Pharmacy Tech | Overnight

At Singing River Health System, caring isn’t just part of the job — it’s in our DNA. Whether we’re saving lives, supporting behind the scenes, or showing up for our community, we bring the energy, heart, and hustle every single day. With pride, passion, and commitment, we will improve health and save lives in our community every day.

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Ensure patients receive the correct medication
• 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 standards, ethics, laws, and regulations governing pharmacy practice

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent required
• Graduate of a pharmacy technician training program preferred
• Registered as a Pharmacy Technician by the Mississippi State Board of Pharmacy
• Valid Pharmacy Technician Registration from the Mississippi Board of Pharmacy
• Experience as a pharmacy technician preferred

Physical Demands

• Stands, turns, bends, stoops, lifts, climbs, and uses many physical motions in performing day-to-day activities
• Able to stand for extended periods and do a great deal of walking without undue fatigue
• Able to perceive sounds at normal speaking levels, with or without correction
• Able to communicate, speak, and enunciate to express/exchange ideas and detailed information in person and on the telephone
• Minimum standard of visual acuity, with or without correction, to shift gaze from computer monitor to closer forms
• Able to work flexible hours

Mental Demands

• Keen mental faculties, assessment, and decision-making abilities
• Superior communication/speaking/enunciation skills to receive and give information in person and by telephone
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Emotional stability conducive to dealing with high stress levels
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Attention to detail and ability to multi-task in complex situations
• Ability to maintain collaborative and respectable working relationships

Skills

• Superior customer service skills and professional etiquette
• Proficient knowledge and ability to use a computer, keyboard, and office technology (telephone, fax, etc.)
• Proficiency in MS Outlook and Word

Schedule

Shift: 7-on - 7-off, 8:00pm - 7:30am

Location

Singing River Gulfport Hospital