Pharmacy Technician Specialist | PRN | Methodist South

1200 MH-Memphis Hospitals; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare in Memphis, TN is seeking a Pharmacy Technician Specialist to support specialty pharmacy operations and assist as a certified pharmacy technician in daily duties. This role emphasizes accuracy, medication safety and regulatory compliance, within a large health system.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or Equivalent and 1–3 years of pharmacy technician experience; familiarity with pharmacy software and MS Office is expected.

Qualifications

• Pharmacy technician with 1–3 years of experience.
• Strong knowledge of medication nomenclature and calculations.
• Proficient with pharmacy computer systems and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Performs specialty functions in support of pharmacy operations.
• Performs duties of a Certified Pharmacy Technician.
• Follows procedures for medication safety, ensures regulatory compliance, quality standards, and policies and procedures.
• Performs other job functions as assigned or requested.

Skills

Medication nomenclature

Pharmaceutical calculations

Customer communication

Pharmacy computer systems

Teamwork under pressure

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Technical Degree or Diploma Pharmacy Technician

Tools

Pharmacy software

Job description

For over a century, we've served the health care needs of the people of Memphis and the Mid-South.

The Pharmacy Technician Specialist performs specialty functions, as assigned, in support of pharmacy operations. Also performs the duties of a certified pharmacy technician in the daily pharmacy operations as needed. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.

Working at MLH means carrying the mission forward of caring for our community and impacting the lives of patients in every way through compassion, a deliberate focus on service expectations and a consistent thriving for excellence.

What you will do

• Performs specialty functions in support of pharmacy operations, as assigned.
• Performs duties of a Certified Pharmacy Technician.
• Follows established procedures for medication safety, ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, quality standards, compliance activities, and policies and procedures.
• Performs other job functions as assigned or requested.

Education/Formal Training Requirements

• Required - High School Diploma or Equivalent Preferred - Technical Degree or Diploma Pharmacy Technician

Work Experience Requirements

• Required - Pharmacy technician 1-3 years

Licenses and Certifications Requirements

• Required - Certified Pharmacy Technician - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board Required - Pharmacy Technician - Tennessee - Tennessee Board of Pharmacy Preferred - Pharmacy Technician - Mississippi - Mississippi Board of Pharmacy Preferred - Pharmacy Technician - Mississippi - Mississippi Board of Pharmacy Preferred - Certified Pharmacy Technician- ExCPT - National Healthcareer Association

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Experience with medication nomenclature and complex pharmaceutical calculations.
• Ability to effectively relate and communicate with internal and external customers; communication often involves complex problem solving.
• Proficient in the use of pharmacy based computer systems as well as Microsoft Office program or programs (Word, Excel, Power Point) as indicated in the specific function within the department.
• Must be able to effectively organize, budget time, work efficiently and accurately, and follow procedures with minimum supervision.

Supervision Provided by this Position

There is no supervision provided by this position.

Physical Demands

The physical activities of this position may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion. Must have good balance and coordination. The physical requirements of this position may vary depending on the specialty assignment; work may include exerting up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 50 lbs. of force frequently. The Associate is required to have close visual acuity including color, depth perception, and field of vision to perform an activity, such as assessing patients, preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; or extensive reading. Frequent invasive and non-invasive patient contact. May be exposed to patient body fluids and diseases, as well as hazardous or poisonous materials. Ability to react quickly to emergency situations.

Our Associates are passionate about what they do, the service they provide and the patients they serve. We value family, team and a Power of One culture that requires commitment to the highest standards of care and unity.

Boasting one of the South's largest medical centers, Memphis blends a friendly community, a thriving and growing downtown, and a low cost of living.

We see each day as a new opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the people in our community.

Within any role at Methodist Le Bonheur, you can play a rewarding and fulfilling part in helping us provide high-quality, innovative and compassionate care to the people of Memphis and the Mid-South.

Our goal is to improve every life we touch, including our Associates. For over a century, we've served the health care needs of the people of Memphis and the Mid-South, and we value the dedicated individuals who play such a crucial role in helping us fulfill our mission. With Methodist Le Bonheur, you'll be recognized and rewarded, treated with respect and given many opportunities to learn, grow and build a fulfilling career.