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Technician-Pharmacy II

Baptist·Columbus, Mississippi

Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 5 days ago
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About the role

The technician processes medication orders, prepares medications for dispensing, and manages the distribution and stocking of patient care locations. They also assist pharmacists in providing pharmaceutical care and maintain pharmacy automation equipment.

Job 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.

Specifications

Experience

  • Minimum Required
  • Previous experience in setting involving medication distribution.
  • Preferred/Desired
  • Experience with automated pharmacy equipment. Previous hospital experience.

Education

  • Minimum Required
  • High school diploma/GED or equivalent experience as required by the position.
  • Preferred/Desired
  • Advanced degree in related field

Training

Minimum Required

  • Preferred/Desired
  • Technician training program/academy.

Special Skills

  • Minimum Required
  • Computer skills, typing skills, calculation skills, communication skills.

Preferred/Desired

Licensure

  • Minimum Required
  • CPHT. State Board of Pharmacy registration required in the state where work is performed, in accordance with the state's rules and regulations.

Preferred/Desired

Requirements

Candidates must have a high school diploma, CPHT certification, and State Board of Pharmacy registration. Previous experience in medication distribution is required, with hospital and automation experience preferred.

  • high school
  • professional certificate
  • Inventory Management
  • Communication Skills
  • Computer Skills
  • Medication Distribution
  • Typing Skills
  • Pharmaceutical Care
  • Sterile Product Preparation
  • Pharmacy Automation
  • Calculation Skills

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Location
Columbus, Mississippi
Posted
Jul 23, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Baptist

Baptist Memorial Health Care is one of the country’s largest not-for-profit health care systems and the largest provider of Medicaid in the region. Baptist offers a full continuum of care to communities throughout the Mid-South and consistently ranks among the top integrated...

Salary listed on 3 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size10,001+ employees
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Market context

Pharmacy technician demand in Mississippi

Pharmacy Technician II roles in Mississippi are often tied to steady hospital and health system staffing needs, especially where medication distribution and automated dispensing are part of daily operations. Competition is usually strongest for candidates who already hold CPHT certification, State Board of Pharmacy registration, and hands-on hospital experience. Before applying, confirm that your medication distribution background is clear on your resume; this platform’s job requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original posting, which can save you time comparing openings.

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