TECHNICIAN - PHARMACY

North Mississippi Health Services, Inc.; Tupelo (MS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

North Mississippi Health Services in Tupelo, MS is seeking a Pharmacy Technician III to support filling medication orders, delivering medications, and maintaining accurate records in a fast-paced hospital setting.

This role also involves admixing IV medications including chemotherapy and TPNs, with adherence to all 797 guidelines and close collaboration with pharmacists and healthcare staff.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or Project Search Graduate required.
• Registered Pharmacy Technician with MS Board of Pharmacy certification.
• Ability to work independently under moderate supervision with a Pharmacist.

Responsibilities

• Assist Pharmacist in filling medication orders according to policy and procedures.
• Deliver medications to patient care areas.
• Admix IV medications including chemotherapy and TPNs as required (IV Lab position).
• Perform required record keeping and inventory checks.

Skills

People skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Time management

Independent worker

Education

High School Diploma, GED, or Project Search Graduate

Job description

TECHNICIAN - PHARMACY### TECHNICIAN - PHARMACYApply: Tupelo - North MS Medical Center: Full time: Posted Yesterday: 000GJ9We believe a career is more than just a career — it's a calling. Our teammates' \"True North\" is what calls them to health care; it’s their passion. At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in helping you leverage and connect that passion with a much greater purpose that impacts people you know and love.**Department:**10007300 Pharmacy**Work Shift:**This position is 9:30a - 8p (8 on / 6 off) as a sterile compounding technician.**Job Description:**The Pharmacy Technician III at North Mississippi Health Services is responsible for collaborating with internal and external staff to uphold the hospital's mission and vision. The role encompasses filling medication orders, delivering medications, and maintaining accurate record-keeping. The position requires compliance with pharmaceutical guidelines, effective communication, and the ability to work independently under moderate supervision.JOB FUNCTIONSPeople:• Interact with internal and external staff to promote the hospital’s mission and vision.Service:• Assist Pharmacist in filling medication orders according to policy and procedures.• Deliver medications.• Responsible for admixing IV medications including chemotherapy and TPN’s (IV Lab position).• Perform required record keeping.Quality:• Responsible for dispensing medication in an accurate and efficient manner.• Perform monthly review of inventory for out of date medications.• Compliance with all 797 guidelines (for IV Lab position).Financial:• Responsible for monitory medication inventory levels.• Responsible for notifying appropriate personnel of supply needs.• Responsible for daily restocking of medications.Growth:• Routine interaction with departmental staff and supervisor to provided improvements to the medication process.Knowledge Skills and Abilities• Ability to work well with a wide variety of people, required• Good written and verbal communication skills; required• Must be highly motivated in order to manage time appropriately• Must understand multiple operational processes and possess multiple skills to perform the job• Must be able to work independently under moderate supervision of a Pharmacist• Must work closely with all Pharmacy team members and Healthcare professionals• Must communicate daily with employees and depends who need prescriptions filled• Good written and verbal communicationPhysical DemandsA thorough completion of this section is needed for compliance with legal standards such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.• Standing. Frequently• Walking. Frequently• Sitting. occasionally• Lifting/Carrying. occasionally 60 lbs• Pushing/Pulling. occasionally• Climbing. occasionally• Balancing. occasionally• Stooping/Kneeling/Bending. occasionally• Reaching/Over Head Work. occasionally• Grasping. Frequently• Speaking. Constantly• Hearing. Constantly• Repetitive Motions. Constantly• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordinations. Frequently**Salary Range:**$18.32-$22.90## **Education:**High School Diploma, GED, or Project Search Graduate | Required**Certifications:**Registered Pharmacy Technician - MS Board of PharmacyNorth Mississippi Health Services is a large rural health care system with state-of-the-art facilities in Mississippi and Alabama. We have career opportunities ranging from inpatient hospital care to 70+ rural health and specialty clinics, a variety of outpatient, women’s and behavioral health services and many additional support services.Our team of over 7,000 works together every day toward our shared mission – to continuously improve the health of the people of our region.