Pharmacy Technician - Per Diem

Ernest Health, Inc.; Elgin (SC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness program with incentives

Earned Time Off

Continuing education reimbursement

Job summary

Ernest Health, Inc. in Elgin, SC is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to join our hospital team on a per diem basis. You will assist pharmacists, process prescriptions, and support daily operations in a patient‑care focused environment.

This role emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality, strong communication, and teamwork, with opportunities for education reimbursement and a flexible schedule that fits patient care needs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent unless registered by the State Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician.
• Current state certification and registration with the Board of Pharmacy preferred.
• Hospital experience preferred.
• National certification (PTCB) preferred.
• Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
• Demonstrates general computer skills including: data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
• Ability to utilize concepts of age/developmental stages in interactions with patients and families.

Responsibilities

• Retrieves, counts, and measures drugs.
• Assists Pharmacist in price-checking and restocking of drugs.
• Accesses, inputs, and retrieves prescription information from computer.
• Refers physicians' calls and any medical questions to pharmacist.
• Integrates the hospital’s mission and “Guiding Principles” into daily practice.

Skills

Knowledge of clinical operations

General computer skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Quality and safety standards

Age/developmental interaction skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent unless registered by the State Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician

Current state certification and registration with the Board of Pharmacy preferred

National certification (PTCB) preferred

Job description

Pharmacy Technician - Per Diem in Elgin, SC

We are seeking a Pharmacy Technician to join our team of passionate patient caregivers!

As a participating hospital of Ernest Health, we offer robust recognition, wellness, and retention programs. These programs focus to enhance the employees’ work experience, recognize, and celebrate achievements. We also encourage employees to share their work experience through “My Ernest Journey” and through our Engagement Survey, where our approach is “You Spoke, We Listened”. These platforms provide additional avenues for employees to give feedback about their work experience and share what is important to them.

Our hospital offers comprehensive benefits, designed to support your health and financial well-being.

Wellness & Work Life Balance:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program with quarterly wellness challenges with participation incentives
• Earned Time Off - start accruing vacation time on start date

Professional Growth:

• Continuing education opportunities and reimbursement

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• High School Diploma or equivalent unless registered by the State Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician
• Current state certification and registration with the Board of Pharmacy preferred
• Hospital experience preferred
• National certification (PTCB) preferred

Additional Qualifications/Skills:

• Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
• Demonstrates general computer skills including: data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.
• Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
• Ability to utilize concepts of age/developmental stages in interactions with patients and families.

Responsibilities

Retrieves, counts, and measures drugs. Assists Pharmacist in price-checking and restocking of drugs. Accesses, inputs, and retrieves prescription information from computer. Refers physicians' calls and any medical questions to pharmacist. Integrates the hospital’s mission and “Guiding Principles” into daily practice.