Pharmacy Technician III

North Mississippi Health Services, Inc.; Tupelo (MS); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuing Education

403B Retirement Plan with Employer

Relocation Assistance

License+ Certification Reimbursement

Wellness Programs

Employee Assistance Program

Medical Benefits

Discount Program

Paid Time Away

Job summary

North Mississippi Health Services is seeking a Pharmacy Technician III to support the hospital’s medication distribution and sterile compounding needs. The role involves filling orders, delivering meds, and maintaining precise records under moderate supervision.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED, active state registration or intern status, and completion of an ASHP-accredited program or equivalent.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• ASHP accredited program or Military Pharmacy Tech program preferred.
• Pharmacy Technician certification (PTCB) or equivalent required within 90 days from hire.
• State Board of Pharmacy registration/student intern status required within 30 days from hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacist in filling medication orders per policy and procedures.
• Deliver medications to patients or units.
• Mix non-hazardous IV medications (sterile compounding).
• Mix hazardous IV medications and maintain hazardous drug inventory.
• Perform required record keeping and inventory reviews for out-of-date meds.
• Ensure dispensing accuracy and compliance with USP 797 and 800 guidelines.
• Monitor medication inventory levels and notify supply needs.

Skills

People interaction

Communication skills

Time management

Multitasking

Pharmacy teamwork

Prescriptions processing

Inventory management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

ASHP accredited Pharmacy Technician program

Pharmacy Technician certification (PTCB) or equivalent

Board registration/Intern permission

Job description

Job 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 Technician III at North Mississippi Health Services is responsible for collaborating with internal and external staff to uphold the hospital's mission and vision. The role encompasses filling medication orders, delivering medications, and maintaining accurate record-keeping. The position requires compliance with pharmaceutical guidelines, effective communication, and the ability to work independently under moderate supervision.

Job Functions

• People:
• 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.
• Responsible for mixing non-hazardous IV medications, including TPNs (sterile compounding position)
• Responsible for mixing hazardous IV medications, decontaminating hazardous spaces, and maintaining hazardous drug inventory on >50% of their worked days (sterile compounding position)
• 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.
• Compliance with all USP 797 and 800 guidelines (sterile compounding position).
• Financial:
• Responsible for monitory medication inventory levels.
• Responsible for notifying appropriate personnel of supply needs.
• Responsible for daily restocking of medications.
• Growth:
• Routine interaction with departmental staff and supervisor to provided improvements to the medication process.

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent Must possess a High School Diploma or equivalent. Required

Licenses and Certifications

• Must be currently certified or actively seeking certification as a Pharmacy Tech by the Pharmacy Tech Credentialing Board (PTCB) or other nationally-recognized pharmacy technician credentialing body (90 days from hire to complete). Upon Hire. Required And
• Must be currently registered or seeing registration (30 days from hire to complete) with the State Board of Pharmacy- Must meet current Pharmacy regulation. within 30 Days. Required Or
• In lieu of technician registration with the State Board of Pharmacy, a graduate from an accredited school of pharmacy pursuing licensure as a pharmacist is acceptable.. Upon Hire. Required And
• Must be registered with Board of Pharmacy as a student intern/extern. Upon Hire. Required

Work Experience

• 1-3 years. Minimum of 3 years experience as a Pharmacy Technician;
• Completion of an ASHP accredited program/Military Pharmacy Tech Program and 1 year experience as a Pharmacy Technician accepted
• B.S. Degree and 1 year of experience as a Pharmacy Technician accepted. Required Or
• If graduate from an accredited school of pharmacy pursuing licensure as a pharmacist , experiential hours is acceptable.. Required

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work well with a wide variety of people
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Must be highly motivated in order to manage time appropriately
• Must understand multiple operational processes and possess multiple skills to perform the job
• Must be able to work independently under moderate supervision of a Pharmacist
• Must work closely with all Pharmacy team members and Healthcare professionals
• Must communicate daily with employees and depends who need prescriptions filled

Physical Demands

• Standing. Frequently
• Walking. Frequently
• Sitting. Occasionally
• Lifting/Carrying. Occasionally 60 lbs
• Pushing/Pulling. Occasionally
• Climbing. Occasionally
• Balancing. Occasionally
• Stooping/Kneeling/Bending. Occasionally
• Reaching/Over Head Work. Occasionally
• Grasping. Frequently
• Speaking. Constantly
• Hearing. Constantly
• Repetitive Motions. Constantly
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordinations. Frequently

Benefits

• Continuing Education
• 403B Retirement Plan with Employer Match Contributions
• Pet, Identity Theft and Legal Services Insurance
• Wellness Programs and Incentives
• Employee Assistance Program
• Medical Benefits
• License+ Certification Reimbursement
• Life, Long-Term and Short-Term Disability, Group Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Employee Discount Program
• Other:
• Early Access to Earned Wages
• Tuition Assistance
• Relocation Assistance
• Paid Time Away
• Special Employee Rates at NMMC Wellness Centers

Requirements

The following are requirements in addition to any stated in the above description.

Licenses

You must have the following licenses to apply:

Education

You must have the following education to apply:

You must have a High School Diploma or GED or higher