Technician-Pharmacy III-Oncology

Baptist Memorial Health; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation in Memphis, TN is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacist-led patient care. You will assist with medication ordering, dispensing preparation, distribution and stocking in patient care locations, and participate in data collection for quality programs.

The role requires PTCB certification or active enrollment, registration with the state board of pharmacy, and experience with Microsoft Office and automated pharmacy equipment.

Qualifications

• PTCB certification or enrolled in ACPE-accredited program.
• Minimum hospital experience preferred.
• Proficient in communicating clearly in English; accurate record-keeping.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Team coordination

Education

PTCB certification

State board registration

ACPE pharmacy school enrollment

Tools

Microsoft Office

Automated pharmacy equipment

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

Job 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

Description

Preferred/Desired

Created \ 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) Experience with Microsoft suite applications, automated pharmacy equipment. One year hospital experience. Education Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired 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 Description

Minimum Required Preferred/Desired Technician training program/academy

Licensure Description

Minimum Required Preferred/Desired PTCB certification required; registration with the state board of pharmacy CPhT or Enrolled in an ACPE accredited School or College of Pharmacy