Pharmacy Tech II, Inpatient, PT Variable Shifts

Prisma Health•Greenville, SC

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of a pharmacist, the Pharmacy Tech II 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. The role includes advanced pharmacy technician responsibilities in retail or acute care settings. Acute care responsibilities may include pediatric dose preparation, non-sterile compounding, advanced inventory fulfillment, and total parenteral nutrition (TPN) compounding. In retail settings, the technician performs advanced tasks requiring Pharmacy Technician Certification under the South Carolina Pharmacy Practice Act. The technician interprets and prepares medication orders, fills medication kits and trays, automated dispensing cabinets, and floor stock requisitions, and completes cart fills and code tray refills. The role handles controlled substances, delivers medications to patient care areas, performs compounding in accordance with regulatory requirements, and completes quality assurance tasks. The technician also supports customer service, trains and mentors new personnel, and performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, or a post-high-school degree.
Six months of experience as a Pharmacy Technician.
Certified Pharmacy Tech with the State Board of Pharmacy.
Knowledge of medical and pharmacy terminology.
Good mathematical, computer, and aseptic technique skills.
Knowledge of State Board of Pharmacy, Department of Health, and DEA rules and regulations.
Interpersonal skills for dealing with subordinates, peers, supervisors, and others outside the department.
Problem-solving abilities.
Ability to work in team situations and handle urgent, stressful conditions.
Knowledge of office equipment.
Computer skills, including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and data entry.
Mathematical skills.

Responsibilities

Perform pharmacy-related functions under the direction of a pharmacist and in compliance with departmental policies and procedures.
Complete advanced acute care responsibilities, which may include pediatric dose drawing and compounding, non-sterile compounding, TPN compounding, and advanced inventory fulfillment.
In retail settings, perform advanced tasks outlined by the South Carolina Pharmacy Practice Act as requiring Pharmacy Technician Certification.
Interpret and prepare medication orders by filling provider orders, medication kits and trays, automated dispensing cabinets, and floor stock requisitions.
Complete cart fills and code tray refills.
Handle controlled substances in compliance with regulations and policies.
Use pharmacy computer systems and automation, including automated dispensing cabinets, inventory management technology, label printers, unit dose packing machines, and IV room automation.
Accurately enter patient charges and credits.
Deliver medications to the appropriate patient care area or department according to established schedules and workflows, including STAT medications when required.
Routinely remove and evaluate medications remaining in delivery, return bins, and medication refrigerators.
Follow regulatory guidelines for sterile and non-sterile compounding, including required documentation.
Provide customer service, answer calls promptly, serve the pharmacy window in a timely and accurate manner, maintain an orderly work area, and be prepared to start work at the beginning of each shift.
Complete assigned quality assurance tasks and logs, including expiration checks, clean room documentation, temperature monitoring, inventory checks, floor stock inspections, and equipment cleaning or preventive maintenance.
Participate in training new personnel and mentoring new pharmacy technicians and pharmacy interns.
Perform other duties as assigned.