Pharmacy Tech Mid-Shift | Full-Time

Singing River Health System • Ocean Springs, MS

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Pharmacy Technician works under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist to help ensure patients receive the correct medication. The position packages and labels medication doses, fills routine stock-supply orders for patient care areas, and assists with IV admixture preparation and delivery. The technician must comply with the standards, ethics, laws, and regulations governing pharmacy practice, including Mississippi Board of Pharmacy requirements and accreditation standards, as well as Singing River Health System procedures and policies and applicable healthcare guidance and publications.

This role is based at Singing River Ocean Springs Hospital and has rotating shifts, including days, evenings, and weekends. The technician must be able to work flexible hours and meet the physical, communication, decision-making, and customer-service demands described in the posting.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Registration as a Pharmacy Technician by the Mississippi State Board of Pharmacy; a valid Pharmacy Technician Registration from the Mississippi Board of Pharmacy is required.
• Ability to stand for extended periods, walk extensively, and perform physical motions including turning, bending, stooping, lifting, and climbing.
• Ability to work flexible hours and for extended periods without undue fatigue.
• Ability to communicate and exchange detailed information in person and by telephone, with or without correction for hearing or vision needs.
• Keen assessment and decision-making abilities; strong written and verbal communication skills; emotional stability when dealing with high stress; and ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Attention to detail, ability to multitask in complex situations, and ability to maintain collaborative and respectful working relationships.
• Superior customer service skills and professional etiquette.
• Proficient computer and keyboard skills, including use of MS Outlook and Word, telephone, fax, and other office technology.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate of a pharmacy technician training program.
• Experience as a pharmacy technician.

Responsibilities

• Ensure patients receive the correct medication under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
• Package and label medication doses.
• Fill routine orders for stock supplies to patient care areas.
• Assist in all aspects of IV admixture preparation and delivery.
• Comply with pharmacy practice standards, ethics, laws, regulations, and applicable accreditation requirements.
• Perform duties in accordance with Singing River Health System procedures and policies and applicable healthcare guidance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED