About this role
Job 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.
- Participates in inventory management.
- Uses and maintains automation/equipment.
- Assists the pharmacist in providing pharmaceutical care to patients.
- Provides education/training.
- Processes and prepares sterile products for dispensing.
- Contributes to goals, programs and report cards for operational unit and entity.
- Completes assigned goals.
Specifications
Experience
Minimum Required
- Previous experience in setting involving medication distribution.
Preferred/Desired
- Experience with automated pharmacy equipment. Previous hospital experience.
Education
Minimum Required
- High school diploma/GED or equivalent experience as required by the position.
Preferred/Desired
- Advanced degree in related field
Training
Minimum Required
Preferred/Desired
- Technician training program/academy.
Special Skills
Minimum Required
- Computer skills, typing skills, calculation skills, communication skills.
Preferred/Desired
Licensure
Minimum Required
- CPHT. State Board of Pharmacy registration required in the state where work is performed, in accordance with the state's rules and regulations.
Preferred/Desired
Other facts
About Baptist
Baptist Memorial Health Care is one of the country’s largest not-for-profit health care systems and the largest provider of Medicaid in the region. Baptist offers a full continuum of care to communities throughout the Mid-South and consistently ranks among the top integrated health care networks in the country. The health care system comprises 24 affiliate hospitals in West Tennessee, Mississippi and East Arkansas; more than 5,400 affiliated physicians; Baptist Medical Group, a multispecialty physician group with more than 900 providers; home, hospice and psychiatric care; minor medical centers and clinics; a network of surgery, rehabilitation and other outpatient centers; and an education system highlighted by Baptist Health Sciences University (formerly Baptist College of Health Sciences). Baptist employs more than 21,000 people, and in fiscal year 2022 contributed more than $455 million in community benefit and uncompensated care to the communities it serves. For more information, please visit www.baptistonline.org or follow us on Facebook or Instagram.
What you'll do
- The Pharmacy Technician II works under the supervision of a pharmacist to provide pharmaceutical care services, including processing medication orders and preparing medications for dispensing. They also assist in inventory management and participate in quality programs.
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