Technician-Pharmacy I

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation; Columbus (MS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

JobRx, Inc. in Columbus, Mississippi is seeking a pharmacy technician to provide pharmaceutical care services under direct supervision. The role involves procuring, preparing, and distributing medications while ensuring safety and efficiency in medication management.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent and possess strong communication and computer skills. Experience in a pharmacy or hospital setting is preferred. This position requires state board registration as per local regulations.

Qualifications

• Must have state board of pharmacy registration in the state of work.
• Technician training program or academy is preferred.
• Previous experience in medication distribution or hospital setting is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Procures, handles, prepares, and distributes medications safely.
• Manages pharmacy practice effectively.
• Processes sterile products for dispensing.
• Participates in inventory management.
• Assists pharmacist in providing pharmaceutical care.

Skills

Computer skills

Typing skills

Calculation skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Medication distribution equipment

Job description

Overview

Works under the direct supervision of the pharmacist in providing pharmaceutical care services, while considering patient specific factors, through the prioritization and processing of medication orders, the preparing of medications for dispensing, distribution and stocking of patient care locations for subsequent drug administration. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Practices the Medication-Use Process: Procures, handles, prepares, distributes, charges/credits and disposes of medication safely and accurately.
• Manages own pharmacy practice effectively.
• Processes and prepares sterile products for dispensing.
• Participates in inventory management.
• Uses and maintains automation/equipment.
• Assists the pharmacist in providing pharmaceutical care to patients.
• Contributes to goals, programs and report cards for operational unit and entity.
• Provides education/training.
• Completes assigned goals.

Specifications

Experience

Minimum Required

N/A

Preferred/Desired

• Previous experience in setting involving medication distribution. Previous hospital experience.

Education

Minimum Required

• High school diploma or equivalent experience as required by job

Preferred/Desired

N/A

Training

Minimum Required

N/A

Preferred/Desired

• Technician training program/academy.

Special Skills

Minimum Required

• Computer skills, typing skills, calculation skills, communication skills.

Preferred/Desired

N/A

Licensure

Minimum Required

• State Board of Pharmacy registration required in the state where work is performed, in accordance with the state's rules and regulations.

Preferred/Desired

• CPHT