Technician-Pharmacy II

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Carthage (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care is seeking a Pharmacy Technician supporting hospital operations. The role involves assisting pharmacists in the medication-use process, preparing medications for dispensing, and ensuring accurate distribution and stocking for patient care locations.

The position requires basic computer and calculation skills, typing, and strong communication. Prior experience in a hospital or medication distribution setting is preferred; advanced degrees are a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience with the medication-use process is preferred.
• Advanced degree in related field is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Procures, handles, prepares, distributes, and disposes of medications safely.
• Assists in pharmacare and education to staff and patients.
• Participates in inventory management and uses automation/equipment.
• Completes assigned goals and supports operational units.

Skills

Computer skills

Typing skills

Calculation skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma/GED

Advanced degree in related field

Tools

Automated pharmacy equipment

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 data collections, assembly and interpretation for limited quality programs. 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.
• Participates in inventory management.
• Uses and maintains automation/equipment.
• Assists the pharmacist in providing pharmaceutical care to patients.
• Provides education/training.
• Processes and prepares sterile products for dispensing.
• Contributes to goals, programs and report cards for operational unit and entity.
• Completes assigned goals.

Experience

Minimum Required

• Previous experience in setting involving medication distribution.

Preferred/Desired

• Experience with automated pharmacy equipment. Previous hospital experience.

Education

Minimum Required

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent experience as required by the position.

Preferred/Desired

• Advanced degree in related field

Training

Minimum Required

• Technician training program/academy.

Special Skills

Minimum Required

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

Licensure

Minimum Required

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