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

　　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 states 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: 6229 - Technician-Pharmacy II

　　Facility: BMH - Desoto Hospital

　　Department: DC Pharmacy BMH Desoto

　　Category: Pharmacy Services

　　Type: Clinical

　　Work Type: Full Time

　　Work Schedule: Nights

　　Location: US:MS:Southaven

　　Located in the Memphis metro area REQNUMBER: 19418