PHARMACY - TECH (PRN)

Location

Flowood, MS | United States

Job description

Responsibilities

PRN PHARMACY TECH OPPORTUNITY

Brentwood Behavioral Healthcare is a 120 bed capacity behavioral health facility that provides psychiatric services. We specialize in treatment for adults, children and adolescents. Brentwood Behavioral offers both inpatient and outpatient psychiatric services. Located in Flowood, MS, in Rankin County with close proximity to Hinds and Madison Counties, our outpatient services are within driving distance to many surrounding areas. We help individuals and families achieve optimal mental health, resulting in improved quality of life. Our dedicated team of professionals provides individualized treatment, meeting the personal needs of our customers in a safe and nurturing environment. Visit our website @

Brentwood Behavioral Healthcare is looking for a dynamic Pharmacy Techincian - PRN to join our team.  

The Phramcy Tech Position Description:

Non-clinical functions relating to delivery of pharmaceuticals to patient care areas, working under the direct supervision of a Registered Pharmacist.  The supervising pharmacist is fully aware of all activities involved in the preparation and dispensing of medication, including the maintenance of appropriate records.  Assists the pharmacist as needed.

• Makes rounds to nursing units to pick up orders, deliver medications, etc.
• Fills Pyxis in a timely manner.
• Prepares and updates patient profiles on all hospitalized patients with information to include patient name, diagnosis, hospital number, age, sex, allergies, M.D.’s treating (psychiatrist and internist), date of admission, and other pertinent information.
• Prepares prescriptions for verification by pharmacist.
• Places and transmits orders to drug wholesaler.
• Checks in all medication orders.
• Checks for outdated drugs monthly on nursing units, Pyxis machines and in the Pharmacy.
• Maintains proper boundaries when interacting with patients and their families and co-workers. Seeks direction or clarification from supervisor or Human Resources when necessary.
• Maintains confidentiality of former and current patient information.
• Locates and utilizes appropriate resources to complete an assigned task.
• Works independently to solve problems. Looks for opportunities to take on more responsibility.
• Accepts change and responds to setbacks with minimal disruption.

Brentwood is a challenging and rewarding work environment providing

• Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401k plan with company match
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• So-Fi Student Loan Refinance

Minimum: Registered with the Mississippi Board of Pharmacy. Prior Experience in a Healthcare Facility setting.

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $13.4 billion in 2022. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 94,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

Notice

At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skillset and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. We take pride in creating a highly efficient and best in class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. The recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you are suspicious of a job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, let us know by contacting us at: or 1-800-852-3449.

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