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Overview To prepare and distribute routine dosage orders. Prepackage pharmaceuticals, and prepare sterile compounds as directed. To measure, mix, count, label, and record amounts of dosages and prescriptions. Assist pharmacist in the dispensing of prescriptions. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Knowledge of procedures and standards for the labeling and dispensing of prescribed medications. Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications. Verbal and written communication skills. Interpersonal skills. Ability to sort, check, count, and verify numbers. Responsibilities Assists in the preparation and dispensing of prescriptions; counts, packages, and labels dosages. Prices and files prescriptions. Adds measured drugs or nutrients to intravenous solutions under sterile conditions to prepare intravenous (IV) packs under supervision. Participation in regulatory documentation and daily processes specific to area. Maintains appropriate stock levels and informs supervisor of stock needs and shortages. cleans and helps maintain equipment and work area per established procedures. Accesses patient profiles and electronic health record as needed to accomplish assigned tasks. Participates in medication related charge documentation and submission activities. The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time. Physical and Environmental Demands Requires occasional exposure to biohazardous conditions such as risk of radiation exposure, blood borne pathogens, fumes or airborne particles, and/or toxic or caustic chemicals which mandate attention to safety considerations, occasional travelling to offsite locations, constant work produced subject to precise measures of quantity and quality, frequent bending, occasional lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, occasional climbing, occasional crouching/stooping, occasional kneeling, occasional pushing/pulling, occasional reaching, frequent sitting, frequent standing, occasional twisting, and frequent walking. (occasional-up to 20%, frequent-from 21% to 50%, constant-51% or more) Requirements Education & Experience High school diploma/GED Certifications, Licenses or Registration Required Pharmacy technician registration or Student-Controlled Substance Registration with the Mississippi State Board of Pharmacy. Seniority level Entry level Employment type Full-time Job function Health Care Provider Industries Hospitals and Health Care Get notified about new Pharmacy Technician jobs in Jackson, MS . Jackson, MS $85,000 - $100,000 2 months ago #J-18808-Ljbffr

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