Pharmacy Technician - Diego Garcia

Job description

As a Pharmacy Technician, you will help manage prescription preparation, accurate medication labeling, secure storage, and replenishment of pharmaceutical supplies within your authorized scope and applicable pharmacist supervision. Your work will also support the approved formulary, long-lead inventory planning, patient-facing pharmacy questions within scope, and documentation in the electronic health record. The pharmacy function includes accountability for controlled substances and appropriate escalation of discrepancies, with responsibilities limited to what your authorization and supervision permit. Maintaining accurate stock records, following approved storage requirements, and communicating supply needs early are especially useful when medications have long replenishment lead times. Clinical questions remain with authorized prescribers or pharmacists. This separation between technical pharmacy support and clinical decision-making helps maintain accurate, safe medication services. Pharmacy quality controls support the same objective. Employment Type: Full-time Assignment Details: This position requires relocation to Diego Garcia, British Indian Ocean Territory, for the duration of the assignment. Key Responsibilities Receive prescription and refill requests, verify completeness, and refer prescribing or clinical questions to an authorized pharmacist or clinician. Measure, count, package, and label medications under approved procedures while supporting accurate dispensing and professional patient service. Maintain formulary and pharmacy stock records, monitor secure storage, and coordinate long-lead pharmaceutical forecasting and replenishment. Protect patient records, document assigned pharmacy activity, and maintain required medication and controlled-substance inventory logs. Follow safe handling, applicable cold-chain, infection prevention, and medication accountability controls; immediately report suspected loss or diversion. Work with clinicians and logistics personnel to resolve pharmacy needs and escalate safety or compliance concerns through established processes. You will help keep medication services organized and dependable while working within a clearly defined pharmacy support scope. Requirements Current, unrestricted pharmacy technician license, professional registration, or other authorizing document issued by a recognized regulatory authority in the candidate's country or jurisdiction of licensure, permitting practice within the assigned scope; qualifications are subject to approval. Minimum of two (2) years of experience as a Pharmacy Technician or equivalent. Completion of a pharmacy technician training program; current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Ability to relocate to Navy Support Facility Diego Garcia for the duration of the assignment and meet applicable site access and personnel approval requirements. Availability for established clinic hours, assigned on-call arrangements and emergency response requirements; ability to read, write, and speak English for effective communication. Ability to work seated or standing for prolonged periods, with bending, stooping, and lifting up to 15 lbs as required. Preferred Experience providing healthcare in international, island-based, or operational healthcare environments. 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International SOS Government Medical Services complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws. Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) Statement: 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. Take your pharmacy experience beyond the traditional healthcare setting with an international assignment on Diego Garcia, a remote island in the Indian Ocean. You'll help maintain safe, reliable medication services through accurate prescription preparation, inventory management, and coordination with healthcare professionals. At International SOS Government Medical Services, you'll support healthcare programs that improve patient care and operational readiness across the U.S. and internationally. Founded in 1984, International SOS operates in more than 90 countries, delivering healthcare, medical assistance, emergency response, and workforce support services worldwide.