Pharmacy Tech II, Retail FT Days

Prisma Health; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as a Pharmacy Technician, where you will play a crucial role in delivering safe and effective pharmaceutical care. This position involves working closely with pharmacists to ensure compliance with regulations while managing medication orders and compounding tasks. You will have the opportunity to develop your skills in a supportive environment that prioritizes patient care and teamwork. If you are passionate about making a difference in healthcare and possess the necessary skills, this role offers a fulfilling career path in a dynamic and compassionate setting.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform pharmacy-related functions under pharmacist direction.
• Compounding medications and managing inventory in pharmacy settings.
• Provide excellent customer service and maintain a clean work area.

Skills

Medical and pharmacy terminology

Mathematical skills

Computer skills

Aseptic technique

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving abilities

Data entry skills

Knowledge of SCBOP/DHEC/DEA regulations

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Post high school degree

Tools

Automated dispensing cabinets

Inventory management technology

Label printers

Unit dose packing machines

IV room automation

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 department policies and procedures and participates as an active member of the pharmacy team to provide safe, rational and cost-effective pharmaceutical care for patients served by Prisma Health’s retail pharmacies. A Pharmacy Technician --Certified is competent in all Technician -- Registered accountabilities in addition, assures clinical, departmental, and independent leadership development annually.

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.
• Advanced inventory fulfillment within the warehouse settings of Pharmacy Consolidated Service Center and/or acute care sites.
• Total parental nutrition compounding, non-sterile compounding, pediatric responsibilities including the drawing up/compounding pediatric doses.
• 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 removes and evaluates medications remaining in delivery, return bins, and medication refrigerators.
• Adheres to 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

Greenville Memorial Med Campus

Facility

4002 Upstate Pharmacy

Department

40027318 Upstate Pharmacy-CFM

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