Pharmacy Tech Apprentice

Singing River Health System•Ocean Springs, MS

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pharmacy Technician Apprentice, under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist, ensures patients receive the correct medication; packages and labels medication doses; fills routine orders for stock supplies to patient care areas; and assists in all aspects of IV admixture preparation and delivery. He/She complies with the standards, ethics, laws and regulations governing the practice of pharmacy, including the MS Board of Pharmacy and the Accreditation Agency standards. Expectation is for all performed duties to be in accordance with Singing River Health System procedures and policies, accreditation organization, and governing guidance and publications for health care employees.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent required
Must complete application registration for Pharmacy Technician Student with the Mississippi Board of Pharmacy
Must obtain a valid Pharmacy Technician license/registration from the Mississippi Board of Pharmacy by the end of the apprenticeship
None (experience)
Must possess superior customer service skills and professional etiquette
Must possess proficient knowledge and ability to use a computer (must be keyboard proficient) and other office technology (i.e., telephone, fax, etc.), MS Outlook and Word
Must be able to demonstrate appropriate clinical judgment and apply appropriate professional skills to a patient population of all ages

Responsibilities

Ensures patients receive the correct medication
Packages and labels medication doses
Fills routine orders for stock supplies to patient care areas
Assists in all aspects of IV admixture preparation and delivery
Complies with the standards, ethics, laws and regulations governing the practice of pharmacy, including the MS Board of Pharmacy and the Accreditation Agency standards