Technician-Pharmacy II Certified Outpatient

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation; Southaven (MS); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation in Mississippi is seeking a pharmacy technician to assist the pharmacist in providing pharmaceutical care, handling medication orders, preparing medications for dispensing, and ensuring accurate distribution and stocking.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, CPHT licensure, experience with automated pharmacy equipment, and training through a technician program; hospital experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• CPHT license and State Board of Pharmacy registration.
• Experience in medication distribution; hospital experience preferred.
• Experience with automated pharmacy equipment.
• Technician training program/academy.
• High school diploma/GED or equivalent; advanced degree in related field.

Responsibilities

• Procures, handles, prepares, distributes, charges/credits and disposes of medication safely and accurately.
• Assists the pharmacist in providing pharmaceutical care to patients.
• Participates in inventory management and uses automation/equipment.
• Provides education/training to staff and patients as needed.
• Processes and prepares sterile products for dispensing.

Skills

Computer skills

Typing skills

Calculation skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma/GED

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.

Job 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

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

Technician training program/academy.

Special Skills

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.