Technician-Pharmacy III

Pharmacy Technician

Works under the direct supervision of the pharmacist in providing pharmaceutical care services, while considering patient specific factors. This could be 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:

• May practices the Medication-Use Process: Procures, handles, prepares, distributes, charges/credits and disposes of medication safely and accurately.
• Manages own pharmacy practice effectively.
• May participate in inventory management.
• May use and maintain automation/equipment.
• Provides education/training as appropriate.
• May be involved in processing and preparing sterile products for dispensing.
• Contributes to goals, programs and report cards for operational unit and entity.
• Completes assigned goals.

Specifications:

Experience:

Minimum Required:

• Advanced competencies in any of the following: 1. Settings where the majority of the workload consists of gathering and processing patient / clinical information for prior authorizations, refill authorizations, or patient assistance applications. 2. High risk compounding, 3. Tech check tech 4. Med history 5. NICU/Pediatric 6. Other duties that require certification / program completion (i.e. Narcotic/ASHP Diversion Certification)

Preferred/Desired:

• Experience with Microsoft suite applications, automated pharmacy equipment. One year hospital experience.

Education:

Minimum Required:

• 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.

Preferred/Desired:

Training:

Minimum Required:

Preferred/Desired:

• Technician training program/academy

Special Skills:

Minimum Required:

Preferred/Desired:

Licensure:

• PTCB certification required; registration with the state board of pharmacy

Minimum Required:

• CPhT or Enrolled in an ACPE accredited School or College of Pharmacy

Preferred/Desired:

Mississippi Baptist Health Systems