Pharmacy Technician - Level III

North Mississippi Medical Center, Inc

United States

On-site

USD 28,000 - 35,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

North Mississippi Health Services is seeking a Pharmacy Technician III to assist pharmacists with filling medication orders, delivering medications, and maintaining accurate records in a hospital setting. The role includes sterile compounding of non-hazardous IV medications and hazardous IV medications with strict adherence to USP 797 and 800 guidelines.

The technician will monitor inventory, restock supplies daily, and communicate effectively with hospital staff to support safe, accurate

Qualifications

Excellent interpersonal and written/verbal communication.
Ability to manage time effectively and work independently with pharmacist supervision.
Familiarity with pharmacy operations and medication handling.
Must understand multiple processes and work with a variety of people.

Responsibilities

Fill medication orders according to policy and procedures.
Deliver medications to appropriate locations.
Prepare and mix non-hazardous IV medications (sterile compounding).
Prepare and mix hazardous IV medications and manage hazardous drug inventory.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Time management

Independent worker

Pharmacy operations

Education

High School Diploma

GED

Project Search Graduate

Job description

Department:

10007300 Pharmacy

Work Shift:

Thursday through Thursday (8on/6off), 0700 to 1730 weekdays, 0630 to 1700 weekends

Job Description:

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.

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