Pharmacy Tech III

Tenet Health; Rock Hill (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life保险

401(k) with employer match

Generous paid time off

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Piedmont Medical Network is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support the pharmacy team at Piedmont Medical Center. You will assist pharmacists with preparing, labeling and distributing medications, and help maintain the drug inventory and supplies.

You will also bill and credit medications to patients and perform sterile IV compounding as needed. Strong math, communication skills and medication knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Acute care setting experience with math, strong verbal and written communication, and knowledge of medications and doses.
• SC Pharmacy Technician license or Pharmacy Intern license required.
• BLS certification required within 7 days of hire.
• Associates degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists with preparing, labeling and distributing medications.
• Maintain drug inventory and supplies; receive, sort, and stock medications.
• Bill and credit medications to patients.
• Perform sterile IV compounding/admixture and assist in specialized areas as needed.
• Possibly lead in related tasks and supervise others as assigned.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Math skills

Communication

Pharmacy knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Job Description

The Pharmacy Technician serves as a part of the healthcare team at Piedmont Medical Center and collaborates with other team members to provide optimal care. The Pharmacy Technician accepts responsibility and accountability for provision of care in accordance with the current policies and procedures. Assists pharmacists in preparing, labeling and distributing medications, maintaining the drug inventory and supplies, receiving, sorting, and stocking medications and supplies. Bills and credits medications to patients.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates the accurate and safe preparation, distribution and control of medications throughout the continuum of care. Demonstrates proficiency with pharmacy software, hardware and equipment.
• Assists pharmacists in preparing, labeling and distributing medications, maintaining the drug inventory and supplies, receiving, sorting, and stocking medications and supplies.
• Bills and credits medications to patients.
• Additional training in specialized areas of need, such as pharmacy buyer or automated dispensing cabinet functions, on specific software, hardware or pharmacy automation, preparation of sterile IV compounds, not including chemotherapy, checking the work of other technicians as eligible, or other advanced duties as assigned.
• Performs sterile IV compounding/admixture. May perform in an informal leadership role.
• Performs related duties as required.

Qualifications

Required

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Experience:
  • Acute Care Setting:
    • Considerable knowledge and application of basic mathematic skills, including ratio and proportion relationships;
    • Strong verbal and written communication skills, and ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
    • Considerable knowledge of medication names (both trade and generic) and their doses, routes of administration and adverse effects.
• Certifications/Registrations/Licenses:
  • Current SC Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacy Intern license required.
  • American Heart Association BLS Certification required, must be obtained within 7 days of hire.

Preferred

• Education: Associates Degree preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of two years in any setting with one year of experience in a hospital setting preferred
• Certifications/Registrations/Licenses:
  • SC State-Certified Pharmacy Technician registration preferred.
  • National Pharmacy Technician certification (PTCB) preferred

About Us

Piedmont Medical Network is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

At Piedmont Medical Network, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That's why we offer more than a job - we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

About the Team

Piedmont Medical Network has served the community of York County and beyond for more than 30 years. Piedmont Medical Network - Rock Hill Hospital is a 288-bed facility that has advanced equipment and experienced healthcare staff catering to the diverse needs of the community it serves. Services include preventive care, advanced heart and stroke care, maternity care and a Level III NICU. Piedmont Medical Network - Fort Mill Hospital opened in 2022 with 100-beds, advanced technology and a compassionate care team. The new hospital features a 24/7 Emergency Department, Intensive Care Unit, Medical/Surgical Unit, and a wide array of Surgical Services and Women's Services.

Piedmont Medical Network has been recognized for its elite level of safety by being awarded the Leapfrog Groups Hospital Safety Score and the Certified Zero Harm Award by SCHA (South Carolina Hospital Association) in collaboration with South Carolinas DHEC. The Cardiac Care program at PMC provides quality care and was designated as a Blue Distinction Center for Cardiac Care by BlueCross BlueShield and a Nationally Certified Cardiac Rehabilitation Program by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation. At Piedmont Medical Network, you can grow your career skills and be a vital member of our team dedicated to improving the health of the community. Join our team!