Pharmacy Tech I, Pharmacy, Part Time, Variable

JobRx, Inc.; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Prisma Health invites applications for a Pharmacy Technician role located at Tuomey Hospital. Under pharmacist direction, technicians perform pharmacy-related duties, join the pharmacy team, and contribute to pharmaceutical care for patients in both acute and retail spaces.

The role involves operating basic automation, inventory fulfillment, sterile compounding in non-hazardous settings, and supporting multiple pharmacy functions with accuracy and efficiency.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent or higher education.
• Pharmacy Tech Registration with the State Board of Pharmacy.
• Pharmacy Tech Certification required within 18 months of hire date.
• Knowledge of medical and pharmacy terminology; good math, computer and aseptic technique skills.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and prepare medication orders by filling provider orders, medication kits/trays, automated dispensing cabinets and floor stock requisitions.
• Operate automation and inventory management technologies; enter patient charges/credits.
• Provide excellent customer service and maintain a clean, safe work environment.

Skills

Pharmacy terminology

Aseptic technique

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Data entry

Computer skills

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Post high school degree

Pharmacy Tech Registration

Pharmacy Tech Certification

Tools

Automation systems

IV room automation

Label printers

Unit dose packing machines

Job description

Job Summary

Under the direction of a pharmacist, a pharmacy technician performs pharmacy-related functions in compliance with departmental policies and procedures and participates as an active member of the pharmacy team to provide pharmaceutical care for patients.

In the acute care space, technicians within this job role operate basic automation, perform inventory fulfillment, and complete sterile compounding in non-hazardous settings. In the retail space, technicians within this job role comprise of those with a primary responsibility for filling and selling prescriptions.

Technicians that qualify for Pharmacy Technician II and Pharmacy Technician Advanced titling, but do not adequately fulfill work experience and/or certification requirements, also fit within the Pharmacy Technician I titling.

Essential Functions

• All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's purpose: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference
• As applicable to area, accurately interprets and prepares medication orders by filling provider orders, medication kits / trays, automated dispensing cabinets, and floor stock requisitions. Accurately completes the cart fill and code tray refills. Handles all controlled substances in compliance with regulations and policies. Operates the cash register to accurately accept payments for pharmacy products and services rendered.
• Demonstrates proficiency with work-related computer and automation skills through problem solving for automated dispensing cabinets, inventory management technology, label printers, unit dose packing machines, IV room automation, and other pharmacy-specific technologies. Enters patient charges and credits as well.
• Contributes to an efficient work environment by answering the telephone in a timely manner, screening and prioritizing calls, answer requests at pharmacy window (as appropriate), adjusts priorities to accommodate changes in work demands.
• Fills, labels and appropriately packages medications and pharmaceuticals. Correctly delivers medications to the appropriate patient care area or department, per established schedule and workflow in a timely manner. STAT medications are delivered when required. Routinely remove and evaluate medications remaining in delivery, return bins, and medication refrigerators.
• As applicable, adheres with regulatory guidelines for pharmacy compounding of sterile preparations, including appropriate documentation as outlined by compounding policies.
• Contributes to an efficient pharmacy work environment by providing excellent customer service to include, but not limited to maintaining a clean and orderly work area and being at work and prepared to start working at the beginning of each shift.
• Completes assigned quality assurance work by assuring all logs and pending tasks for shift are completed. This may include, but is not limited to, expiration checks, regulatory documentation, temperature monitoring documentation, inventory checks, floor stock inspections, and equipment cleaning / preventative maintenance.
• Participates in training of new personnel and mentorship of new pharmacy technicians and pharmacy interns.

Supervisory/Management Responsibility

• This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.

Minimum Requirements

Education - High School diploma or equivalent; OR post high school degree.

Experience - No experience required.

Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses

• Pharmacy Tech Registration with the State Board of Pharmacy.
• Pharmacy Tech Certification required within 18 months of hire date.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of medical and pharmacy terminology; possess good mathematical, computer, and aseptic technique skills.
• Knowledge of BOP/Dept of Health/DEA rules/regulations.
• Interpersonal skills in dealing with subordinates, peers, supervisors and others outside the department.
• Problem solving abilities.
• Ability to work in team situations, handle urgent, stressful conditions.
• Proficient computer skills (word processing, spreadsheets, database).
• Data entry skills.
• Mathematical skills.

Work Shift

Variable (United States of America)

Location

Tuomey

Facility

1570 Tuomey Hospital

Department

15707300 Pharmacy