Singing River Health System·Pascagoula, Mississippi
The Pharmacy Technician assists pharmacists in ensuring patients receive correct medication through packaging, labeling, and filling routine orders. They also support IV admixture preparation and delivery while maintaining compliance with pharmacy laws and regulations.
At Singing River Health System, caring isn’t just part of the job — it’s in our DNA. Whether we’re saving lives, supporting behind the scenes, or showing up for our community, we bring the energy, heart, and hustle every single day. With pride, passion, and commitment, we will improve health and save lives in our community every day.
Job Description: Summary
Position Overview: The Pharmacy Technician, under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist, ensures patients receive the correct medication; packages and labels medication doses; fills routine orders for stock supplies to patient care areas; and assists in all aspects of IV admixture preparation and delivery. He/She complies with the standards, ethics, laws and regulations governing the practice of pharmacy, including the MS Board of Pharmacy and the Accreditation Agency standards. Expectation is for all performed duties to be in accordance with Singing River Health System procedures and policies, accreditation organization, and governing guidance and publications for health care employees. DISCLAIMER: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this intends to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks performed as assigned.
High school graduate or equivalent required. Graduate of a pharmacy technician training program preferred.
Must be registered as a Pharmacy Technician by the Mississippi State Board of Pharmacy.
Must possess a valid Pharmacy Technician Registration from the Mississippi Board of Pharmacy.
Stands, turns, bends, stoops, lifts, climbs, and uses many physical motions in performing day-to-day activities. Must be able to stand for extended periods of time and do a great deal of walking without experiencing undue fatigue. Work involves being able to perceive the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels, with or without correction. Must demonstrate the ability to communicate, speak, and enunciate to express/exchange ideas and detailed information in person and on the telephone. Work requires a minimum standard of visual acuity, with or without correction, with the ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus, i.e. shift gaze from viewing a computer monitor to forms that are closer to compare data at close vision. Must be able to work for extended periods of time without experiencing undue fatigue. Must be able to work flexible hours.
Mental
Demands: Must demonstrate keen mental faculties/assessment and decision making abilities. Must demonstrate superior communication/speaking/enunciation skills to receive and give information in person and by telephone. Must demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills. Must possess emotional stability conducive to dealing with high stress levels. Must demonstrate ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Attention to detail and the ability to multi-task in complex situations is required. Must have the ability to maintain collaborative and respectable working relationships throughout SRHS and other organizations.
Special
Demands: Must possess superior customer service skills and professional etiquette. Must possess proficient knowledge and ability to use a computer (must be keyboard proficient) and other office technology (i.e., telephone, fax, etc.), MS Outlook and Word. If you’re looking for purpose, teamwork, and a place where what you do truly matters, you’ve found it. Let’s do big things together. Apply now and join our team.
Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and hold a valid Pharmacy Technician registration from the Mississippi Board of Pharmacy. Previous experience as a pharmacy technician is preferred, along with strong communication and computer skills.
Market context
Pharmacy roles in Mississippi typically draw steady demand in settings that need licensed clinicians with managed care, ambulatory care, or clinical practice experience. These jobs are competitive because employers often screen for a PharmD or bachelor’s degree in pharmacy, an active pharmacist license, and relevant practice background. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your license status and match your recent experience to the role before applying.