Pharmacy Technician

State of Mississippi; Meridian (MS); On-site; USD 29,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Mississippi’s East Mississippi State Hospital seeks a Pharmacy Technician to support daily operations in Meridian, MS. The role processes medication orders, fills prescriptions, prepares unit-dose packages, and maintains automated dispensing cabinets like Pyxis, with QS/1 software support.

The position requires attention to detail, strong organization, and good communication with pharmacists and nursing staff to ensure patient safety and accurate documentation.

Qualifications

• Requires good attention to detail and strong communication skills.
• Experience with medication safety and inventory is preferred.
• Follows procedures and records accurately.

Responsibilities

• Process medication orders and refills accurately.
• Fill patient-specific medications and unit-dose packages.
• Maintain Pyxis cabinets and inventory, check expirations.
• Document compliance logs and prepare emergency boxes.
• Use QS/1 and Pyxis software; support pharmacists and nursing staff.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Medication safety

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

QS/1

Pyxis

Job description

Pharmacy Technician in 38 - LAUDERDALE COUNTY, MS

State of Mississippi

$28,542.30 - $50,161.32 Annually

Location

38 - LAUDERDALE COUNTY, MS

Full-Time

Job Number

9236-0372-20261022L

0372 - MH-EAST MS STATE HOSPITAL

Opening Date

10/22/2026

10/30/2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada)

Agency Minimum Salary

$28,542.30

$50,161.32

About the Agency

East Mississippi State Hospital is a state-operated healthcare facility under the Mississippi Department of Mental Health, providing comprehensive inpatient psychiatric, residential, substance use disorder, and long-term care services to individuals across the region. Through a multidisciplinary approach, EMSH serves a diverse population with an emphasis on safety, quality care, recovery-focused treatment, and person-centered support. In addition to its psychiatric services, EMSH operates specialized programs and nursing home services across multiple campuses, including Meridian, Newton, and Kemper, to meet a broad range of clinical and operational needs. EMSH is committed to delivering high-quality care while maintaining compliance with applicable state, federal, and accreditation standards.

The Pharmacy Technician is responsible for supporting the daily operations of the pharmacy by processing medication orders and refills, filling patient-specific medications, preparing unit-dose packages, and maintaining automated dispensing cabinets such as Pyxis. It also involves managing medication inventory, ordering and receiving supplies, checking expiration dates, maintaining accurate documentation and compliance logs, and preparing emergency medication boxes. Additionally, the position requires using pharmacy software such as QS/1 and Pyxis, responding to requests from nursing units, and ensuring medications and supplies are organized, properly stocked, and available when needed. The overall goal is to maintain an efficient, accurate, and safe pharmacy operation while supporting pharmacists, nursing staff, and patient care.

What you'll need to be Successful

To be success in this pharmacy tech position, it requires strong attention to detail, organization, medication safety awareness, and good communication skills. It is important to process medication orders accurately, maintain inventory, keep documentation up to date, and ensure that automated dispensing cabinets and emergency boxes are properly stocked. Learning the pharmacy software is a major factor for success, as are following established procedures, managing time effectively, and communicating promptly with pharmacists and nursing staff. Most importantly, prioritize patient safety, take responsibility for your work, and ask questions whenever there is a need for clarification.

Preferred Qualifications

Typically requires a High School Diploma or high school equivalency, 0-2 years of experience, and a passing score on the registration exam must be obtained within the first year of being a technician.

Address 210 East Capitol Street
Suite 800
Jackson, Mississippi, 39201