Technician-Pharmacy II

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support the pharmacist by prioritizing and processing medication orders, preparing medications for dispensing, and stocking patient care locations.

The role involves data collection, quality program support, and assisting in sterile product preparation, inventory management, and education. Hospital experience and CPHT licensure are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent experience required.
• CPHT. State Board of Pharmacy registration required in the state of work.
• Technician training program/academy completed.

Responsibilities

• Practices the Medication-Use Process: handles medication distribution, dispensing, and related tasks.
• Manages own pharmacy practice effectively within the hospital setting.
• Participates in inventory management and uses automation/equipment.
• Assists the pharmacist in providing pharmaceutical care to patients.

Skills

Computer skills

Typing skills

Calculation skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma/GED

Technician training program/academy

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.

Overview

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.

Specifications

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

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.