West Tennessee Healthcare·Madison County, Alabama
Assists pharmacists by prepackaging, stocking, and distributing pharmaceuticals to various hospital locations. Responsible for filling medication carts, interpreting physician orders, and maintaining accurate records of scheduled drugs.
Summary: Responsible for assisting the Pharmacist by prepackaging, stocking and maintaining inventory, filling drug carts, requisitions and floor stock, and distributing pharmaceuticals to the proper locations. Under the general supervision of the Pharmacy Coordinator, responsible for assigned shift as scheduled full time or part time. Employee is subject to call back and overtime as required by the hospital. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Performs the filling of medication carts, requisitions, and replenishment of drug for various carts and floor stock. Delivers medication carts, fluids, and all drugs, and pharmacy supplies to the various areas of the hospital. Investigates medication discrepancies, isolates and resolves missing doses. Interpret physician orders, calculate doses and determines quantity to cover necessary time period. Determines priority of medications in relation to various delivery systems. Audits returning medication carts utilizing computer medication printout to determine those medications to be charged or credited to patients. Operates unit dose packaging machines to prepack tablets, capsules, liquids, and solids. Performs basic computer procedures, such as the charging and crediting of individual patient medications, obtaining information, printing stock labels, and generating reports according to policy and procedures. Types, distributes, or files prescriptions, I.V. labels, and other department materials. Determines legal status of scheduled drugs and performs appropriate record keeping and dispensing procedures. Prepares sterile and non-sterile medications formulas under the supervision of the Pharmacist. Acts as initial contact to department either by phone or personal interaction solving problems or directing to appropriate personnel in a congenial manner. Contributes to a positive work climate and the overall team effort of the department. Performs operations necessary to discharge and transfer patient items on U/D carts, files, and piggybacks. Performs replenishment of patient related supplies in the pharmacy. Performs related responsibilities as required or directed. JOB SPECIFICATIONS: EDUCATION: High School Diploma or equivalent required. LICENSURE, REGISTRATION, CERTIFICATION: Technician Certification preferred. MUST be registered with the State of Tennessee within 90 days of employment. EXPERIENCE: N/A
Ability to read, write, perform mathematical calculations, (see attached math test) and record measurements. NONDISCRIMINATION NOTICE STATEMENT
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and registration with the State of Tennessee within 90 days of hire. Technician certification is preferred, along with the ability to perform mathematical calculations.
Market context
Pharmacy openings in Alabama often reflect steady demand in hospitals, retail settings, and other patient-care environments, but employers usually screen closely for licensure and clinical preparation. These roles are competitive because a Bachelor or Doctor of Pharmacy degree, a valid Alabama pharmacy license, and residency training or equivalent experience are commonly preferred. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your license status and tailor your application to the setting you want.
