Pharmacy Tech Apprentice

Singing River Health System; United States; On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,617,000; Full time

Job summary

Singing River Health System seeks a Pharmacy Technician Apprentice to work under supervision of a licensed pharmacist. You will help ensure patients receive the correct medications, package and label doses, and support IV admixture preparation.

The role requires a high school diploma, completion of MS Board of Pharmacy registration for Pharmacy Technician Student, and obtaining a licensed registration by apprenticeship end. On-site position with healthcare team.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent is required.
• Must complete Pharmacy Technician Student registration with the Mississippi Board of Pharmacy.
• Must obtain a valid Pharmacy Technician license/registration from the Mississippi Board of Pharmacy by apprenticeship end.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision of a licensed pharmacist, ensures patients receive correct medication.
• Packages and labels medication doses; fills routine orders for stock for patient care areas.
• Assists in IV admixture preparation and delivery; adheres to all laws and policies.

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

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.

Position Overview

The Pharmacy Technician Apprentice, 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.

License

Must complete application registration for Pharmacy Technician Student with the Mississippi Board of Pharmacy.

Certifications

Must obtain a valid Pharmacy Technician license/registration from the Mississippi Board of Pharmacy by the end of the apprenticeship.

Experience

None

Reports to

Apprenticeship Course Instructor/Pharmacy Director/Manager/Supervisor

Supervises

N/A

Physical Demands

Work is moderately active: involves sitting with frequent requirements to move about the office, move about the facility, and to travel to another facility within the SRHS service area. Work involves exerting a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Work involves using many physical motions in performing daily work activities; subject to exposure of body fluids, sputum and tissues, which may carry the hazard of infectious disease. Work involves using repetitive motions: substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and or fingers while operating standard office equipment such as computer keyboard. Work involves being able to perceive the nature of sound at normal speaking levels with or without correction; the ability to make fine discriminations in sound. Work requires close visual and acuity and the ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus, i.e. shift gaze from viewing a computer monitor to forms/printed material that are closer to compare data at close vision. Must be able to be active for extended periods of time without experiencing undue fatigue. Must be able to work schedules assigned with the understanding that changes may be instituted according to the needs of the hospital for off days, shifts or weekends.

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. Must be able to demonstrate appropriate clinical judgment and apply appropriate professional skills to a patient population of all ages.

If you’re looking for purpose, teamwork, and a place where what you do truly matters, you’ve found it. Let’s do big things together.

Singing River is both a mission-driven healthcare provider and one of the largest employers on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. We offer best-of-industry benefits, scheduling options, and professional pathways for our employees. Within each of our three hospitals and 50+ primary care and specialty clinics, you'll find a team devoted to quality, teamwork, and service.