Pharmacy Technician III- Downtown

Medical University of South Carolina; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

MUHA (Medical University Hospital Authority/Medical Center) seeks a Pharmacy Technician III to support pharmacists in dispensing medications and handling prescription data.

The role requires SCBCP registration and PTCB certification, plus at least two years of technician experience and sterile compounding familiarity. It includes standing, lifting, and a 40-hour workweek in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Pharmacy Technician by the SCBOP and national PTCB certification required and must be maintained.
• At least 2 years of pharmacy technician experience and experience in sterile compounding preferred.
• High school diploma or GED with 1 year experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist a registered pharmacist with support activities to dispense prescriptions.
• Collect, input, and verify prescription, refill, and patient information.
• Receive and stock incoming supplies; may prepare labels and routine prepacked orders.
• May perform some clerical duties related to the department.

Skills

PTCB certification

SCBOP registration

Sterile compounding

Pharmacy technician experience

Education

High school diploma or GED with 1 year experience

Job description

Job Description Summary

Job Description Summary Job Description Summary The Pharmacy Technician III 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/Organization: MUHA (Medical University Hospital Authority/Medical Center) FLSA Status: Hourly Hours Per Week:

Cost Center CC000904 COL - Pharmacy (DMC) Pay Rate Type Hourly Pay Grade Health-23 Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Work Shift

Work Shift Job Description Job Description Entity/Organization: MUHA (Medical University Hospital Authority/Medical Center)

Minimum Training and Education

Minimum Training and Education: High school diploma or equivalent (GED) with 1 year experience.

Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations

Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations: Current registration as a Pharmacy Technician by the State of South Carolina Board of Pharmacy (SCBOP), and national certification by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) is required and must be maintained. At least 2 years of pharmacy technician experience and experience in sterile compounding preferred.

Additional Job Description Minimum Training and Education: High school diploma or equivalent (GED) with 1 year experience.

Additional Job Description Education: High School Degree or Equivalent Work Experience: 2 years.

Additional Job Description Minimum Training and Education:High school diploma or equivalent (GED) with 1 year experience.

Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations: Current registration as a Pharmacy Technician by the State of South Carolina Board of Pharmacy (SCBOP), and national certification by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) is required and must be maintained.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Frequent)
• Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (Frequent)
• Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Frequent)
• Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent)
• Ability to work indoors. (Continuous)
• Ability to work from elevated areas. (Frequent)
• Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent)
• Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent)
• Ability to bend at the waist. (Frequent)
• Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent)
• Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent)
• Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent)
• Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous)
• Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous)
• Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Continuous)
• Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs. unassisted. (Infrequent)
• Ability to lift/lower objects 15 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted. (Infrequent)
• Ability to lift from 36 inches to overhead 15 lbs. (Infrequent)
• Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous)
• Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance. (Continuous)
• Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous)
• *(Selected Positions) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous)
• Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous)
• Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous)
• Ability to work in a latex safe environment. (Continuous)
• *Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Frequent)
• *(Selected Positions) *Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Frequent)
• *(Selected Positions) *Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. (Continuous)

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