Pharmacy Technician: Precision Dispensing & IV Prep

Healthier Mississippi People; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Healthier Mississippi People is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to assist in preparing and dispensing routine prescriptions. You will label, package, and record dosages, and help with IV preparations under supervision while ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance.

Knowledge of labeling, dispensing procedures, and proficiency with pharmacy software are essential, along with strong communication and interpersonal skills to interact with patients and staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Pharmacy technician registration or Student-Controlled Substance Registration with the Mississippi State Board of Pharmacy.
• Knowledge of labeling and dispensing procedures; accuracy in counting and recording dosages.
• Ability to prepare IV packs under supervision and maintain regulatory documentation.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the preparation and dispensing of prescriptions; counts, packages, and labels dosages. Prices and files prescriptions.
• Adds measured drugs or nutrients to intravenous solutions under sterile conditions to prepare intravenous (IV) packs under supervision.
• Participation in regulatory documentation and daily processes specific to area.
• Maintains appropriate stock levels and informs supervisor of stock needs and shortages
• Cleans and helps maintain equipment and work area per established procedures.
• Accesses patient profiles and electronic health record as needed to accomplish assigned tasks
• participates in medication related charge documentation and submission activities.
• The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time.

Skills

Dispensing procedures

PC software

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Numerical accuracy

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Pharmacy software

IV preparation equipment

Job description

Healthier Mississippi People is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to assist in preparing and dispensing routine prescriptions. You will label, package, and record dosages, and help with IV preparations under supervision while ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance.

Knowledge of labeling, dispensing procedures, and proficiency with pharmacy software are essential, along with strong communication and interpersonal skills to interact with patients and staff.