PHARMACY TECH I

Forrest General Hospital•Hattiesburg, MS

About The Position

Assists pharmacists with technician duties related to preparing, gathering, labeling, and distributing medications. Maintains a clean and orderly work area; inspects drug storage areas; maintains inventory and medication supplies; and provides technical support to pharmacists. Prepares inpatient and outpatient prescriptions or orders, measures and fills medications, prepares labels, checks medication rooms on units, and checks emergency boxes and code carts to verify locks are intact and identify outdated drugs in accordance with federal, state, and accreditation standards. May deliver medications or perform other errands and tasks assigned by the pharmacist. The role includes acting as a positive role model for peers and reflecting the WE CARE philosophy. Performs other duties as assigned and is on call as assigned. Performance expectations are addressed during orientation and precepting. The role requires basic understanding of the 340b program; basic or advanced knowledge of USP 797 compliance; understanding of USP 800 compliance; effective communication and interaction with staff; physical ability to deliver medications and supplies; initiative in maintaining licensure and certification requirements; and ability to perform technician duties as deemed appropriate by management and the supervising pharmacist.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Registration with the Mississippi State Board of Pharmacy due upon hire.
Ability to perform repetitive tasks, cooperate with others, take orders, and follow directions precisely.
Ability to demonstrate initiative and perform work accurately with attention to detail within specified time periods.
Ability to handle frequent interruptions and adapt to changes in workload.
Ability to set priorities, solve problems, and respond quickly to emergency requests.
Ability to assist in meeting pharmaceutical care needs across neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient populations.
Ability to perform technician duties as deemed appropriate by management and the supervising pharmacist.
Demonstrate basic understanding of the 340b program and understanding of USP 800 compliance.
Demonstrate effective communication and interaction with staff and physical ability to deliver medications and supplies.

Nice To Haves

Courses in science and math are helpful.
Work experience is preferred but not required.
National Technician Certification Exam certification is preferred and to be obtained within 90 days of employment.
Basic or advanced knowledge of USP 797 compliance.

Responsibilities

Assist pharmacists with preparation, gathering, labeling, and distribution of medications.
Maintain a clean and orderly work area.
Inspect drug storage areas and maintain inventory and medication supplies.
Provide technical support services to pharmacists.
Prepare inpatient and outpatient prescriptions or orders; measure and fill medications and prepare labels.
Check medication rooms on units.
Check emergency boxes and code carts to verify locks are intact and check for outdated drugs in accordance with federal, state, and accreditation standards.
Deliver medications and perform errands or other tasks as assigned by the pharmacist.
Serve as a positive role model for peers and reflect the WE CARE philosophy.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Be on call as assigned.
Meet and maintain applicable licensure and certification requirements.
Respond to emergency requests and assist in meeting pharmaceutical care needs of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.