Technician-Pharmacy I Inpatient PRN

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation; Meridian (MS); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation in Meridian, MS seeks a pharmacist to provide pharmaceutical care under the direct supervision of the pharmacist, focusing on accurate medication order processing, preparation for dispensing, distribution and stocking for patient care areas.

You will contribute to medication-use processes, maintain inventory, work with automation, support education and training, and help meet operational goals.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide pharmaceutical care services under pharmacist supervision.
• Process and prepare medications for dispensing.
• Handle medication orders, distribution, and stocking.
• Participate in inventory management and maintain automation/equipment.
• Provide education/training and complete 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.

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