Pharmacy Technician III- PRN

MUSC Health; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

MUSC Health is seeking a Pharmacy Technician III in Columbia, South Carolina. This role involves assisting pharmacists in dispensing medical prescriptions and responsibilities like verifying patient information.

Candidates must possess a high school diploma or equivalent and current registration as a Pharmacy Technician. A minimum of two years of pharmacy technician experience is preferred, particularly in sterile compounding. Join MUSC Health in providing quality healthcare services.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 1 year of pharmacy technician experience.
• Current registration by the SCBOP is required.
• Minimum of 2 years pharmacy technician experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the pharmacist with dispensing medical prescriptions.
• Collect, input, and verify prescription and patient information.
• Receive and stock incoming supplies.

Skills

Pharmacy Technician Certification

Sterile Compounding

Patient Information Verification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent (GED)

Registration as Pharmacy Technician

National certification by PTCB

Job description

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

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee; Sub‑Type: PRN

Schedule

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 12

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) with at least 1 year experience.
• 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).
• Minimum 2 years of pharmacy technician experience; experience in sterile compounding preferred.

Physical Requirements

Ability to stand, sit, and walk frequently; climb stairs infrequently; work indoors continuously; work from elevated areas frequently; work in confined spaces infrequently; kneel infrequently; bend at the waist frequently; squat infrequently; perform repetitive hand motions frequently; reach in all directions frequently; possess good finger dexterity continuously; use both legs and hands/arms continuously; lift and carry 15 lbs unassisted infrequently; lift objects from floor 15 lbs to 36 inches infrequently; lift objects from 36 inches to overhead 15 lbs infrequently; maintain 20/40 visual acuity corrected in one or both eyes; see and recognize objects at close and long distances; discriminate colors; maintain hearing acuity; perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements; work in a latex‑safe environment; maintain tactile and olfactory sensory functions; be qualified for respirator use initially and as required.

EEO Statement

Medical University Hospital Authority 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. Medical University Hospital Authority participates in the federal E‑Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E‑Verify program, please refer to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services website.