SCRMC Pharmacy Tech I
JOB SUMMARY
Reports to Director Of Pharmacy
Reviewed 5/12/25
Assists a licensed pharmacist with the preparation and distribution of medications according to established policies, procedures, and protocols. Assists with maintaining medication inventory and supplies according to established policies and procedures. Contributes to the effective operation of the pharmacy department. Maintains knowledge and skills required for the position. Must demonstrate ethical conduct and maintain confidentiality of patient information.
Job Components
A. Core Duties and Responsibilities:
o Fills physician orders, medication carts, or stock requisitions accurately.
o Delivers medications and supplies to patient care areas per protocol.
o Assists in receiving and stocking pharmaceuticals and supplies.
o Responsible for answering telephone calls and requests at pharmacy pickup/drop off window.
o Maintains a clean, neat, and well-organized work area.
o Utilizes hospital computer system for order communication functions at all levels covered by security code.
o Enters charges and credits for patient medications.
o Rotates stock to ensure use before expiration date.
o Checks patient nutritional supplement list and prepares supplements for delivery to patients.
o Maintains records or other required documentation accurately and files them in appropriate location.
o Observes all safety guidelines and adheres to policies and procedures.
o Reports directly to the Director of Pharmacy or Pharmacist-In Charge.
o Maintains strict confidentiality of patient, visitor, and employee information.
o Works cooperatively with all staff and is punctual and dependable.
o Performs all duties in a manner to enhance the image South Central Regional Medical Center.
B. Essential Skill Competencies:
o Procures and distributes medication orders per physician request, pharmacist request, or prearranged work assignment according to established policies, procedures, and protocols.
o Maintains adequate stock of medications and supplies according to established policies and procedures.
o Contributes to the effective operation of the department.
o Participates in the quality improvement activities of the department.
o Maintains competence required for current job title/position.
o Ability to handle frequent interruptions and adapt to changes in workload and work schedule.
o Accountability and performance standards.
o Organizational standards.
C. Education/Regulatory Requirements:
o Must be 18 years of age
o High School diploma or equivalent preferred. College courses preferred but not required.
o Registration with the Mississippi State Board of Pharmacy must be current.
D. Interactive Skills:
o Must be able to type 30 words per minute.
o Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.
o Moderate computer and data entry skills.
E. Physical Demands:
During a normal shift, the incumbent will:
Occasionally (1-33%)
Drive
Carry
Climbing Stairs
Walking on Rough Ground
Exposures to: Dust, Fumes, Hazardous Material, Body Fluids
Firm Grasping
Speed Work
Forearm Rotation
Lift 20-30 lbs.
Pull 20-40 lbs. Frequently (34-67%)
Sit
Stand
Walk
Lift
Squat
Bend
Kneel
Reach
Carry 20-30 lbs.
Pull up to 20 lbs.
Push up to 50 lbs.
Continuously (68-100%)
Seeing (Visual)
Listening
Simple Grasping
Use of both feet for repetitive movements
Lift up 20 lbs.
Carry up 20 lbs.
Location and Work Requirements
Work Schedule: 10-12 hours shifts Shift: Varies
On Call: No Weekends: Every Other
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Required Licenses[Mississippi, United States] Pharmacy Technician
o Must be 18 years of age o Prefer High School diploma or equivalent. College courses preferred but not required.o Registration with the Mississippi State Board of Pharmacy must be current.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
o Fills physician orders, medication carts, or stock requisitions accurately.o Delivers medications and supplies to patient care areas per protocol.o Assists in receiving and stocking pharmaceuticals and supplies.o Responsible for answering telephone calls and requests at pharmacy pickup/drop off window.o Maintains a clean, neat, and well-organized work area.o Utilizes hospital computer system for order communication functions at all levels covered by security code.o Enters charges and credits for patient medications.o Rotates stock to ensure use before expiration date.o Checks patient nutritional supplement list and prepares supplements for delivery to patients.o Maintains records or other required documentation accurately and files them in appropriate location.o Observes all safety guidelines and adheres to policies and procedures.o Reports directly to the Director of Pharmacy or Pharmacist-In Charge.o Maintains strict confidentiality of patient, visitor, and employee information.o Works cooperatively with all staff and is punctual and dependable.o Performs all duties in a manner to enhance the image South Central Regional Medical Center.
NONESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
o Procures and distributes medication orders per physician request, pharmacist request, or prearranged work assignment according to established policies, procedures, and protocols.o Maintains adequate stock of medications and supplies according to established policies and procedures.o Contributes to the effective operation of the department.o Participates in the quality improvement activities of the department.o Maintains competence required for current job title/position.o Ability to handle frequent interruptions and adapt to changes in workload and work schedule.o Accountability and performance standards.o Organizational standards.
Additional Information
None.
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