Technician-Pharmacy II - DC Pharmacy BMH Desoto Details

Technician-Pharmacy II - DC Pharmacy BMH Desoto

Baptist Memorial Health - Southaven, MS

Employment Type : Full-Time

Summary

Works under the direct supervision of the pharmacist in providing pharmaceutical care services, while considering patient specific factors, through the prioritization and processing of medication orders, the preparing of medications for dispensing, distribution and stocking of patient care locations for subsequent drug administration. Performs data collections, assembly and interpretation for limited quality programs. Performs other duties as assigned

Responsibilities

• Practices the Medication-Use Process: Procures, handles, prepares, distributes, charges/credits and disposes of medication safely and accurately.
• Manages own pharmacy practice effectively.
• Uses and maintains automation/equipment.
• Assists the pharmacist in providing pharmaceutical care to patients.
• Provides education/training.
• Contributes to goals, programs and report cards for operational unit and entity.
• Processes and prepares sterile products for dispensing.
• Participates in inventory management.
• Completes assigned goals.

Requirements, Preferences and Experience

Education

Minimum: Skills in communicating clearly and effective use of standard English in written, oral and verbal format. Skill to write legibly and record information accurately as necessary to perform job duties.

Experience

Preferred: Experience with Microsoft suite applications, automated pharmacy equipment. Previous hospital experience.

Minimum: Previous experience in setting involving medication distribution.

Licensure, Registration, Certification

Minimum: Certification or Student Intern Registration

Special Skills

Minimum: Computer skills, typing skills, calculation skills, communication skills.

Training

Preferred: Technician training program/academy.

About Baptist Memorial Health Care

At Baptist, we owe our success to our colleagues, who have both technical expertise and a compassionate attitude. Every day they carry out Christ's three-fold ministry-healing, preaching and teaching. And, we reward their efforts with compensation and benefits packages that are highly competitive in the Mid-South health care community. For two consecutive years, Baptist has won a Best in Benefits award for offering the best benefit plans compared with their peer groups. Winners are chosen based on plan designs, premiums and the results of a Benefits Benchmarking Survey.

At Baptist, We Offer:

• Competitive salaries
• Paid vacation/time off
• Continuing education opportunities
• Generous retirement plan
• Health insurance, including dental and vision
• Sick leave
• Service awards
• Free parking
• Short-term disability
• Life insurance
• Health care and dependent care spending accounts
• Education assistance/continuing education
• Employee referral program

Job Summary:
Position: 6229 - Technician-Pharmacy II
Facility: BMH-Desoto Hospital
Department: DC Pharmacy BMH Desoto
Category: Pharmacy Services
Type: Clinical
Work Type: Full Time
Work Schedule: FT 7 On 7 Off Program
Location: US:MS:Southaven
Located in the Memphis metro area