Hospital Pharmacy Technician - Pyxis & Med Safety

State of Mississippi; Meridian (MS); On-site; USD 29,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Mississippi’s East Mississippi State Hospital seeks a Pharmacy Technician to support daily operations in Meridian, MS. The role processes medication orders, fills prescriptions, prepares unit-dose packages, and maintains automated dispensing cabinets like Pyxis, with QS/1 software support.

The position requires attention to detail, strong organization, and good communication with pharmacists and nursing staff to ensure patient safety and accurate documentation.

Qualifications

• Requires good attention to detail and strong communication skills.
• Experience with medication safety and inventory is preferred.
• Follows procedures and records accurately.

Responsibilities

• Process medication orders and refills accurately.
• Fill patient-specific medications and unit-dose packages.
• Maintain Pyxis cabinets and inventory, check expirations.
• Document compliance logs and prepare emergency boxes.
• Use QS/1 and Pyxis software; support pharmacists and nursing staff.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Medication safety

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

QS/1

Pyxis

Job description

State of Mississippi’s East Mississippi State Hospital seeks a Pharmacy Technician to support daily operations in Meridian, MS. The role processes medication orders, fills prescriptions, prepares unit-dose packages, and maintains automated dispensing cabinets like Pyxis, with QS/1 software support.

The position requires attention to detail, strong organization, and good communication with pharmacists and nursing staff to ensure patient safety and accurate documentation.