Pharmacy Technician I - Medication Prep & Patient Care

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation is seeking a pharmacy technician to support pharmaceutical care services in a hospital setting. You will prioritize and process medication orders, prepare medications for dispensing, and assist in stocking patient care areas for drug administration.

The role emphasizes accuracy, patient-focused care, and collaboration with pharmacists to ensure safe medication use. Strong computer and communication skills are essential, and state registration requirements

Qualifications

• Proficient in computer, typing, calculation and communication skills.
• Experience appropriate to hospital medication distribution is preferred.
• CPHT certification is a preferred credential.

Responsibilities

• Procures, handles, prepares, distributes, charges/credits and disposes of medications 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 the operational unit and entity.
• Provides education/training.
• Completes assigned goals.

Skills

Computer skills

Typing skills

Calculation skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation is seeking a pharmacy technician to support pharmaceutical care services in a hospital setting. You will prioritize and process medication orders, prepare medications for dispensing, and assist in stocking patient care areas for drug administration.

The role emphasizes accuracy, patient-focused care, and collaboration with pharmacists to ensure safe medication use. Strong computer and communication skills are essential, and state registration requirements