Job Information
Baptist Memorial Technician-Pharmacy II - TC Pharmacy BMH Tipton in Covington, Tennessee
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: 6243 - Technician-Pharmacy II
Facility: BMH - Tipton Hospital
Department: TC Pharmacy BMH Tipton
Category: Pharmacy Services
Type: Clinical
Work Type: PRN
Work Schedule: Days
Location: US:TN:Covington REQNUMBER: 26313