Summary

　　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 participates 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.

　　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: One year hospital experience.

　　Minimum: Advanced competencies in any of the following: 1. Settings where most 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)

　　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: 16949 - Technician-Pharmacy III

　　Facility: BMH - Tipton Hospital

　　Department: Tipton Specialty Pharmacy BMH Tipton

　　Category: Pharmacy Services

　　Type: Clinical

　　Work Type: Full Time

　　Work Schedule: Days

　　Location: US:TN: Memphis REQNUMBER: 18726