PHARMACY TECHNICIAN--PRN

Position Purpose: Working under the direct supervision of the pharmacist(s),  the pharmacy technician assists in all pharmacy operations'  functions related to:  (1) preparation & distribution of all doses of medication; (2) maintenance of drug inventories (e.g., re-stocking automated dispensing cabinets throughout the hospital, drug packaging/re-packaging, extemporaneous compounding, code cart re-stock, etc); and, (3) maintains appropriate records as guided per pharmacy policy.  Pharmacy technicians do not perform duties that can only be legally performed by a registered pharmacist or PharmD.

Position Qualifications: Education:   High School Diploma required (or equivalent) ;  college-level courses desirable.  Successful completion of a certified pharmacy technician training program preferred; Pharmacy Technician Certification Board Exam (or a Pharmacy Technician Exam approved by the MS State Board of Pharmacy) as required by the MS State Board of Pharmacy; current Registration with the MS Board of Pharmacy as required by the MS State Board of Pharmacy; or holds a current Pharmacy Intern/Extern license from the MS State Board of Pharmacy.

Experience:  (Preferred) One or more years of experience in a hospital or healthsystem

Licenses/Certificates:  The following registrations are required as per the MS State Board of Pharmacy: Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT);  Pharmacy Technician Registration in MS; Pharmacy Intern/Extern license in MS.              Basic Life Support (BLS) certified (or must obtain within one year of hire date).

Skills:                                                                                                                                                                                                             

Computer:  Input data into computer programs. Able to navigate through computer programs such as Word, Excel, & Outlook (preferred) ; ability to learn and execute pharmacy order entry computer program.  Effectively able to use computers to increase efficiency in performing practice responsibilies.                                                                             

 Communication:  Effective, professional, and positive communication skills; clear, concise, and correct written, verbal, telephone communication.                                                                                                                                                                 Organizational:  Must be able to organize and prioritize   

 Equipment:  Must be able to learn general office equipment (e.g. printer, fax) as well as pharmacy specific equipment (e.g. packager, automated dispensing cabinets, etc.)                                                                                                                        Professionalism:  conduct, dress, language, and manner expected