Pharmacy Technician - Level I

We believe a career is more than just a career — it's a calling. Our teammates' "True North" is what calls them to health care; it’s their passion. At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in helping you leverage and connect that passion with a much greater purpose that impacts people you know and love. Department:  Pharmacy

Work Shift:

Thursday through Thursday (8on/6off), 0930 to 2000

Job Description:

The Pharmacy Tech I at North Mississippi Health Services is responsible for supporting the pharmacy's operational efficiency and patient care. This includes accurately dispensing medications, maintaining inventory levels, interacting with healthcare professionals, and assisting pharmacists in various tasks. The role demands strong attention to detail, effective communication skills, and the ability to work independently under supervision, contributing to the smooth functioning of the pharmacy department.

• People:
  · Interact with internal and external staff to promote the hospital’s mission and vision.
• Service:
  · Assist Pharmacist in filling medication orders according to policy and procedures.
• Service:
  · Deliver medications.
• Service:
  · Perform required record keeping.
• Quality:
  · Responsible for dispensing medication in an accurate and efficient manner.
• Quality:
  · Perform monthly review of inventory for out of date medications.
• Financial:
  · Responsible for monitory medication inventory levels.
• Financial:
  · Responsible for checking in medication shipments.
• Financial:
  · Responsible for notifying appropriate personnel of supply needs.
• Financial:
  · Responsible for repacking bulk medications into unit dose packaging.
• Financial:
  · Responsible for daily restocking of medications.
• Growth:
  · Routine interaction with departmental staff and supervisor to provided improvements to the medication process.

• Ability to work well with a wide variety of people, required
• Good written and verbal communication required
• Must be highly motivated in order to manage time appropriately
• Must be able to work independently under supervision of a Pharmacist
• Must work closely with all Pharmacy team members and Healthcare professionals
• Must communicate daily with employees and depends who need prescriptions filled
• Good written and verbal communication

In lieu of technician registration with the State Board of Pharmacy, a student pharmacist registered as an intern with the State Board of Pharmacy is acceptable

A thorough completion of this section is needed for compliance with legal standards such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Standing. Frequently Walking. Frequently Sitting. Occasionally Lifting/Carrying. Occasionally 60 lbs Pushing/Pulling. Occasionally Climbing. Occasionally Balancing. Occasionally Stooping/Kneeling/Bending.

Occasionally Reaching/Over Head Work. Occasionally Grasping. Frequently Speaking. Constantly Hearing. Constantly Repetitive Motions. Constantly Eye/Hand/Foot Coordinations. Frequently

Salary Range: $18.32 - $27.48

Education:

High School Diploma, GED, or Project Search Graduate|Required

Certifications:

Registered Pharmacy Technician - MS Board of Pharmacy

North Mississippi Health Services is a large rural health care system with state-of-the-art facilities in Mississippi and Alabama. We have career opportunities ranging from inpatient hospital care to 70+ rural health and specialty clinics, a variety of outpatient, women’s and behavioral health services and many additional support services. Our team of over 7,000 works together every day toward our shared mission – to continuously improve the health of the people of our region.