Pharmacy Technician - Per Diem

Select Specialty Hospital; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) eligibility based on hours

Employee assistance program

Opportunity for advancement

Job summary

A critical illness recovery hospital in Jackson is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to manage pharmacy operations under the license of a pharmacist. Responsibilities include preparing medications, accurate billing, and maintaining narcotics records. A high school diploma or GED is required, with certification preferred. This entry-level role offers a per diem schedule, aiming to provide exceptional patient care while supporting employee well-being through various benefits.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Current Pharmacy Technician Certification preferred.
• Entry-level position in health care.

Responsibilities

• Complete various pharmacy tasks and services.
• Work under the direction of a licensed pharmacist.
• Prepare medications under supervision.
• Deliver medications to correct patient areas.
• Assist with accurate billing and patient medications.
• Maintain drug formulary and paperwork.
• Monitor narcotics administration.
• Maintain all forms and reports necessary for control of narcotics and other controlled substances.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Tools

Pharmacy management software

Job description

Position

Pharmacy Technician

Schedule

Per Diem

Location

Select Specialty Hospital - Jackson

About the Hospital

Select Specialty Hospital is a critical illness recovery hospital committed to providing world‑class inpatient post‑ICU services to chronic, critically ill patients who require extended healing and recovery. We help patients during some of the most vulnerable, painful moments of their lives — and every team member plays a central role in providing compassionate, excellent care every step of the way.

Why Join Us

• Start Strong: Extensive orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.
• Opportunity for Advancement: Demonstrate your skills and dedication which could lead to potential full‑time opportunities.
• Foster Well‑Being: We offer benefits which support the financial, work/life and emotional well‑being of you and your family members. Part‑time/Per Diem positions are eligible for 401(k) based on reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or subsequent calendar year. We also offer our employee assistance program to part‑time employees.
• Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care.
• You will complete a variety of pharmacy tasks and services, including being responsible for the daily operations of the pharmacy within the established policies and guidelines.
• You will work under the direction of a licensed pharmacist, and you are able to work independently. You will not provide direct care to patients.
• Picking up drug orders at the nursing station(s) and preparing medications under the supervision of the pharmacist on shift.
• Delivering the appropriate quantities of the medication to the correct patient area(s).
• Assisting with accurate billing and crediting of patient medications.
• Maintaining drugs in the pharmacy in accordance with the Drug Formulary, to include ordering, receiving, storing and filling out all necessary paperwork.
• Monitoring doses administered according to the Medication Administration Record on the narcotics sign‑out record.
• Maintaining all forms and reports necessary for the control of narcotics and other controlled substances.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current Pharmacy Technician Certification preferred unless required by the State.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Part‑time

Job Function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care