DOC Pharmacy Technician II - Sterling
Listed on 2026-02-16
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Healthcare
Healthcare Nursing
Location: Sterling City
Who May Apply
This position is located in Sterling, CO. This position is open to Colorado state residents only. This posting may be used to fill future vacancies Schro at these locations. However, vacancies that are located within 30 miles of the state border are exempt from the residency requirement. Therefore, applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado for Sterling.
Colorado Department of Corrections MissionWe are a team of dynamic and diverse professionals building a safer Colorado by cultivating transformative opportunities for those under our supervision.
Our VisionBuilding a safer Colorado for today and tomorrow.
Core Values- Community Safety
- Dignity, Diversity and Respect
- Opportunity
- Collaborative partnerships
- Distinctive career advancement opportunities throughout the state system;
- Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus 401K and 457 plans. Member Contribution Rates Correctional Officers I-IV qualify as Safety Officers and are eligible for increased PERA benefits.
- Medical and dental health plans;
State of Colorado Benefits - Paid life insurance;
- Short and long‑term disability coverage;
- 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick time;
- Employee wellness programs;
- Tuition Reimbursement;
- Loan Repayment and Forgiveness Programs;
- Training opportunities and more.
This position assists the clinical services staff to optimize medication management within a correctional facility clinic.
Responsibilities- Order, receive and route prescriptions to the proper destinations under the supervision of a Nurse III;
- Assist with prescription and medication inventory reorder (continuous medication usage review, checking in all pharmacy orders, maintaining medication stock levels, processing kit refills, 山 monitoring offender medication compliance, rotation of stock, removal of outdated medications, and return of outdated and discontinued medications;
- Work with nursing staff to establish and adjust quotas to ensure adequate and appropriate levels of stock medications at all times;
- Maintain a positive and collaborative working relationship with clinic and pharmacy personnel;
- Maintain records of receipt, distribution, and return for all pharmaceuticals as required by state and federal laws;
- Provide nighttime information to clinical services staff on drug availability, formulary status, and storage requirements;
- Train new employees in using the computer programs necessary to optimize pharmacy services;
- Order, receive and route prescription medications for offenders transferring within the state correctional systemрейін or entering/leaving the state correctional system;
- Ensure that continuity of care with prescribed medications is achieved/min-integers offenders move within and entertained and in/out of the correctional system.
- Two (2) years offull-time experience labeling, storing, and/or distributing drugs in a pharmacy setting.
- Applicant must possess a current, valid Pharmacy Technician PHAT certification or Pharmacy Technician Provisional PHATP certification issued by the Colorado State Board of Pharmacy.
- Experience as a Pharmacy Technician Leader;
- Experience in a correctional environment;
- Pharmacy Technician experience within a multidisciplinary setting;
Only applicants who meet the minimum qualifications shall be considered for this announcement.
Required Competencies- Excellent written and oral communication skills;
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with pharmacy and clinical staff;
- Exceptional organizational and multi‑tasking skills;
- Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment;
- Ability to meet work schedule;
- Ability to read and comprehend the English language;
- Ability to effectively communicate fluently in English both verbally and in writing;
- Ability to create accessible documents and technical content that follows plain language guidelines with accessibility in mind;
- Self‑control, نہ strong sense of ability to work in stressful, potentially violent situations;
- Ability to remain alert, emotionally stable, and…
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