Technician-Pharmacy II

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Jonesboro, Arkansas, seeks a Pharmacy Technician to assist in providing pharmaceutical care services under the direct supervision of a pharmacist. Responsibilities include managing pharmacy practices, preparing medications, and participating in inventory management. An ideal candidate should have a high school diploma or GED, experience in medication distribution, and necessary state licensure. This role provides an opportunity to work in a dynamic hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in medication distribution settings.
• Experience with automated pharmacy equipment, preferably in a hospital.
• State Board of Pharmacy registration required.

Responsibilities

• Procures, handles, prepares, and distributes medications safely.
• Manages pharmacy practice effectively.
• Participates in inventory management.
• Processes sterile products for dispensing.

Skills

Medication distribution

Inventory management

Automation/equipment maintenance

Education

High school diploma/GED

Advanced degree in related field

Tools

Automated pharmacy equipment

Job description

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.
• Processes and prepares sterile products for dispensing.
• Contributes to goals, programs and report cards for operational unit and entity.
• Completes assigned goals.

Specifications

Experience

• Previous experience in setting involving medication distribution.
• Experience with automated pharmacy equipment. Previous hospital experience.

Education

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent experience as required by the position.
• Advanced degree in related field

Training

Special Skills

Licensure

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