Pharmacy Technician I, PRN Richland

Prisma Health
US - South Carolina - West Columbia
November 17, 2024

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Job Summary

Under the direction of a pharmacist, a pharmacy technician performs pharmacy-related functions in compliance with department policies and procedures and participates as an active member of the pharmacy team to provide safe, rational and cost-effective pharmaceutical care for patients served by the pharmacy.

Accountabilities

As applicable to area, accurately interprets and prepares medication orders by filling provider orders, medication kits / trays, automated dispensing cabinets, and floor stock requisitions.
Accurately completes the cart fill and code tray refills.
Handles all controlled substances in compliance with regulations and policies.
Operates the cash register to accurately accept payments for pharmacy products and services rendered.
20%
Accurately enters patient charges and credits as well.
Demonstrates proficiency with work-related computer and automation skills through problem solving for automated dispensing cabinets, inventory management technology, label printers, unit dose packing machines, IV room automation, and other pharmacy-specific technologies.
Contributes to an efficient work environment by answering the telephone in a timely manner, screening and prioritizing calls, answer requests at pharmacy window (as appropriate), adjusts priorities to accommodate changes in work demands.
20%
Fills, labels and appropriately packages medications and pharmaceuticals.
Correctly delivers medications to the appropriate patient care area or department, per established schedule and workflow in a timely manner.
STAT medications are delivered when required.
Routinely remove and evaluate medications remaining in delivery, return bins, and medication refrigerators.
20%
As applicable, adheres with regulatory guidelines for pharmacy compounding of sterile preparations, including appropriate documentation as outlined by compounding policies.10%
Contributes to an efficient pharmacy work environment by providing excellent customer service to include, but not limited to maintaining a clean and orderly work area, and being at work and prepared to start working at the beginning of each shift.
15%
Completes assigned quality assurance work by assuring all logs and pending tasks for shift are completed.
This may include, but is not limited to, expiration checks, regulatory documentation, temperature monitoring documentation, inventory checks, floor stock inspections, and equipment cleaning / preventative maintenance.
10%
Actively participates in training of new personnel and mentorship of new pharmacy technicians and pharmacy interns.
5%

Supervisory/Management Responsibility

This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.

Minimum Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent; OR post high school degree.

Required Certifications/Registrations/Licenses

Registered with SC Board of Pharmacy
Pharmacy Tech Certification required within 18 months of hire date.

Knowledge, Skills or Abilities

Thorough knowledge of medical and pharmacy terminology; possess good mathematical, computer, and aseptic technique skills.
• Required
Knowledge of SCBOP/DHEC/DEA rules/regulations.
• Required
Excellent interpersonal skills in dealing with subordinates, peers, supervisors and others outside the department.
• Required
Problem solving abilities; able to work in team situations; handle urgent, stressful conditions.
• Required

Required Knowledge & Skills

Basic computer skills
Knowledge of office equipment (fax/copier)
Proficient computer skills (word processing, spreadsheets, database)
Data entry
Mathematical skills

Work Shift

Variable (United States of America)

Location

Richland

Facility

1510 Richland Hospital

Department

15107300 Pharmacy

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