Pharmacy Technician - PRN

Provident Behavioral Health; Meridian (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Provident Behavioral Health in Meridian, Mississippi seeks an engaged pharmacy support professional to assist a licensed pharmacist in delivering pharmaceutical care. You will prioritize and process medication orders, prepare medications for dispensing, and help manage inventory across patient care locations.

Responsibilities include sterile product handling, operating and maintaining automation equipment, and ensuring safe medication handling in full compliance with regulations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in medication distribution preferred.
• Strong math and computer skills and good communication.

Responsibilities

• Procure, handle, prepare, distribute, charge/credit, and dispose of medications safely and accurately.
• Manage sterile product preparation and inventory effectively.
• Assist in pharmaceutical care and education activities.
• Operate and maintain pharmacy automation and equipment.

Skills

Computer skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Pharmacy automation equipment

Medication distribution systems

Job description

Role Overview This position involves supporting a pharmacist in delivering pharmaceutical care services by prioritizing and processing medication orders, preparing medications for dispensing, and managing inventory and stock at patient care locations. The role includes handling sterile products, maintaining automation equipment, and ensuring safe medication handling in accordance with regulatory standards.

Role Overview This position involves supporting a pharmacist in delivering pharmaceutical care services by prioritizing and processing medication orders, preparing medications for dispensing, and managing inventory and stock at patient care locations. The role includes handling sterile products, maintaining automation equipment, and ensuring safe medication handling in accordance with regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Practice the Medication-Use Process: procure, handle, prepare, distribute, charge/credit, and dispose of medications safely and accurately.
• Manage pharmacy tasks effectively, including sterile product preparation and inventory management.
• Assist in providing pharmaceutical care, contribute to operational goals, and participate in education and training activities.
• Use and maintain pharmacy automation and equipment.

Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent; prior experience in medication distribution and hospital settings preferred.
• Training through technician programs is advantageous.
• Strong computer, typing, calculation, and communication skills required.
• State Board of Pharmacy registration is necessary; CPHT certification preferred.