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Medication Technician - Part Time

Salary

$44k

Location

Rapid City, South Dakota, United States

JobType

part-time

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About the role

About the Department

Are you looking for a meaningful career in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment? The Pennington County Sheriff’s Office is hiring a full-time Medication Technician to join our team at the Pennington County Jail.

This position plays a vital role in safely administering medications to inmates and ensuring proper documentation and compliance. It’s a great opportunity for someone looking to build a career in public service and make a daily impact. 

Be part of something bigger—apply today!

Position Duties

  • Administer prescribed treatment and medication to inmate/client at any Sheriff’s Office facility as needed and medically required within licensing authorization.
  • Ensure medications are properly stored, ordered, and available for nursing staff.
  • Push a medication cart between locations within the Jail.
  • Recognize and report the signs and symptoms of a potentially emergent situation.
  • Maintain accountability and properly document all medication administered to facility specifications.
  • Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality of medical records.
  • Attend meetings and trainings as required.
  • Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor.
  • Maintain compliance with all county policies and procedures.
These job specifications should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive duties of the position. 

Minimum Qualifications

Education and/or Experience Required:

  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • At least 18 years of age.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain required certifications.
  • Preference will be given to those with healthcare experience.
  • Ability to pass a comprehensive background check and pre-employment drug screen.
  • Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid South Dakota Driver’s License within 90 days of moving to South Dakota.

Other Qualifications

Working Environment:

  • Work is typically performed indoors in a correctional facility. This is a potentially volatile environment with high accountability.
  • This position may be exposed to contagious or infectious diseases or irritating chemicals.
  • Work requires the use of protective devices, such as masks, goggles, gloves, etc.
  • This position will include close interaction with inmates.
Physical Requirements:
  •  Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and quantitative productivity standards.
  • Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state and local standards.
  • Must be able to lift and carry up to 100 pounds.
  • Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly on telephone and in person.
  • Ability to push/pull a medication cart for up to four hours per shift. When fully loaded, the medication cart weighs approximately 200 pounds.
  • Ability to sit, stand, stoop, bend, crouch and lift light objects.
  • Must be able to enter data and operate a phone.
  • Ability to respond to emergent situations, including the ability to run, restrain aggressive or suicidal individuals and manipulate restraint tools.

About the company

Pennington County provides public administration and essential services to residents.

Skills

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