-8482) will also fulfill this requirement.

Physical Requirements:

• Must meet pre-deployment physical requirements.

• Work involves sitting and standing for prolonged periods of time.

• May require bending, stooping and lifting to 25 lbs.

Other Special Qualifications:

• US Citizen or Permanent Resident Card is required.

• Valid US Passport with at least 18 months before expiration date. Must maintain a current passport during your stay in Iraq.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance, specifically a MRPT. Applicants with current clearances are preferred.

• Must be able to relocate to Iraq for the duration of the project.

• Must be able to read,…