IV Pharmacy Technician: Sterile Prep & Dispensing

University of Mississippi Medical Center; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Grant funded

Job summary

University of Mississippi Medical Center seeks a Pharmacy Technician for the Central Pharmacy IV Room. Responsibilities include preparing and distributing routine dosage orders, prepackaging pharmaceuticals, and assisting the pharmacist in dispensing prescriptions.

Requires a High School Diploma/GED and registration with the Mississippi Board of Pharmacy. Pre-employment drug screen is required; duties involve sterile IV preparation and adherence to labeling standards.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience Required: High School Diploma/GED.
• Registration for Pharmacy Technician or Student-Controlled Substance with the Mississippi Board of Pharmacy.
• Completion of a pre-employment drug screen required.
• Knowledge of labeling and dispensing procedures and related software.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and dispensing of prescriptions by counting, packaging, labeling, pricing, and filing medications under supervision.
• Add measured drugs to IV solutions under sterile conditions to prepare IV packs under supervision.
• Participate in regulatory documentation and daily processes specific to the area.
• Maintain stock levels and inform supervisor of shortages; clean and maintain equipment and work areas.

Skills

Labeling

Dispensing

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Pharmacy software

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Pharmacy systems

MS Office

Job description

University of Mississippi Medical Center seeks a Pharmacy Technician for the Central Pharmacy IV Room. Responsibilities include preparing and distributing routine dosage orders, prepackaging pharmaceuticals, and assisting the pharmacist in dispensing prescriptions.

Requires a High School Diploma/GED and registration with the Mississippi Board of Pharmacy. Pre-employment drug screen is required; duties involve sterile IV preparation and adherence to labeling standards.