Pharmacy Tech | Part-Time

Singing River Health System • Gulfport, 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 role packages and labels medication doses, fills routine stock-supply orders for patient care areas, and assists with IV admixture preparation and delivery. The Pharmacy Technician must comply with the standards, ethics, laws, and regulations governing pharmacy practice, including Mississippi State Board of Pharmacy and accreditation agency requirements, as well as Singing River Health System procedures and policies and applicable healthcare guidance and publications.

This PRN position is at Singing River Gulfport Hospital and may cover any shift, primarily days and evenings. Listed shifts are 0700–1530, 1200–2030, and 2000–0730.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Registered 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 and walk extensively without undue fatigue.
• Ability to work flexible hours.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate in person and by telephone.
• Ability to make assessments and decisions, work under pressure, meet deadlines, and manage details and multiple tasks in complex situations.
• 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.
• Ability to meet the stated physical, sensory, visual, and mental demands of the role.

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 with all aspects of IV admixture preparation and delivery.
• Comply with pharmacy practice standards, ethics, laws, regulations, accreditation standards, and Singing River Health System procedures and policies.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED