Pharmacy II Technician

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation; Southaven (MS); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation in Mississippi is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacists in delivering safe medication care. You will handle medication orders, prepare medications for dispensing, stock patient care areas, and participate in quality programs while adhering to regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities include managing the medication-use process, inventory, and utilizing automation/equipment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required, position may require additional training.
• Advanced degree preferred for related field (not required).
• Technician training program/academy recommended.

Responsibilities

• Procures, handles, prepares, distributes, charges/credits and disposes of medication safely and accurately.
• Assists the pharmacist in providing pharmaceutical care to patients.
• Performs data collection and participates in inventory management.
• Operates and maintains automation/equipment used in the pharmacy.
• Prepares sterile products for dispensing.
• Supports education and training activities as needed.

Skills

Computer skills

Typing skills

Calculation skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma/GED

Advanced degree

Job description

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.

Specifications

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

• Technician training program/academy.

Special Skills

Minimum Required

• Computer skills, typing skills, calculation skills, communication skills.

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.