Certified Pharmacy Tech II: Sterile Compounding & Care

Community Health Systems; Flowood (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems is seeking a Pharmacy Technician II - Certified to ensure safe preparation, dispensing, and management of medications within a hospital setting. You will collaborate with pharmacists to optimize patient care and provide excellent service to patients and staff.

This on-site role requires 0-2 years of hospital pharmacy experience, knowledge of compounding, inventory control, and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience as a Pharmacy Technician in a hospital or healthcare setting required

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists in the preparation, compounding, labeling, and dispensing of medications, ensuring accuracy and compliance with hospital policies and regulatory requirements.
• Prepares sterile and non-sterile compounded medications using aseptic techniques, adhering to USP guidelines.
• Conducts inventory management activities, including monitoring medication stock levels, ordering supplies, and performing regular inventory audits to prevent shortages or overstock.
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date records of medication dispensing, inventory transactions, and controlled substances in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Participates in quality assurance initiatives, including medication storage checks, compliance reviews, and other activities to ensure patient safety and proper pharmacy operations.
• Provides exceptional customer service by addressing questions from patients, nurses, and other healthcare staff about medication availability and pharmacy services.
• Operates and maintains pharmacy equipment, such as automated dispensing systems, ensuring functionality and troubleshooting issues as needed.
• Supports pharmacists in conducting medication reviews, medication history reconciliation, and other clinical activities as required.
• Adheres to all safety protocols and infection control guidelines to maintain a clean and secure pharmacy environment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Skills

Pharmacy terminology

Compounding techniques

Inventory management

Record-keeping accuracy

Customer service

Regulatory compliance

Team collaboration

Tools

Automated dispensing systems

Inventory management software

Job description

Community Health Systems is seeking a Pharmacy Technician II - Certified to ensure safe preparation, dispensing, and management of medications within a hospital setting. You will collaborate with pharmacists to optimize patient care and provide excellent service to patients and staff.

This on-site role requires 0-2 years of hospital pharmacy experience, knowledge of compounding, inventory control, and regulatory compliance.