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.

Requirements, Preferences and Experience

Education

Preferred: Advanced degree in related field

Minimum: High school diploma/GED or equivalent experience as required by the position.

Experience

Preferred: Experience with automated pharmacy equipment. Previous hospital experience.

Minimum: Previous experience in setting involving medication distribution.

Licensure, Registration, Certification

Minimum: CPHT. State Board of Pharmacy registration required in the state where work is performed, in accordance with the state's rules and regulations.

Special Skills

Minimum: Computer skills, typing skills, calculation skills, communication skills.

Training

Preferred: Technician training program/academy.

About Baptist Memorial Health Care

At Baptist, we owe our success to our colleagues, who have both technical expertise and a compassionate attitude. Every day they carry out Christ's three-fold ministry-healing, preaching and teaching. And, we reward their efforts with compensation and benefits packages that are highly competitive in the Mid-South health care community. For two consecutive years, Baptist has won a Best in Benefits award for offering the best benefit plans compared with their peer groups. Winners are chosen based on plan designs, premiums and the results of a Benefits Benchmarking Survey.

At Baptist, We Offer:

Competitive salaries

Paid vacation/time off

Continuing education opportunities

Generous retirement plan

Health insurance, including dental and vision

Sick leave

Service awards

Free parking

Short-term disability

Life insurance

Health care and dependent care spending accounts

Education assistance/continuing education

Employee referral program

Job Summary:

Position: 16120 - Technician-Pharmacy II 7 On 7 Off

Facility: BMH - Memphis Hospital

Department: ME Walnut Grove Plaza Pharmacy Baptist Memphis

Category: Pharmacy Services

Type: Clinical

Work Type: Full Time

Work Schedule: 7 On 7 Off Program

Location: US:TN:Memphis

Located in the Memphis metro area REQNUMBER: 21084