Pharmacy Technician (Certified) - Inpatient Pharmacy - Medication History - Florence - FT

McLeod Health; Florence (SC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

McLeod Health is seeking a Certified Pharmacy Technician in Florence, SC. Responsibilities include obtaining and documenting patient home medication lists, communicating relevant information to pharmacists, and ensuring effective medication management within the health system.

The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma, prior experience, and the necessary certifications. The position offers full-time hours with a work schedule of 80 hours biweekly.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Prior job-related experience is necessary.
• Certification as a Pharmacy Technician in South Carolina is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Obtain patient home medication lists and document in medical records.
• Communicate medication and allergy information to the pharmacist.
• Maintain professionalism and excellent customer relations.
• Document patient medication profiles and troubleshoot pharmacy equipment.
• Assist the pharmacist with the inpatient drug distribution system.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer relations

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

South Carolina State Pharmacy Technician Certification

Pharmacy Tech National Certification

Job description

Certified Pharmacy Technician / Med History

Work as a Certified Pharmacy Technician (PharmTech) to obtain patient home medication lists from relevant sources, including but not limited to patient/family interviews, discharge medication lists, prescription bottles, and phone calls to retail pharmacies, physician offices, and nursing or group homes. Document the information in the electronic medical record and clarify allergy data and preferred home pharmacy.

Essential Functions

• Communicate relevant medication and allergy information to a pharmacist and promote the safe and effective use of hospital pharmacy technology throughout the McLeod Health System.
• Work with all departments throughout McLeod to ensure accurate, timely medication history collection.
• Maintain a professional image and demonstrate excellent customer relations to patients, visitors, physicians, and coworkers in accordance with Service Excellence Standards and Core Values.
• Understand the components of the patient medication profile.
• Document patient home medication lists, allergy information, and preferred pharmacy in the electronic medical record.
• Maintain and troubleshoot pharmacy printers, copiers, and fax machines (change paper, ink, ribbon, toner, reset printers, etc.).
• Facilitate or direct medication‑related questions to a pharmacist.
• Actively participate in staff meetings and huddles.
• Assist the pharmacist in operating the inpatient drug distribution system.

Work Schedule

80 Hours biweekly. Full time. Monday - Friday.

Qualifications / Training

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Prior job‑related experience.
• South Carolina State Pharmacy Technician Certification.
• Pharmacy Tech National Certification.

We are an equal opportunity employer.