Pharmacy Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

International SOS 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 Services (GMS), headquartered in Houston, Texas provides contracted healthcare support to Government defence and civil agencies and government contractors, including support to military exercises and operations, diplomatic missions, natural disasters, and refugee care.

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Job Description

This position is contingent upon award of contract.

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 amount sand dosages of medications according to prescription orders.

Qualifications

Must have completed a formal Pharmacy Technician training program leading to a diploma, certificate or an associate’s degree.

This license shall be current (not revoked, suspended, or lapsed in registration), valid (the issuing authority accepts and considers QA information (i.

e. practitioner professional performance and conduct in determining continued licenses)), and unrestricted (not subject to restriction pertaining to the scope, location, or type of practice ordinarily granted to other applicants for similar licenses in granting jurisdiction).

• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Common Access Card (CAC) or ability to obtain one.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English to effectively communicate.
• US DOS clearance or the ability to obtain one is required.
• Must be able to relocate to Iraq.
• A valid US passport is required and must be in your possession prior to relocation. You must maintain a current passport during your stay in Iraq.

Key Responsibilities :

• 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.
• 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.
• Performance of other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Knowledge

• 3+ years of experience as a pharmacy technician preferred.
• Completion of a formal pharmacy technician training program.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and Electronic Medical Records

EMR)

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

Additional Information

International SOS Government Medical Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Compensation :

Pay range is based on several factors and may vary in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and / or other benefits.

Final salary and offer will be determined by the applicant’s background, experience, skills, internal equity, and alignment with geographical market data.

Benefits :

This position is eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.

Additional benefits include a 401k plan and paid time off and annual bonus. International SOS complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws

International SOS Government Medical Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.