Technician-Pharmacy I Inpatient PRN

Baptist; Meridian (MS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist hospital is seeking personnel to support pharmaceutical care under direct pharmacist supervision. The role involves prioritizing and processing medication orders, preparing medications for dispensing, stocking locations for patient administration, and handling distribution tasks.

The position requires hospital experience or related settings, use of computer systems, accurate calculations, and strong communication skills. State licensure (CPHT) is required where applicable.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• CPHT or equivalent state licensure required for the position.

Responsibilities

• Procures, handles, prepares, distributes, charges/credits and disposes of medications safely and accurately.
• Assists in sterile product preparation and pharmacy inventory management.
• Operates and maintains automation/equipment used in dispensing.
• Supports pharmacist in providing pharmaceutical care to patients.
• Participates in education/training and meeting assigned goals.

Skills

Computer skills

Typing skills

Calculation skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

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.

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

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

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent experience as required by job

Special Skills

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

Licensure

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

• CPHT