Pharmacy Technician - Level III

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), 0700 to 1730 weekdays, 0630 to 1700 weekends.

Job Description:

The Pharmacy Technician III at North Mississippi Health Services is responsible for collaborating with internal and external staff to uphold the hospital's mission and vision. The role encompasses filling medication orders, delivering medications, and maintaining accurate record-keeping. The position requires compliance with pharmaceutical guidelines, effective communication, and the ability to work independently under moderate supervision.

• Interact with internal and external staff to promote the hospital’s mission and vision.

• Assist Pharmacist in filling medication orders according to policy and procedures.
• Deliver medications.
• Responsible for mixing non-hazardous IV medications, including TPNs (sterile compounding position)
• Responsible for mixing hazardous IV medications, decontaminating hazardous spaces, and maintaining hazardous drug inventory on ≥50% of their worked days (sterile compounding position)
• Perform required record keeping.

• Responsible for dispensing medication in an accurate and efficient manner.
• Perform monthly review of inventory for out of date medications.
• Compliance with all USP 797 and 800 guidelines (sterile compounding position).

• Responsible for monitory medication inventory levels.
• Responsible for notifying appropriate personnel of supply needs.
• Responsible for daily restocking of medications.

• Routine interaction with departmental staff and supervisor to provided improvements to the medication process.

• Ability to work well with a wide variety of people
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Must be highly motivated in order to manage time appropriately
• Must understand multiple operational processes and possess multiple skills to perform the job
• Must be able to work independently under moderate 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

• 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 Coordination.
• Frequently

Salary Range: $20.20 - $30.30

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.