Outpatient Pharmacy Technician II

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Germantown (TN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care is hiring for a pharmacy position in Germantown, Tennessee. The role involves providing pharmaceutical care services under pharmacist supervision, managing medication distribution safely, and participating in inventory management. Candidates should have a high school diploma/GED and experience in medication distribution, with preferred qualifications including automated equipment experience and prior hospital experience. Proficiency in computer, typing, and communication skills is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum required: Previous experience in medication distribution.
• Preferred: Experience with automated pharmacy equipment and previous hospital experience.
• Preferred: Minimum required Technician training program/academy.

Responsibilities

• Procures, handles, prepares, distributes medication safely.
• Manages pharmacy practice effectively.
• Participates in inventory management.
• Assists the pharmacist in providing patient care.
• Processes and prepares sterile products for dispensing.

Skills

Computer skills

Typing skills

Calculation skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma/GED or equivalent experience

Advanced degree in related field

Tools

Automated pharmacy equipment

Job description

Overview

Job Summary

Works under the direct supervision of the pharmacist in providing pharmaceutical care services, while considering patient specific factors, through the prioritization and processing of medication orders, the preparing of medications for dispensing, distribution and stocking of patient care locations for subsequent drug administration. Performs data collections, assembly and interpretation for limited quality programs. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Practices the Medication-Use Process: Procures, handles, prepares, distributes, charges/credits and disposes of medication safely and accurately.
• Manages own pharmacy practice effectively.
• Participates in inventory management.
• Uses and maintains automation/equipment.
• Assists the pharmacist in providing pharmaceutical care to patients.
• Provides education/training.
• Processes and prepares sterile products for dispensing.
• Contributes to goals, programs and report cards for operational unit and entity.
• Completes assigned goals.

Experience

• Minimum Required: Previous experience in setting involving medication distribution.
• Preferred/Desired: Experience with automated pharmacy equipment. Previous hospital experience.

Education

• Minimum Required: High school diploma/GED or equivalent experience as required by the position.
• Preferred/Desired: Advanced degree in related field

Training

• Preferred/Desired: Minimum Required Technician training program/academy.

Special Skills

• Minimum Required: Computer skills, typing skills, calculation skills, communication skills.
• Preferred/Desired:

Licensure

• Minimum Required: CPHT. State Board of Pharmacy registration required in the state where work is performed, in accordance with the state's rules and regulations.