Pharmacy Technician I: Patient Care & Med Prep

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Meridian (MS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care in Meridian, MS is seeking a pharmacy technician working under pharmacist supervision to assist in medication processing, dispensing prep, and inventory in patient care areas.

Responsibilities include handling medication orders, preparing sterile products, using automation, and providing education. Required high school diploma or equivalent, technician training, and state pharmacy registration (CPHT preferred).

Qualifications

• Computer skills, typing skills, calculation skills, communication skills.
• State Board of Pharmacy registration required in the state where work is performed.

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

Technician training program/academy

Job description

Baptist Memorial Health Care in Meridian, MS is seeking a pharmacy technician working under pharmacist supervision to assist in medication processing, dispensing prep, and inventory in patient care areas.

Responsibilities include handling medication orders, preparing sterile products, using automation, and providing education. Required high school diploma or equivalent, technician training, and state pharmacy registration (CPHT preferred).