We believe a career is more than just a career — it's a calling. Our teammates' "True North" is what calls them to health care; it’s their passion. At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in helping you leverage and connect that passion with a much greater purpose that impacts people you know and love.
JOB SUMMARY
The Pharmacy Technician III at North Mississippi Health Services is responsible for collaborating with internal and external staff to uphold the hospital's mission and vision. The role encompasses filling medication orders, delivering medications, and maintaining accurate record-keeping. The position requires compliance with pharmaceutical guidelines, effective communication, and the ability to work independently under moderate supervision.
JOB FUNCTIONS
People:
• Interact with internal and external staff to promote the hospital’s mission and vision.
Service:
• Assist Pharmacist in filling medication orders according to policy and procedures.
• Deliver medications.
• Responsible for mixing non-hazardous IV medications, including TPNs (sterile compounding position)
• Responsible for mixing hazardous IV medications, decontaminating hazardous spaces, and maintaining hazardous drug inventory on >50% of their worked days (sterile compounding position)
• Perform required record keeping.
Quality:
• Responsible for dispensing medication in an accurate and efficient manner.
• Perform monthly review of inventory for out of date medications.
• Compliance with all USP 797 and 800 guidelines (sterile compounding position).
Financial:
• Responsible for monitory medication inventory levels.
• Responsible for notifying appropriate personnel of supply needs.
• Responsible for daily restocking of medications.
Growth:
• Routine interaction with departmental staff and supervisor to provided improvements to the medication process.
North Mississippi Health Services (NMHS) is a diversified regional health care organization serving 24 counties in north Mississippi and northwest Alabama and is one of the largest employers in Mississippi with over 6,900 employees. NMHS covers a broad range of acute diagnostic and therapeutic services offered through North Mississippi Medical Center (NMMC) in Tupelo, Community Hospital System, and North Mississippi Medical Clinics. NMHS strives to improve the health for people in this region by providing conveniently accessible and cost-effective healthcare of the highest quality.