Technician-Pharmacy III

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation; West Memphis (AR); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation is seeking a pharmacy technician to work under the pharmacist's supervision, handling medication orders and providing pharmaceutical care services in West Memphis, Arkansas.

The ideal candidate will possess PTCB certification and have skills in managing pharmacy practices and communicating effectively. Experience in high-risk compounding and a technician training program is preferred.

Qualifications

• CTCB certification and state board of pharmacy registration required.
• Skills in communicating clearly and effectively.
• Ability to write legibly and record information accurately.

Responsibilities

• Manage pharmacy practice effectively including medication processes.
• Participate in inventory management and equipment maintenance.
• Provide education and training as appropriate.
• Complete assigned goals related to operational unit.

Skills

Advanced competencies in gathering clinical information

Experience in high-risk compounding

Proficient with Microsoft suite applications

Experience with automated pharmacy equipment

Skills in communication and recording information

Education

Technician training program/academy

PTCB certification

Job description

Overview

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.

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.

Training

Preferred/Desired

• Technician training program/academy

Licensure

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