Pharmacy Technician - Per Diem

Ernest Health; Greenwood (SC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Ernest Health is seeking a Per Diem Pharmacy Technician for Greenwood Regional Rehabilitation Hospital in Greenwood, South Carolina. The role supports pharmacists in dispensing, data entry, and record-keeping within a rehab hospital setting.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, state certification, and (preferably) PTCB certification, with hospital experience considered an asset. This is a per diem, on-site posting across shifts to support patient care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; registration with the State Board of Pharmacy preferred.
• Current state certification and Pharmacy Technician registration preferred.
• National certification (PTCB) preferred.

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 medical questions to pharmacist.
• Integrates the hospital's mission into daily practice.

Skills

Data entry

Record management

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Time management

Patient interaction

Team collaboration

Infection control

Age/developmental awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Pharmacy Technician state board registration

PTCB certification

Job description

Overview

Pharmacy Technician - Per Diem - Greenwood, South Carolina

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

Greenwood Regional Rehabilitation Hospital in Greenwood, South Carolina is a cutting- edge inpatient rehab hospital that serves patients from Greenwood and the surrounding Lakelands region with excellence and compassion. We provide intensive rehabilitation services for a range of conditions - from stroke and neurological injury recovery to post-surgical orthopedic rehab and trauma recovery - all aimed at maximizing each patient's functional abilities. Our knowledgeable team of therapists, nurses, and rehabilitation physicians works closely with patients and their loved ones to develop customized therapy plans and realistic goals. Greenwood Regional Rehabilitation Hospital offers the latest in rehabilitative technology (such as therapy gyms and mobility training equipment) in a comfortable, small-community setting. Joint Commission-accredited and part of Ernest Health's nationally recognized network, our hospital is devoted to treating every patient with dignity, respect, and the high-quality care they deserve as they work toward recovery.

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.

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

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.