Pharmacy Tech I, Hospital, FT Days

Job Summary

Under the direction of a pharmacist, a pharmacy technician performs pharmacy-related functions in compliance with departmental policies and procedures and participates as an active member of the pharmacy team to provide pharmaceutical care for patients. In the acute care space, technicians within this job role operate basic automation, perform inventory fulfillment, and complete sterile compounding in non-hazardous settings. In the retail space, technicians within this job role comprise of those with a primary responsibility for filling and selling prescriptions.

Essential Functions

• 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.
• 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.
• Enters patient charges and credits.
• Answers the telephone in a timely manner, screening and prioritizing calls.
• Answers requests at pharmacy window.
• Adjusts priorities to accommodate changes in work demands.
• 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.
• Delivers STAT medications when required.
• Routinely removes and evaluates medications remaining in delivery, return bins, and medication refrigerators.
• Adheres with regulatory guidelines for pharmacy compounding of sterile preparations, including appropriate documentation as outlined by compounding policies.
• Maintains a clean and orderly work area.
• Completes assigned quality assurance work by assuring all logs and pending tasks for shift are completed. This may include expiration checks, regulatory documentation, temperature monitoring documentation, inventory checks, floor stock inspections, and equipment cleaning / preventative maintenance.
• Participates in training of new personnel and mentorship of new pharmacy technicians and pharmacy interns.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Medical and pharmacy terminology
• Mathematical skills
• Computer skills
• Aseptic technique skills
• SCBOP/DHEC/DEA rules/regulations
• Interpersonal skills
• Problem solving abilities
• Ability to work in team situations
• Ability to handle urgent, stressful conditions
• Office equipment (fax/copier)
• Proficient computer skills (word processing, spreadsheets, database)
• Data entry skills
• Automation technologies
• Automated dispensing cabinets
• Inventory management technology
• Label printers
• Unit dose packing machines
• IV room automation

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; OR post high school degree.
• Registered with SC Board of Pharmacy
• Pharmacy Tech Certification required within 18 months of hire date.