Pharmacy Technician

Job Summary

Assists the Registered Pharmacists in performing a variety of technical duties related to the packaging and distribution of drugs to patients. Provides care/treatment to Neonate, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult, and Geriatric patients. Fills in-patient drug orders (including IV) under the direct supervision of a registered pharmacist. Maintain appropriate stock levels on nursing units and within the Pharmacy. Completes stock drug request for units. Restocks automated dispensing machines. Responsible for labeling and pre-packing medications. Delivers medications to nursing units as needed. Assists in maintaining order and cleanliness within the Pharmacy Department. Performs documenting and record keeping tasks for controlled substances. Will perform unit inspections including checking for medication expiration dates. Abides by all pharmacy laws and regulations.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
Minimum Years of Experience: None.
Substitutable Education & Experience (Optional): None.
Required Certifications/Licensure: Current certification (CPhT), Pharmacy Technician Registration, or Pharmacy Intern Certificate (Candidates that are not registered with the SC Board of Pharmacy may apply, but must be registered with the state of South Carolina as a Pharmacy Technician prior to their official start date if hired).
Required Training: None.

Essential Functions

• Patient Care/Customer Relations/Teamwork:
  • Demonstrates, through work performance, the meaning of the hospital’s mission and values.
  • Responds quickly to customer needs.
  • Demonstrates respect, sensitivity, cooperation, openness, flexibility, positive attitude, and a pleasant manner toward others.d. Objective and open to others’ views.
  • Gives and welcomes feedback, contributes to positive team spirit.
  • Participates in performance improvement activities.
• Organizational/Departmental Policies and Procedures.
  • Attendance is within organizational policy.
  • Tardiness is within organizational policy.c. Completes mandatory training.
  • Submits assignments on time.
  • Follows organizational and departmental policies and procedures.
• Age Specific:
  • Demonstrates appropriate communication of information to all ages.
  • Considers the age of the patient when performing duties.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Pharmacy Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Fills in-patient drug orders under the direct supervision of a registered pharmacist
  • Maintain appropriate stock levels in the nursing units and pharmacy.
  • Completes stock drug request for units.
  • Restocks Automated dispensing machines.
  • Fill prescriptions under the direct supervision of a pharmacist.
  • Responsible for labeling and prepacking medications.
  • Delivers medications to nursing units as needed.
  • Provides training for new employees and students.
  • Suggests ideas for controlling costs.
  • Assists in maintaining order and cleanliness in the pharmacy.
  • Performs documenting and record keeping tasks for control substances.
  • Responsible for medication charges and credits.
  • Processes medication transfers and discharges.
  • Performs aseptic technique in the IV area to prepare all types of parenteral solutions, hyperalimentations, irrigating solutions, chemotherapy, and other injectable items.
  • Works under the direct supervision of a pharmacist.
  • Delivers and picks up IV solutions from nursing units.
  • Responsible for daily maintenance of laminar flow hoods; daily monitor of freezer and refrigerator temperature; culture hoods and change filters on a periodic basis.
  • Order medications and supplies as needed.s. Responsible for unit inspections including checking for medication expiration dates.
  • Prepares medication orders for delivery for the organization.
• Ensure Hazardous Waste or Hazardous Waste Pharmaceuticals are discarded, stored, and managed with other compatible waste streams in containers that are properly labeled and closed prior to being shipped offsite for proper disposal.  Initial RCRA training is received within 6 months of the hire date and continuing with annual RCRA training.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.