Pharmacy Tech II - Children's Pharmacy, FT Variable Shifts

Prisma Health; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Pharmacy Technician to join their team. This role involves performing essential pharmacy-related functions under the guidance of a pharmacist, ensuring compliance with regulations while providing excellent patient care. Key responsibilities include compounding medications, managing inventory, and delivering medications efficiently. The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to teamwork, contributing to a compassionate healthcare environment. Join a forward-thinking organization that prioritizes the health and well-being of the community.

Qualifications

• State Certified Pharmacy Tech with the SC Board of Pharmacy required.
• Six months experience as a Pharmacy Tech is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Perform pharmacy-related functions under the direction of a pharmacist.
• Compounding pediatric doses and managing inventory fulfillment.

Skills

Pharmacy Technician Certification

Knowledge of medical and pharmacy terminology

Mathematical skills

Computer skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving abilities

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Post high school degree

Tools

Automated dispensing cabinets

Inventory management technology

Label printers

Unit dose packing machines

Job description

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

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.

Accountabilities in the retail space include competency in all responsibilities outlined for Pharmacy Technician I, while performing in advanced areas as outlined by the South Carolina Pharmacy Practice Act as tasks requiring Pharmacy Technician Certification.

Accountabilities include a combination of the following in the acute care space: Pediatric responsibilities including the drawing up/compounding of pediatric doses as a significant portion of scheduled hours, non-sterile compounding as a significant portion of scheduled hours, advanced inventory fulfillment within the warehousing setting and/or total parenteral nutrition (TPN) compounding as a significant portion of scheduled hours.

Essential Functions

• All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's values: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference
• In the acute care space, one or more of the following: pediatric responsibilities including drawing up/compounding pediatric doses; non-sterile compounding, (TPN) total parenteral nutrition compounding.
• Advanced Inventory fulfillment within the warehouse settings of Pharmacy Consolidated Service Center and/or acute care sites
• In the retail space, completion of tasks in advanced areas as outlined by the South Carolina Pharmacy Practice Act as tasks requiring Pharmacy Technician Certification.
• Interprets and prepares medication orders by filling provider orders, medication kits/trays, automated dispensing cabinets, and floor stock requisitions. Completes the cart fill and code tray refills. Handles all controlled substances in compliance with regulations and policies.
• 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. Accurately enters patient charges and credits as well.
• 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.
• Adheres with regulatory guidelines for pharmacy compounding of sterile and non-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 answering the phone within three rings, servicing the pharmacy window in a timely and accurate manner, 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, clean room 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
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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 - Six (6) months experience as a Pharmacy Tech.

In Lieu Of

• NA

Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses

• State Certified Pharmacy Tech with the SC Board of Pharmacy

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of medical and pharmacy terminology; possess good mathematical, computer, and aseptic technique skills.
• Knowledge of SCBOP/DHEC/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.
• Knowledge of office equipment (fax/copier)
• Proficient computer skills (word processing, spreadsheets, database)
• Data entry skills
• Mathematical skills

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Location

7 Medical Park Rd Richland

Facility

1510 Richland Hospital

Department

15107300 Pharmacy

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