Technician-Pharmacy III

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation in Tennessee is seeking a pharmacy technician to support pharmacists in patient care by prioritizing and processing medication orders, preparing medications for dispensing, and assisting with distribution and stocking in patient care areas.

You will participate in quality programs, handle sterile product preparation when needed, and contribute to operational goals and reporting.

Qualifications

• Clear English communication in written, oral and verbal format.

Responsibilities

• Procure, handle, prepare, distribute, charge/credit, and dispose of medications safely.
• Manage own pharmacy practice effectively.
• Participate in inventory management.
• Operate automation/equipment.
• Provide education/training as appropriate.
• Process and prepare sterile products for dispensing.
• Contribute to goals, programs and reports.
• Complete assigned goals.

Skills

English communication

Legible writing

MS Office

Education

CPhT or ACPE program

Job description

Overview

Job Summary

Works under the direct supervision of the pharmacist in providing pharmaceutical care services, while considering patient specific factors. This could be 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

• May practices the Medication-Use Process: Procures, handles, prepares, distributes, charges/credits and disposes of medication safely and accurately.
• Manages own pharmacy practice effectively.
• May participates in inventory management.
• May use and maintain automation/equipment.
• Provides education/training as appropriate.
• May be involved in processing and preparing sterile products for dispensing.
• Contributes to goals, programs and report cards for operational unit and entity.
• Completes assigned goals.

Specifications

Experience

Minimum Required

• Advanced competencies in any of the following: 1. Settings where the majority of the workload consists of gathering and processing patient / clinical information for prior authorizations, refill authorizations, or patient assistance applications. 2. High risk compounding, 3. Tech check tech 4. Med history 5. NICU/Pediatric 6. Other duties that require certification / program completion (i.e. Narcotic/ASHP Diversion Certification)

Preferred/Desired

• Experience with Microsoft suite applications, automated pharmacy equipment. One year hospital experience.

Education

Minimum Required

• Skills in communicating clearly and effective use of standard English in written, oral and verbal format. Skill to write legibly and record information accurately as necessary to perform job duties.

Preferred/Desired

Training

Minimum Required

Preferred/Desired

Special Skills

Minimum Required

Preferred/Desired

Licensure

• PTCB certification required; registration with the state board of pharmacy

Minimum Required

• CPhT or Enrolled in an ACPE accredited School or College of Pharmacy

Preferred/Desired