Technician-Pharmacy III-Oncology

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation in Memphis, Tennessee is seeking a Technician-Pharmacy III. This role involves providing pharmaceutical care services under the supervision of a pharmacist, handling medication processing, and participating in educational training as required.

The ideal candidate will have advanced competencies in medication management, ideally with some hospital experience and necessary certifications. Proficiency in Microsoft suite applications is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year hospital experience preferred.
• Skills in gathering and processing patient information.
• Ability to handle high-risk compounding.

Responsibilities

• Procures, handles, prepares, and distributes medication accurately.
• Participates in inventory management.
• Provides education/training as appropriate.

Skills

Advanced competencies in medication management

Experience with Microsoft suite applications

Effective communication in English

Education

Certification from an ACPE accredited School or College of Pharmacy

PTCB certification

Job description

Overview

Technician-Pharmacy III

Job Code: 23003

FLSA Status

Job Family

PHARMACY

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 practice the Medication-Use Process: Procures, handles, prepares, distributes, charges/credits and disposes of medication safely and accurately.
• Manages own pharmacy practice effectively.
• May participate 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.

Training

Preferred/Desired: Technician training program/academy

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.

Reporting Relationships

Reporting Relationships: NO