Pharmacy Tech - Part-Time

Singing River Health System•Ocean Springs, MS

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pharmacy Technician, 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 be registered as a Pharmacy Technician by the Mississippi State Board of Pharmacy
Must possess a valid Pharmacy Technician Registration from the Mississippi Board of Pharmacy
Must be able to stand for extended periods of time and do a great deal of walking without experiencing undue fatigue
Must be able to perceive the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels, with or without correction
Must demonstrate the ability to communicate, speak, and enunciate to express/exchange ideas and detailed information in person and on the telephone
Must have a minimum standard of visual acuity, with or without correction, with the ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus, i.e. shift gaze from viewing a computer monitor to forms that are closer to compare data at close vision
Must be able to work for extended periods of time without experiencing undue fatigue
Must demonstrate keen mental faculties/assessment and decision making abilities
Must demonstrate superior communication/speaking/enunciation skills to receive and give information in person and by telephone
Must demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills
Must possess emotional stability conducive to dealing with high stress levels
Must demonstrate ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Attention to detail and the ability to multi-task in complex situations is required
Must have the ability to maintain collaborative and respectable working relationships throughout SRHS and other organizations
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

Nice To Haves

Graduate of a pharmacy technician training program preferred
Experience as a pharmacy technician preferred

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