Registered Pharmacy Technician - Acute Pharmacy - Roper Hospital - PRN

Roper St Francis Healthcare; South Carolina; On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Roper St. Francis Healthcare in the United States seeks a Pharmacy Technician to assist pharmacists in filling orders for inpatient and outpatient services, including hospital, ambulatory, and home infusion settings.

Under supervision, you will enter prescriptions, stock meds, perform non-sterile compounding, operate dispensing robotics, and support education of new technicians while traveling between locations as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; state registrations as required.
• Experience in retail/hospital pharmacy preferred.
• Knowledge of EMR and prescription processing.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists in preparing medications for inpatient and outpatient services.
• Enter prescriptions and ensure accurate billing.
• Label, stock, and count medications; assist with non-sterile compounding.
• Support education and precepting of new technicians and students.
• Travel between locations as needed.

Skills

EMR proficiency

Stock medications

Dispensing prescriptions

Customer service

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Robotic dispensing systems

Job description

Thank you for considering a career at Roper St. Francis Healthcare!

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0.01

Work Shift: Rotating Shifts (United States of America)

HOURS:

As Needed

Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

Under general supervision, assist the pharmacist to fill physician's orders, select, assemble, and place medications for inpatient (acute care; hospital) and/or outpatient (ambulatory; retail; home infusion) services. A Registered Pharmacy Technician will be evaluated for advancement to a Certified Pharmacy Technician after knowledge achieved from an approved training program (as applicable to state) and passing national technician certification.

Essential Job Functions

• Assisting the pharmacist in preparation of medications for patients within an inpatient (acute care; hospital) and/or outpatient (ambulatory; retail; home infusion) service area. Functions include, accepting new written, faxed or electronic prescription orders from a prescriber or a prescriber's agent; accepting new verbal prescription orders for non-controlled drugs from a prescriber or a prescriber's agent as authorized by state law and responsible pharmacist authorization.
• Entering information into and retrieving information from an electronic health record or prescription processing computer system. Ensuring the accurate charge and credit functions related to medication orders are processed for patient billing.
• Preparing and affixing labels; stocking prescription drugs and retrieving those drugs from inventory locations; counting and pouring drugs into containers prior to dispensing by a pharmacist; performing non-sterile drug compounding as defined under guidelines published by United States Pharmacopeia as defined in site-specific training guidelines/program.
• Operating technology used for drug dispensing (Robotics)
• As authorized per state law/regulations (please check state regulations or with manager on rules): Sending or receiving electronic prescriptions between pharmacies accessing the same prescription records in a centralized database or pharmacy computers linked in any other manner. Performing sterile and non-sterile drug compounding and stocking of automated drug cabinets and technician checking of technician work.
• Assisting in the education and precepting of new pharmacy technicians, pharmacy students and participation in performance improvement activities.
• Outpatient: Packaging and selling a prescription drug to a patient or patient representative and assisting with insurance claim processing. Stocking of automation in retail pharmacy.
• Assist in maintaining a clean and safe work environment. Other functions as outlined, and in accordance with, respective State Board of Pharmacy rules and regulations.
• Must be able to travel between locations, as needed.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation. Pharmacy Technicians may practice at the top of their respective State Licensing Board Regulations.

Licensing/Certification

Registration with respective State Board of Pharmacy as a Registered Pharmacy Technician. In Kentucky, all technicians must be registered, but there is no requirement for certification or completion of a non-employer training program. (required)

Education

High school diploma, GED or foreign school diploma equivalent to a U.S. high school diploma.

OR

Have been employed continuously since before April 8, 2009, as a pharmacy technician without a high school diploma, GED or foreign school diploma equivalent to a U.S. high school diploma. (required)

Work Experience

Previous experience working in Retail, Ambulatory, Outpatient, Hospital, Acute Care, or Home Infusion pharmacy (preferred)

Training

None

Language

None

Patient Population

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.
Neonates (0-4 weeks)
Infant (1-12 months)
Pediatrics (1-12 years)
Adolescents (13-17 years)
Adults (18-64 years)
Geriatrics (65 years and older)

Working Conditions

Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur
May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights
May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids*
May have periods of constant interruptions
*Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.

Physical Requirements

Lifting/Carrying (0-50 lbs.) 1-33%
Lifting/Carrying (50-100 lbs.) 0%
Push/Pull (0-50 lbs.) 1-33%
Push/Pull (50-100 lbs.) 0%
Stoop/Kneel 1-33%
Crawling 0%
Climbing 0%
Balance 0%
Bending 1-33%
Sitting 1-33%
Walking 34-66%%
Standing 67-100%%

Additional Physical Requirements/Hazards

Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination)
Perform shift work
Hear alarms/telephone/audio recorder
Reach above shoulder
Repetitive arm/hand movements
Finger Dexterity
Color Vision
Acuity - near

Hazards

Use of latex products
Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents
Exposure to moving mechanical parts
Exposure to dust/fumes

Skills

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
Stocking Medications
Mathematically Proficient
Point of Sale Equipment Operation
Processing Prescriptions
Dispensing Prescriptions
Robotic Dispensing Systems
Prioritization
Performance Improvement
Packaging Medications
Insurance Claim Processing
Compounding Medications
Attention to Detail
Customer Service
Problem Solving
Active Listening
Verbal Communication
Written Communication
Professional Judgement
Diagnostic Testing

Roper St. Francis Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer.

What we offer

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, and short- and long-term disability
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

Department:

Pharmacy - Acute Pharmacy - Roper Hospital

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at [e-mail].