Technician-Pharmacy I

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation; Meridian (MS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation seeks a Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacists in delivering patient-centered pharmaceutical care in a hospital setting in Mississippi. The role emphasizes medication processing, sterile product preparation, and accurate distribution.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or equivalent, state registration, and strong computer/typing/calculation skills. CPHT is preferred, with opportunities for professional growth in a clinical environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent as required by job.
• State Board of Pharmacy registration required in the state where work is performed.
• CPHT preferred or desired.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Computer skills

Typing skills

Calculation skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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

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

Training

Preferred/Desired

• Technician training program/academy.

Special Skills

Minimum Required

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

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