TECHNICIAN - PHARMACY

LE101 North Mississippi Medical Center, Inc; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

North Mississippi Health Services is seeking a Pharmacy Technician III to join our pharmacy team. The role focuses on filling medication orders, delivering medications, and maintaining accurate records in a hospital setting.

You will work under moderate supervision while complying with pharmaceutical guidelines and safety standards. Responsibilities include assisting the pharmacist with policy-based orders, preparing IV medications (including chemotherapy and TPNs), and performing inventory

Qualifications

• Filling medication orders and maintaining records.
• Compliance with pharmaceutical guidelines and safety standards.
• Independence with moderate supervision while performing duties.

Responsibilities

• Assist Pharmacist in filling medication orders according to policy.
• Deliver medications to departments and units.
• Admix IV medications including chemotherapy and TPNs.
• Maintain accurate record keeping and documentation.
• Review monthly inventory for expired medications and ensure stock.
• Ensure compliance with 797 guidelines (IV Lab position).

Skills

People skills

Communication skills

Time management

Multitasking

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Pharmacy technician certification (MS Board)

Tools

IV Lab equipment

Pharmacy equipment

Job description

We 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 Functions

People:

• 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 communication

Physical Demands:

• 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 Pharmacy

North 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.