Pharmacy Technician

North Mississippi Health Services; Tupelo (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

North Mississippi Health Services is seeking a Pharmacy Tech I to support the pharmacy’s operations and patient care in Tupelo, Mississippi. The role emphasizes accurate dispensing, inventory management, collaboration with pharmacists, and adherence to procedures while maintaining high attention to detail and clear communication with the healthcare team.

The position requires the ability to work under supervision and contribute to the smooth functioning of the pharmacy department, delivering

Qualifications

• Dispense medications accurately and safely.
• Maintain inventory and monitor stock levels.
• Collaborate with pharmacists and healthcare staff.
• Record-keeping duties as required.

Responsibilities

• Interact with internal and external staff to promote the hospital’s mission and vision.
• Assist Pharmacist in filling medication orders according to policy and procedures.
• Deliver medications.
• Perform required record keeping.
• Dispense medication accurately and efficiently.
• Review inventory monthly for out-of-date medications.
• Monitor medication inventory levels.
• Check in medication shipments and notify personnel of supply needs.
• Repack bulk medications into unit-dose packaging.
• Restock medications daily.
• Suggest improvements to the medication process with supervisory guidance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independent work

Job description

Posting Description

We believe a career is more than just a career — it's a calling. Our teammates' "True North" is what calls them to health care; it’s their passion. At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in helping you leverage and connect that passion with a much greater purpose that impacts people you know and love.

Job Summary

The Pharmacy Tech I at North Mississippi Health Services is responsible for supporting the pharmacy's operational efficiency and patient care. This includes accurately dispensing medications, maintaining inventory levels, interacting with healthcare professionals, and assisting pharmacists in various tasks. The role demands strong attention to detail, effective communication skills, and the ability to work independently under supervision, contributing to the smooth functioning of the pharmacy department.

People

JOB FUNCTIONS

• Interact with internal and external staff to promote the hospital’s mission and vision.

Service

• Assist Pharmacist in filling medication orders according to policy and procedures.
• Deliver medications.
• Perform required record keeping.

Quality

• Responsible for dispensing medication in an accurate and efficient manner.
• Perform monthly review of inventory for out of date medications.

Financial

• Responsible for monitory medication inventory levels.
• Responsible for checking in medication shipments.
• Responsible for notifying appropriate personnel of supply needs.
• Responsible for repacking bulk medications into unit dose packaging.
• Responsible for daily restocking of medications.

Growth

• Routine interaction with departmental staff and supervisor to provided improvements to the medication process.