Pharmacy Technician III- Downtown

Medical University of South Carolina • Columbia, SC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Pharmacy Technician III assists a registered pharmacist with support activities and processes required to dispense medical prescriptions. Collects, inputs, and verifies prescription, refill, and patient information. Receives and stocks incoming supplies. May prepare labels and routine prepacked orders. May be expected to perform some clerical duties relating to the department.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) with 1 year experience.
• Current registration as a Pharmacy Technician by the State of South Carolina Board of Pharmacy (SCBOP).
• National certification by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) is required and must be maintained.
• Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Frequent)
• Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (Frequent)
• Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Frequent)
• Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent)
• Ability to work indoors. (Continuous)
• Ability to work from elevated areas. (Frequent)
• Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent)
• Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent)
• Ability to bend at the waist. (Frequent)
• Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent)
• Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent)
• Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent)
• Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous)
• Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous)
• Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Continuous)
• Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs. unassisted. (Infrequent)
• Ability to lift/lower objects 15 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted. (Infrequent)
• Ability to lift from 36 inches to overhead 15 lbs. (Infrequent)
• Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous)
• Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance. (Continuous)
• Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous)
• Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous)
• Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous)
• Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous)
• Ability to work in a latex safe environment. (Continuous)
• Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Frequent)
• Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Frequent)
• Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. (Continuous)

Nice To Haves

• At least 2 years of pharmacy technician experience.
• Experience in sterile compounding preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists a registered pharmacist with support activities and processes required to dispense medical prescriptions.
• Collects, inputs, and verifies prescription, refill, and patient information.
• Receives and stocks incoming supplies.
• May prepare labels and routine prepacked orders.
• May be expected to perform some clerical duties relating to the department.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED