Pharmacy Technician I — Care, Dispensing & Inventory

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to assist pharmacists in providing patient care by prioritizing and processing medication orders, preparing medications for dispensing, and supporting distribution and stocking for patient care locations. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, Arkansas state pharmacy registration, and preferred technician training.

Hospital experience is an advantage, with strong computer, typing, calculation, and communication skills

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• State Board of Pharmacy registration in the state where work is performed required.
• CPHT preferred.
• Technician training program/academy preferred.
• Previous hospital experience and medication distribution experience preferred.
• Computer skills, typing skills, calculation skills, and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Practices the Medication-Use Process: Procures, handles, prepares, distributes, charges/credits and disposes of medication safely and accurately.
• Manages own pharmacy practice effectively.
• Processes and prepares sterile products for dispensing.
• Participates in inventory management.
• Uses and maintains automation/equipment.
• Assists the pharmacist in providing pharmaceutical care to patients.
• Contributes to goals, programs and report cards for operational unit and entity.
• Provides education/training.
• Completes assigned goals.

Skills

Computer skills

Typing skills

Calculation skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Baptist Memorial Health Care is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to assist pharmacists in providing patient care by prioritizing and processing medication orders, preparing medications for dispensing, and supporting distribution and stocking for patient care locations. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, Arkansas state pharmacy registration, and preferred technician training.

Hospital experience is an advantage, with strong computer, typing, calculation, and communication skills