Pharmacy Technician - Patient Care & Medication Safety

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation; Bluecutt Estates (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation seeks a Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacists in providing pharmaceutical care. This role focuses on medication handling, sterile product preparation, inventory management and operating automation within a hospital setting.

Minimum requirements include a high school diploma; CPHT preferred, with state registration and hospital experience advantageous. Training and education duties may be part of the responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in setting involving medication distribution. Previous hospital experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent experience as required by job
• Technician training program/academy.
• State Board of Pharmacy registration required in the state where work is performed, in accordance with the state's rules and regulations.
• CPHT 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.
• Processes and prepares sterile products for dispensing.
• Participates in inventory management.
• Uses and maintains automation/equipment.
• Assists the pharmacist in providing pharmaceutical care to patients.
• Contributes to goals, programs and report cards for operational unit and entity.
• Provides education/training.
• Completes assigned goals.

Skills

Computer skills

Typing skills

Calculation skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

CPHT preferred

Technician training program/academy

Tools

Pharmacy systems

Job description

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation seeks a Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacists in providing pharmaceutical care. This role focuses on medication handling, sterile product preparation, inventory management and operating automation within a hospital setting.

Minimum requirements include a high school diploma; CPHT preferred, with state registration and hospital experience advantageous. Training and education duties may be part of the responsibilities.