Technician-Pharmacy II

Baptist•Booneville, MS

About The Position

Works under the direct supervision of a pharmacist to provide pharmaceutical care services. Responsibilities include filling outpatient pharmacy prescriptions, delivering medications to beds, prioritizing and processing medication orders, preparing medications for dispensing, and distributing and stocking patient-care locations for subsequent drug administration, while considering patient-specific factors. Performs data collection, assembly, and interpretation for limited quality programs. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Previous experience in a setting involving medication distribution.
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience as required by the position.
Computer, typing, calculation, and communication skills.
State Board of Pharmacy registration in the state where work is performed, in accordance with that state's rules and regulations.

Nice To Haves

Experience with automated pharmacy equipment.
Previous hospital experience.
Advanced degree in a related field.
Completion of a technician training program or academy.

Responsibilities

Safely and accurately procure, handle, prepare, distribute, charge or credit, and dispose of medications as part of the medication-use process.
Manage own pharmacy practice effectively.
Participate in inventory management.
Use and maintain pharmacy automation and equipment.
Assist the pharmacist in providing pharmaceutical care to patients.
Provide education and training.
Process and prepare sterile products for dispensing.
Contribute to goals, programs, and report cards for the operational unit and entity.
Complete assigned goals.
Fill outpatient pharmacy prescriptions and deliver medications to beds.
Prioritize and process medication orders; prepare medications for dispensing and distribute and stock patient-care locations.
Perform data collection, assembly, and interpretation for limited quality programs.