Technician-Pharmacy II

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation; Oxford (MS); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation in Oxford, MS seeks a pharmacy support role to assist pharmacists with medication orders, dispensing preparation, and stocking at patient care locations.

This position involves data collection for quality programs, inventory management, and operation of automation/equipment. It also includes education and sterile product preparation support.

Qualifications

• Experience in settings involving medication distribution.
• Computer and data entry skills used in pharmacy workflows.
• Ability to perform calculations accurately and communicate clearly.

Responsibilities

• Practices the Medication-Use Process: procures, handles, prepares, distributes and dispenses medications safely.
• 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.

Skills

Computer skills

Typing skills

Calculation skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma/GED or equivalent experience

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.

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

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.