Technician-Pharmacy I

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Union City (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care seeks a pharmacy technician to support pharmacists in providing pharmaceutical care within a hospital setting. The role involves prioritizing and processing medication orders, preparing medications for dispensing, and stocking patient care locations for drug administration.

Responsibilities include handling the Medication-Use Process, inventory management, sterile product preparation, and staff training to meet operational goals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• CPHT certification preferred/desired.

Responsibilities

• Practices the Medication-Use Process: procures, handles, prepares, distributes, and dispenses medications safely.
• Assists in inventory management and uses automation/equipment.
• Prepares sterile products for dispensing and supports pharmacists in patient care.
• Provides education and training; contributes to unit goals and performance reports.

Skills

Computer skills

Typing skills

Calculation skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

CPHT

Job description

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.

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

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