Retail Pharmacy Technician — Prescriptions & IV Prep

University of Mississippi Medical Center; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Mississippi Medical Center Pavilion location is seeking a Pharmacy Technician - Retail Pharmacy to assist pharmacists in dispensing prescriptions, prepackage pharmaceuticals, and prepare sterile compounds as directed.

Responsibilities include counting, labeling, IV preparation under supervision, maintaining stock, and documenting medication charges while accessing patient profiles in electronic health records.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Registration for Pharmacy Technician with the Mississippi Board of Pharmacy.
• Pre-employment drug screen required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation and dispensing of prescriptions by counting, packaging, labeling, pricing, and filing medications.
• Adds measured drugs or nutrients to intravenous (IV) solutions under sterile conditions to prepare IV packs under supervision.
• Participates in regulatory documentation and daily processes specific to the area.
• Maintains appropriate stock levels and informs the supervisor of stock needs and shortages; cleans and helps maintain equipment and work areas according to established procedures.
• Accesses patient profiles and electronic health records as needed to accomplish assigned tasks; participates in medication-related charge documentation and submission activities.

Skills

Pharmacy procedures

Labeling & dispensing

PC skills

Verbal & written communication

Interpersonal skills

Numerical accuracy

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Pharmacy software

Job description

University of Mississippi Medical Center Pavilion location is seeking a Pharmacy Technician - Retail Pharmacy to assist pharmacists in dispensing prescriptions, prepackage pharmaceuticals, and prepare sterile compounds as directed.

Responsibilities include counting, labeling, IV preparation under supervision, maintaining stock, and documenting medication charges while accessing patient profiles in electronic health records.