Technician-Pharmacy I

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation; Starkville (MS); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation in Starkville, MS seeks a pharmacist or pharmacy technician to support pharmaceutical care, medication processing, sterile product preparation, and inventory management in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities include safe handling of medications, operating automation, and assisting the pharmacist in patient care, education, and performance improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum required licensure is state Board of Pharmacy registration in the state of work.
• Preferred CPHT credential as an asset.
• Experience in a hospital/pharmacy setting is encouraged.
• Successful completion of a technician training program is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Procure, prepare, distribute and dispense medications safely and accurately.
• Assist pharmacists in providing pharmaceutical care to patients.
• Participate in inventory management and stocking of patient care areas.
• Prepare sterile products and operate related automation/equipment.
• Support education and training initiatives for staff.

Skills

Computer skills

Typing skills

Calculation skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technician training program/academy

Job description

Overview

Job Summary

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

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

Training

Minimum Required

Preferred/Desired

• Technician training program/academy.

Special Skills

Minimum Required

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

Preferred/Desired

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