Technician-Pharmacy II

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Memphis is seeking a pharmacy technician who will work under the supervision of a pharmacist. The candidate will oversee medication orders, manage inventory, and educate patients. Required qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and prior experience in medication distribution. Preferably, candidates should also have experience with automated pharmacy equipment. The position requires strong computer and communication skills, ensuring safe and effective pharmacy operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum required: High school diploma/GED or equivalent experience.
• Minimum required: Previous experience in medication distribution.
• Preferred: Experience with automated pharmacy equipment and previous hospital experience.

Responsibilities

• Procures, handles, prepares, and disposes of medication safely.
• Manages own pharmacy practice effectively.
• Assists the pharmacist in providing pharmaceutical care.

Skills

Computer skills

Typing skills

Calculation skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma/GED or equivalent

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

• Preferred/Desired: Technician training program/academy.

Special Skills

• Minimum Required: Computer skills, typing skills, calculation skills, communication 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.