Pharmacy Tech | Part-Time

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. Complies with the standards, ethics, laws, and regulations governing the practice of pharmacy, including the MS Board of Pharmacy and the Accreditation Agency standards. All duties are performed in accordance with Singing River Health System procedures and policies, accreditation organization, and governing guidance 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
• Able to work for extended periods without experiencing undue fatigue
• Able to work flexible hours
• Minimum standard of visual acuity, with or without correction, to shift gaze from computer monitor to forms at close vision

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
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Attention to detail and ability to multi-task in complex situations
• Maintain collaborative and respectable working relationships throughout SRHS and other organizations

Skills

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

Reports to: Pharmacy Director, Pharmacy Operations Manager, and Pharmacy Technician Supervisor

Shift: PRN | Any shift/days of the week

Location: Singing River Gulfport Hospital