Pharmacy Tech , Second Shift off

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 operate basic automation, perform inventory fulfillment, and complete sterile compounding in non-hazardous settings. In the retail space, technicians primarily fill and sell prescriptions.

Technicians who qualify for Pharmacy Technician II and Pharmacy Technician Advanced titling but do not meet work experience or certification requirements fit within the Pharmacy Technician I titling.

• All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's purpose:
  Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
• Accurately interprets and prepares medication orders by filling provider orders, medication kits/trays, automated dispensing cabinets, and floor stock requisitions. Completes cart fills 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 as well.
• Contributes to an efficient work environment by answering the telephone in a timely manner, screening and prioritizing calls, answering requests at the pharmacy window (as appropriate), and adjusting 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. STAT medications are delivered 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.
• Provides excellent customer service, maintaining a clean and orderly work area and being prepared to start work at the beginning of each shift.
• Completes assigned quality assurance work, ensuring all logs and pending tasks for the 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.

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

• Education:
  
  High School diploma or equivalent; OR post high school degree.
• Experience:
  
  No experience required.

• NA

• Pharmacy Tech Registration with the State Board of Pharmacy.
• Pharmacy Tech Certification required within 18 months of hire date.

• Thorough knowledge of medical and pharmacy terminology; good mathematical, computer, and aseptic technique skills.
• Knowledge of BOP/Dept of Health/DEA rules/regulations.
• Interpersonal skills in dealing with subordinates, peers, supervisors and others outside the department.
• Problem solving abilities.
• Ability to work in team situations, handle urgent, stressful conditions.
• Proficient computer skills (word processing, spreadsheets, database).
• Data entry skills.
  
  Mathematical skills.

Evening (United States of America)

Greenville Memorial Med Campus

1008 Greenville Memorial Hospital

Pharmacy

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