Pharmacy Assistant

Salary: $24.72 - $32.00 Hourly

Location:

Jackson, MI

Job Type: Permanent Full Time

Job Number: 4751HC-26-043-SMT-PHARMASST

Department:
Corrections - Parnall Correctional Facility

Opening Date: 08/19/2026

Closing Date: 8/27/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Bargaining Unit: TECHNICAL (SEIU)

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Works in the Health Care Clinic coordinating the oversight inventory and ordering of all medication, both prescription and over the counter. This position coordinates the ordering, distribution and delivery of medications from the Vendor Pharmacy to the facility Health Care clinic and then to the prisoner. Serves as the liaison with the pharmacy, contacting the licensed pharmacist to clarify prescription orders or address medication questions as necessary.

The position works under the supervision of the Health Unit Manager and is a drug and alcohol test position.

Education typically acquired through completion of high school.

One year of experience assisting in a pharmacy.

Possession of an associate's degree in pharmacy technology, or completion of a one-year pharmacy certificate program may be substituted for the experience requirement.

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Eligible full-time employees receive between 15 and 35 personal days and 13 sick days per year that may be rolled over to the following year if not used. Eligible employees also receive an additional day each year for community service or school functions.

Eligible employees can take 12 weeks of paid leave immediately after a birth or adoption to allow needed…