Technician-Pharmacy II

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation; Carthage (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation in Mississippi is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacists in pharmaceutical care, medication distribution, and the preparation of medications for dispensing across patient care areas. The role involves inventory management, use of automation/equipment, and assisting with sterile product preparation, data collection, and education of staff.

Minimum requirements include a high school diploma/GED and CPHT licensure; hospital pharmacy experience

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent experience.
• State Board of Pharmacy registration/CPHT licensure required in the state of work.
• Hospital pharmacy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Procures, handles, prepares, distributes, charges/credits and disposes of medication safely and accurately.
• Assists pharmacist in providing pharmaceutical care to patients and education.
• Participates in inventory management and uses automation/equipment.
• Prepares sterile products for dispensing.
• Contributes to goals and quality programs for the unit.
• Completes assigned duties and supports operational reporting.

Skills

Computer skills

Typing skills

Calculation skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Advanced degree in related field

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

Preferred/Desired

• 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.