Technician-Pharmacy I - Jo Pharmacy Nea Baptist Jonesboro

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 other duties as assigned.
Responsibilities

• Manages own pharmacy practice effectively.
• Participates in inventory management.
• Assists the pharmacist in providing pharmaceutical care to patients.
• Completes assigned goals.
• Provides education/training.
• Processes and prepares sterile products for dispensing.
• Uses and maintains automation/equipment.
• Practices the Medication-Use Process: Procures, handles, prepares, distributes, charges/credits and disposes of medication safely and accurately.
• Contributes to goals, programs and report cards for operational unit and entity.

Requirements, Preferences and Experience
Education
Minimum: Skills in communicating clearly and effective use of standard English in written, oral and verbal format. Skill to write legibly and record information accurately as necessary to perform job duties.
Experience
Preferred: Previous experience in setting involving medication distribution. Previous hospital experience.
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:

• Generous retirement plan
• Service awards
• Employee referral program
• Health care and dependent care spending accounts
• Health insurance, including dental and vision
• Sick leave
• Competitive salaries
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability
• Free parking
• Paid vacation/time off
• Continuing education opportunities
• Education assistance/continuing education

Job Summary:
Position: 6247 - Technician-Pharmacy I
Facility: BMH-NEA Hospital
Department: JO Pharmacy NEA Baptist Jonesboro
Category: Pharmacy Services
Type: Clinical
Work Type: Full Time
Work Schedule: Rotating
Location: US:AR:Jonesboro
Located in the Jonesboro and Northeast Arkansas metro area