Pharmacy Technician — Medication Safety & Inventory Pro

State of Mississippi; Mississippi; On-site; USD 29,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

The State of Mississippi is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support the daily operations of East Mississippi State Hospital's pharmacy in Lauderdale County, MS. You will process medication orders and refills, fill patient-specific meds, prepare unit-dose packages, manage Pyxis cabinets, and help maintain inventory and compliance logs.

A HS diploma or equivalent is required; 0–2 years experience preferred, with on-the-job training for QS/1 and Pyxis.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and organization are essential.
• Medication safety awareness and good communication are required.
• Ability to learn pharmacy software and follow established procedures.

Responsibilities

• Process medication orders and refills.
• Fill patient-specific medications and unit-dose packages.
• Maintain Pyxis cabinets and manage inventory.
• Ensure accurate documentation and compliance logs.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Medication safety

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

QS/1

Pyxis

Job description

The State of Mississippi is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support the daily operations of East Mississippi State Hospital's pharmacy in Lauderdale County, MS. You will process medication orders and refills, fill patient-specific meds, prepare unit-dose packages, manage Pyxis cabinets, and help maintain inventory and compliance logs.

A HS diploma or equivalent is required; 0–2 years experience preferred, with on-the-job training for QS/1 and Pyxis.