Pharmacy Technician - Ambulatory Surgery Facility - Colony Park North

University of Mississippi Medical Center • Ridgeland, MS

8h • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for preparing and distributing routine dosage orders, prepackaging pharmaceuticals, and preparing sterile compounds as directed. The Pharmacy Technician will measure, mix, count, label, and record amounts of dosages and prescriptions, and assist the pharmacist in dispensing prescriptions. This role is located at the Colony Park North Ambulatory Surgery Facility.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• Registration for Pharmacy Technician or Student-Controlled Substance with the Mississippi Board of Pharmacy
• Completion of a pre-employment drug screen
• Knowledge of procedures and standards for the labeling and dispensing of prescribed medications.
• Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Ability to sort, check, count, and verify numbers.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the preparation and dispensing of prescriptions by counting, packaging, labeling, pricing, and filing medications under supervision.
• Adds measured drugs or nutrients to intravenous (IV) solutions under sterile conditions to prepare IV packs under supervision.
• Participates in regulatory documentation and daily processes specific to the area.
• Maintains appropriate stock levels and informs the supervisor of stock needs and shortages; cleans and helps maintain equipment and work areas according to established procedures.
• Accesses patient profiles and electronic health records as needed to accomplish assigned tasks; participates in medication-related charge documentation and submission activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees