Pharmacy II PRN Technician

Baptist Memorial Health; Collierville (TN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health in Tennessee seeks a Technician-Pharmacy II PRN II to support pharmacist-led patient care. You will prioritize, assemble and dispense medications, assist with sterile preparations, and help stock patient care areas.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, CPHT or state registration, and experience with automated pharmacy equipment; hospital experience is preferred. This PRN position offers hands-on responsibilities and opportunities to learn in a busy hospital

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; advanced degree preferred.
• CPHT or state pharmacy registration required in the state of work.
• Experience with automated pharmacy equipment.
• Hospital pharmacy experience preferred.
• Technician training program/academy.

Responsibilities

• Procures, handles, prepares, distributes, charges/credits and disposes of medications safely.
• Assists pharmacist in providing pharmaceutical care to patients.
• 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 the unit and entity.

Skills

Computer skills

Typing skills

Calculation skills

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Advanced degree in related field

Job description

Technician-Pharmacy II PRN II

Job Code 22763 FLSA Status

Job Family PHARMACY

Job Description Title Technician-Pharmacy II PRN

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.

Job 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.

Specifications

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

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

Training Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired Technician training program/academy.

Special Skills Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired Computer skills, typing skills, calculation skills, communication skills.

Licensure Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired CPHT. State Board of Pharmacy registration required in the state where work is performed, in accordance with the state's rules and regulations.

Reporting Relationships No

Does this position formally supervise employees? If set to YES, then this position has the authority (delegated) to hire, terminate, discipline, promote or effectively recommend such to manager.

Work Environment

Functional Demands Label Short Description Full Description Sedentary Very light energy level Lift 10lbs. box overhead. Lift and carry 15lbs. Push/pull 20lbs. cart Light Moderate energy level Lift and carry 25-35lbs. Push/pull 50-100lbs. (ie. empty bed, stretcher) Medium High energy level Lift and carry 40-50lbs. Push/pull +/- 150-200lbs. (Patient on bed, stretcher) Lateral transfer 150-200lbs. (ie. Patient) Heavy Very high energy level Lift over 50lbs. Carry 80lbs. a distance of 30 feet. Push/pull > 200lbs. (ie. Patient on bed, stretcher). Lateral transfer or max assist sit to stand transfer.

Functional Demands Rating Light

Activity Level Throughout Workday

Physical Activity Requirements - Sitting Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Standing Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Walking Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Carry objects Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Push/Pull Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Twisting Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Bending Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Reaching Forward Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Reaching Overhead Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Squat/Kneel/Crawl Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Wrist position deviation Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Pinching/fine motor activities Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Keyboard use/repetitive motion Continuous

Physical Activity Requirements - Taste or smell

Physical Activity Requirements - Talk or hear Frequent

Sensory Requirements

Color Discrimination

Near Vision

Far Vision

Depth Perception

Hearing Yes Very Accurate Accurate Minimal Minimal

Environmental Requirements - Blood-Borne Pathogens Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Chemical Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Airborne Communicable Diseases Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Extreme Temperatures Not Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Radiation Not Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Uneven Surfaces or Elevations Not Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Extreme Noise Levels Not Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Dust/Particular Matter Not Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Other