Pharmacy Technician III-Perkins Pharmacy

Baptist; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation in Memphis, TN seeks a Pharmacy Technician to work under pharmacist supervision, handling medication orders, dispensing support, inventory, and patient safety activities in a hospital setting.

Experience with Microsoft Office and automated pharmacy equipment is preferred; PTCB certification or enrollment in an ACPE-accredited program is required; strong communication and attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• Skills in communicating clearly and effectively in English, written and verbal.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications and automated pharmacy equipment.
• Pharmacy-related education or certification.

Responsibilities

• Procure, handle, prepare, distribute, and dispose of medications safely and accurately.
• Manage own pharmacy practice effectively and support inventory management.
• Assist in processing sterile product preparation and education/training as appropriate.
• Contribute to goals, programs and performance metrics for the unit.

Skills

Clear communication

Microsoft Office

Automated pharmacy equipment

Education

CPhT or enrolled in ACPE-accredited school

Tools

Microsoft Office

Automated pharmacy equipment

Job description

Memphis, TN, United States

Job Info

• Job Identification 46142
• Job Category PHARMACY
• Business Unit BMG Clinics

Job Description

Job Summary

Works under the direct supervision of the pharmacist in providing pharmaceutical care services, while considering patient specific factors. This could be through the prioritization and processing of medication orders, the preparing of medications for dispensing, distribution and stocking of patient care locations for subsequent drug administration. Performs data collections, assembly and interpretation for limited quality programs. Performs other duties as assigned

Job Summary

Works under the direct supervision of the pharmacist in providing pharmaceutical care services, while considering patient specific factors. This could be through the prioritization and processing of medication orders, the preparing of medications for dispensing, distribution and stocking of patient care locations for subsequent drug administration. Performs data collections, assembly and interpretation for limited quality programs. Performs other duties as assigned

Responsibilities

• May practices the Medication-Use Process: Procures, handles, prepares, distributes, charges/credits and disposes of medication safely and accurately.
• Manages own pharmacy practice effectively.
• May participates in inventory management.
• May use and maintain automation/equipment.
• Provides education/training as appropriate.
• May be involved in processing and preparing sterile products for dispensing.
• Contributes to goals, programs and report cards for operational unit and entity.
• Completes assigned goals.

Specifications

Experience

Minimum Required

• Advanced competencies in any of the following: 1. Settings where the majority of the workload consists of gathering and processing patient / clinical information for prior authorizations, refill authorizations, or patient assistance applications. 2. High risk compounding, 3. Tech check tech 4. Med history 5. NICU/Pediatric 6. Other duties that require certification / program completion (i.e. Narcotic/ASHP Diversion Certification)

Preferred/Desired

• Experience with Microsoft suite applications, automated pharmacy equipment. One year hospital experience.

Education

Minimum Required

• Skills in communicating clearly and effective use of standard English in written, oral and verbal format. Skill to write legibly and record information accurately as necessary to perform job duties.

Preferred/Desired

Training

Minimum Required

Preferred/Desired

• Technician training program/academy

Special Skills

Minimum Required

Preferred/Desired

Licensure

• PTCB certification required; registration with the state board of pharmacy

Minimum Required

• CPhT or Enrolled in an ACPE accredited School or College of Pharmacy

Preferred/Desired