Pharmacy Tech

Singing River Health System; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Singing River Health System in Gulfport, MS is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacists in dispensing medications, labeling doses and assisting with IV admixture. You will ensure accuracy, follow procedures, and help stock patient care areas while maintaining compliance with regulatory standards.

The role requires high school graduate, pharmacy technician certification/registration with the Mississippi Board, and prior technician experience preferred. Join a patient-centered team.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent is required.
• Graduate of a pharmacy technician training program preferred.
• Must be registered as a Pharmacy Technician by the Mississippi State Board of Pharmacy.
• Must possess a valid Pharmacy Technician Registration from the Mississippi Board of Pharmacy.
• Experience as a pharmacy technician preferred.
• Superior customer service and professional etiquette are expected.

Responsibilities

• Ensure patients receive the correct medication and package/label doses.
• Fill routine orders for stock supplies to patient care areas.
• Assist in all aspects of IV admixture preparation and delivery.
• Follow procedures and policies, and comply with regulatory standards.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Pharmacy technician training program (preferred)

Tools

MS Outlook

Microsoft Word

Job description

At Singing River Health System, caring isn’t just part of the job — it’s in our DNA. Whether we’re saving lives, supporting behind the scenes, or showing up for our community, we bring the energy, heart, and hustle every single day.

With pride, passion, and commitment, we will improve health and save lives in our community every day.

Shift:

Monday- Friday| 8:30am-5:00pm

Location:

Singing River Gulfport Hospital

Job Description Summary

Job Description

Position Overview:
The Pharmacy Technician, under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist, ensures patients receive the correct medication; packages and labels medication doses; fills routine orders for stock supplies to patient care areas; and assists in all aspects of IV admixture preparation and delivery. He/She complies with the standards, ethics, laws and regulations governing the practice of pharmacy, including the MS Board of Pharmacy and the Accreditation Agency standards.

Expectation is for all performed duties to be in accordance with Singing River Health System procedures and policies, accreditation organization, and governing guidance and publications for health care employees.

DISCLAIMER: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this intends to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks performed as assigned.

Education:
High school graduate or equivalent required. Graduate of a pharmacy technician training program preferred.

License:
Must be registered as a Pharmacy Technician by the Mississippi State Board of Pharmacy.

Certifications:
Must possess a valid Pharmacy Technician Registration from the Mississippi Board of Pharmacy.

Experience:
Experience as a pharmacy technician preferred.

Reports to:
Pharmacy Director, Pharmacy Operations Manager, and Pharmacy Technician Supervisor

Supervises:
N/A

Physical Demands:
Stands, turns, bends, stoops, lifts, climbs, and uses many physical motions in performing day-to-day activities. Must be able to stand for extended periods of time and do a great deal of walking without experiencing undue fatigue.
Work involves being able to perceive the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels, with or without correction. Must demonstrate the ability to communicate, speak, and enunciate to express/exchange ideas and detailed information in person and on the telephone. Work requires a minimum standard of visual acuity, with or without correction, with the ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus, i.e. shift gaze from viewing a computer monitor to forms that are closer to compare data at close vision.
Must be able to work for extended periods of time without experiencing undue fatigue. Must be able to work flexible hours.

Mental Demands:
Must demonstrate keen mental faculties/assessment and decision making abilities. Must demonstrate superior communication/speaking/enunciation skills to receive and give information in person and by telephone. Must demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills. Must possess emotional stability conducive to dealing with high stress levels. Must demonstrate ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Attention to detail and the ability to multi-task in complex situations is required. Must have the ability to maintain collaborative and respectable working relationships throughout SRHS and other organizations.

Special Demands:
Must possess superior customer service skills and professional etiquette. Must possess proficient knowledge and ability to use a computer (must be keyboard proficient) and other office technology (i.e., telephone, fax, etc.), MS Outlook and Word.