Pharmacy Technician II

UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) seeks a Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacists in dispensing medications and handling prescriptions in a hospital ambulatory setting.

The role requires SCBOP registration, 1 year of experience, and active pursuit/maintenance of PTCB or ExCPT certification. Education includes a high school diploma or equivalent. This is a dedicated healthcare environment with patient safety as a priority.

Qualifications

• High School Degree or Equivalent required.
• SC Board of Pharmacy registration for Pharmacy Technicians is required and must be maintained.
• Certification by PTCB or ExCPT must be obtained and maintained.

Responsibilities

• Assist a registered pharmacist with dispensing medications and related steps.
• Input, verify and process prescription, refill and patient information.
• Receive and stock incoming supplies; prepare labels and routine prepacked orders.
• May perform clerical duties related to the department.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

High School Degree or Equivalent

Pharmacy Technician Certification (PTCB/ExCPT)

Job description

Job Description Summary

Assists a registered pharmacist with support activities and processes required to dispense medical prescriptions. Collects, inputs, and verifies prescription, refill, and patient information. Receives and stocks incoming supplies. May prepare labels and routine prepacked orders. May be expected to perform some clerical duties relating to the department.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC000608 CHS - Pharmacy - Ambulatory North Charleston (Offsite)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-22

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Job Description

Assists a registered pharmacist with support activities and processes required to dispense medical prescriptions. Collects, inputs, and verifies prescription, refill, and patient information. Receives and stocks incoming supplies. May prepare labels and routine prepacked orders. May be expected to perform some clerical duties relating to the department.

Additional Job Description

Education: High School Degree or Equivalent

Work Experience: 1 year
Current registration as a Pharmacy Technician by the State of South Carolina Board of Pharmacy (SCBOP) is required and must be maintained. Must obtain and maintain Pharmacy Technician Certification (Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or Exam for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians (ExCPT)) certification:

• Team members as of 11/1/2023: within 1 year of 11/1/2023.
• New Team members as of 11/1/2023: within 6 months of hire.
• New team members who are enrolled or will enroll in a pharmacy technician training program accredited by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) and/or recognized by PTCB, have 30 days post program completion to obtain certification.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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