Pharmacy Technician II: Patient Care & Med Prep

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Southaven (MS); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care is seeking a pharmacy technician to support pharmaceutical care under pharmacist supervision, focusing on medication order processing, dispensing preparation, inventory, and patient education.

The role requires CPHT and State Board registration, with prior hospital/pharmacy distribution experience preferred. Strong computer, typing, calculation, and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum: High school diploma or GED, or equivalent experience.
• CPHT licensure and State Board of Pharmacy registration required in the state of employment.
• Previous experience in a setting involving medication distribution.
• Experience with automated pharmacy equipment is preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Computer skills

Typing skills

Calculation skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma/GED

Advanced degree in related field

Job description

Baptist Memorial Health Care is seeking a pharmacy technician to support pharmaceutical care under pharmacist supervision, focusing on medication order processing, dispensing preparation, inventory, and patient education.

The role requires CPHT and State Board registration, with prior hospital/pharmacy distribution experience preferred. Strong computer, typing, calculation, and communication skills are essential.