Pharmacy Tech Certified PRN

1200 MH-Memphis Hospitals; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

1200 MH-Memphis Hospitals is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to assist in filling medication orders and maintain pharmacy standards. The ideal candidate will be certified and capable of working within established pharmacy protocols.

The role requires effective communication with healthcare professionals and handling medication within safety regulations. This position does not require prior work experience, making it a great opportunity for those new to the field.

Qualifications

• No prior work experience required.
• Must be a Certified Pharmacy Technician by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board.
• Knowledge of aseptic technique and sterile product preparation.

Responsibilities

• Fill medication orders under supervision of a pharmacist.
• Assist in inventory and stocking of medications.
• Provide routine information and maintain pharmacy records.

Skills

Mathematical skills

Effective communication

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Basic pharmacology knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Certified Pharmacy Technician

Tools

Pharmacy-based computer systems

Microsoft Office programs

Job description

What you will do

• Fill medication orders under direct supervision of a pharmacist.
• Assist with inventory and stocking of medications in the pharmacy and patient care areas according to established pharmaceutical protocol and procedures.
• Provide routine information and respond to requests within scope of responsibility.
• Maintain records and files in accordance with pharmacy practice standards.
• Follow established procedures for medication safety and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, quality standards, and policies.
• Perform other job functions as assigned or requested.

Education / Formal Training Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (required).

Work Experience Requirements

• No prior work experience required.

Licenses and Certifications Requirements

• Certified Pharmacy Technician – Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (required).
• Pharmacy Technician – Tennessee, Tennessee Board of Pharmacy (required).
• Certified Pharmacy Technician – ExCPT, National Healthcareer Association (preferred).
• Pharmacy Technician – Mississippi, Mississippi Board of Pharmacy (preferred).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Mathematical skills to perform routine pharmaceutical calculations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; compute rates, ratios, and percents.
• Practice within the established role for pharmacy technicians in organized health care settings.
• Effectively use medical terminology, drug nomenclature, symbols, and abbreviations associated with pharmacy practice.
• Communicate effectively with patients, associates, and other health professionals.
• Proficient in the use of pharmacy-based computer systems and Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Explain and complete technical functions of the operation of the drug distribution system for organized healthcare settings.
• Apply basic pharmacology and pharmacologic principles.
• Understand aseptic technique and prepare sterile products.

Supervision Provided by this Position

There are no supervisory or lead responsibilities assigned to this job.

Physical Demands

• Climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, repetitive motion.
• Medium work – exerting up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 50 lbs. of force frequently.
• Requires good balance and coordination, close visual acuity including color, depth perception, and field of vision.
• Frequent invasive and non‑invasive patient contact; exposure to patient body fluids and hazardous materials.
• Ability to react quickly to emergency situations.