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:

10007300 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.

JOB FUNCTIONS

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. 

• 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. 

Quality: 

• 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• Perform monthly review of inventory for out of date medications.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). 

Financial: 

• Responsible for monitory medication inventory levels. 

• Responsible for notifying appropriate personnel of supply needs. 

• Responsible for daily restocking of medications. 

Growth: 

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

 

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

 

·         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

 

Physical Demands

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 Coordination. Frequently

Salary Range:

$20.20-$25.25

Education:

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

Certifications:

Registered Pharmacy Technician - MS Board of Pharmacy