Pharmacy Technician III- Downtown- Full-Time

C002 Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA); United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pharmacy Technician III at MUSC assists a registered pharmacist with dispensing medications, collects and verifies prescription data, and stocks supplies. The role may prepare labels and routine prepacked orders and can include some clerical duties.

Qualifications include a high school diploma with 1 year experience, current South Carolina Board of Pharmacy registration, and national PTCB certification. At least 2 years of pharmacy technician experience and sterile compounding preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Education

High school diploma or equivalent (GED) with 1 year experience

Job description

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 Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Cost Center CC000904 COL - Pharmacy (DMC) Pay Rate Type Hourly Pay Grade Health-23 Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Work Shift

Entity/Organization

Entity/Organization: MUHA (Medical University Hospital Authority/Medical Center)

FLSA Status

FLSA Status: Hourly Hours Per Week:

Job Description

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.

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.

Physical Requirements

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) (Selected Positions)

Additional Job Description Minimum Training and Education

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

Additional Job Description Additional Education and Work Experience

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

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

Current Registration (repeat)

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.

Company Statement

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

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

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Appreciation Note

Thank you for wanting to be part of the Medical University of South Carolina team.

Career Opportunities

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MUSC Health, the clinical enterprise, operates a 750 bed medical center, which includes a nationally recognized Children's Hospital, the Ashley River Tower (cardiovascular, digestive disease, and surgical oncology), Hollings Cancer Center (one of fewer than 70 elite National Cancer Institute designated centers), a Level I Trauma Center and the Institute of Psychiatry.

In addition, there are more than 100 outreach clinics, hospital/health system affiliations, and telehealth sites.

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The MUSC Medical Center is also one of only three Magnet designated hospitals in South Carolina.