Pharmacy Tech - Full-Time

Singing River Health System; Pascagoula (MS); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 27,552,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Best-of-industry benefits

Job summary

Singing River Health System in Pascagoula, MS is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support a licensed pharmacist, ensuring accurate medications, labeling, and preparation for patient care areas. The role includes IV admixture assistance and routine stock fulfillment within the guidelines of state regulations.

Qualified candidates are high school graduates, with pharmacy technician training preferred and active Mississippi registration.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent 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.

Responsibilities

• Ensure patients receive the correct medication and labels.
• Package and label medication doses and fill routine stock orders.
• Assist in IV admixture preparation and delivery.
• Comply with MS Board of Pharmacy standards and Singing River Health System policies.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

High school graduate

Pharmacy technician training program preferred

Tools

MS Outlook

MS 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: This is a day shift position. Working hours could be any 8-hour shift in between 6 am-10:30 pm. Including Weekdays, Weekends, Holidays Location: Singing River Pascagoula 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.

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.