Pharmacy Technician

Company: 8-koi, Inc.
Location: Jackson
Posted on: April 8, 2021

Job Description:

Job purpose To provide assistance with obtaining medical professionals for COVID-19 vaccine administration in support of federal assistance to state, local, tribal, and territorial (SLTT) partners in response to all Major Disaster Declarations for the COVID-19 Pandemic for 8-koi; a diverse Florida based service and consulting company that has been providing outstanding results for our clients for over 12-years. Duties and responsibilities --- Coordination of clinical aspects of vaccine administration to recipients, ensuring quality control of vaccine administration as well as proper storage and handling of vaccines, sharps use--- Prepare and administer vaccines in accordance with current guidance and recommendations. Administer COVID-19 vaccines with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) per manufacturer specified guidelines, and the most recent CDC Standing Orders, and the most recent CDC Immunization Education & Training--- Aid Vaccine Administrators, helping ensure proper vaccine storage and handling and documenting all administered vaccines with the Vaccine Administrators review and approval--- Provide observation for adverse reactions in the recovery area--- Other duties as assigned Qualifications --- Degree: Graduation from a formal Pharmacy Technician training program Certification by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)--- Certifications: Applicable certification according to requirements for specialties, i.e. Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Neonatal Advanced Life Support (NALS), etc.--- Experience: Must have one year of experience as a minimum.--- Met their state licensing boards background check requirements at the time of contract awards and maintain positive standing throughout the period of performance--- In order to limit inter-state air travel and the potential increased risk of further spread of coronavirus, Pharmacy Technician is preferred to already reside within the state of Oklahoma--- Must take 1 hour Information Technology Security Awareness Training--- Must take 1 hour Privacy Training--- May be required to complete DHS Trainings. Will be determined at the Task Order (TO) level Working conditions All personnel shall adhere to all applicable federal, state, local, and 8-koi specific regulations, including all COVID-19 safety guidelines. The risk of COVID-19 risk cannot be eliminated and so by accepting field assignment, personnel assume the risk of infection and agree to waive any claims against 8-koi and/or the Federal Government in the event that infection occurs. Based on availability, states will provide first and second vaccination doses to personnel deployed in support of this vaccination effort. Receipt of vaccinations is voluntary. PPE will be provided. Mobile Vaccination Units (MVU): The contracted medical personnel may be deployed with MVUs to small rural communities and/or urban areas, as needed. The MVUs are 30' x 8' (approximately 208 sq. ft.) self-contained, transportable office trailers with full wrap around services, such as cleaning, toilet facility and rest area, etc. Specific details of the MVUs will be provided at the task order level. The MVU deployments are expected to be fluid, with potential relocations within a county or community, necessitating periodic lodging rearrangements. The working condition may be austere with an extended work shift. Deployed personnel may work in various settings, such as inside tents, trailers, or a parking lot. It is anticipated that field deployed staff may be required to work up to 12-hour days, 7 days a week, depending on facilities duty hours and local mission needs. Some SLTTs may require 24-hour coverage. Travel is required under this contract. Must be able to immediately deploy and travel. Anticipated start date is 04/01/21. Approved Per Diem and travel costs will be reimbursed. Any deployed personnel who displays COVID-19 symptoms shall immediately notify supervisor and the COR and be subjected to COVID-19 testing as advised by vaccine center. Any personnel who test positive for COVID-1- shall immediately notify supervisor. The affected personnel must immediately quarantine based on CDC guidelines in accordance with local/state regulations, whichever is stricter. The personnel cannot return to the vaccination center until a negative test result is submitted. Physical requirements Normal office environment mobility; sitting, walking, bending, stooping, standing, lifting a maximum of 25 pounds (greater than 25 pounds requires a two-person lift), turning, pushing. Normal office dexterity, to include; reaching, handling, grasping, to include typing/keyboard, and phone use.

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