Pharmacy Technician Team Lead

Medical University of South Carolina • Orangeburg, SC

16d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Pharmacist in Charge (PIC), this position is responsible for supervising pharmacy technician staff including monitoring attendance, efficiency and thoroughness. Also performs daily pharmacy distribution procedures under the direct supervision of pharmacists. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with accuracy, multitask, maintain composure under stressful situations, pay great attention to detail, demonstrate professionalism. Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication and strong organizational skills. Ensures the completeness and thoroughness of monthly floor inspections; emptying return bins; returning medications to Talyst; prepacking; and stocking of all trays. Participates in the interview process perspective employees. Works in collaboration with the Purchasing Specialist to ensure recalled medications are removed from inventory. Functions on an as-needed basis to find fill- in for other technicians in sicknesses, vacations or other types of absences as requested.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Current registration as a Pharmacy Technician by the South Carolina Board of Pharmacy (SCBOP), Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or Exam for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians (Except).
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification.
• Ability to perform job functions while standing (Continuous).
• Ability to perform job functions while sitting (Continuous).
• Ability to perform job functions while walking (Continuous).
• Ability to climb stairs (Infrequent).
• Ability to work indoors (Continuous).
• Ability to work outside in temperature extremes (Infrequent).
• Ability to work from elevated areas (Frequent).
• Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces (Frequent).
• Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions (Infrequent).
• Ability to bend at the waist (Continuous).
• Ability to twist at the waist (Frequent).
• Ability to squat and perform job functions (Frequent).
• Ability to perform "pinching" operations (Frequent).
• Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands (Continuous).
• Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands (Continuous).
• Ability to perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands (Continuous).
• Ability to reach overhead (Frequent).
• Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders (Continuous).
• Ability to fully use both legs (Continuous).
• Ability to use lower extremities for balance and coordination (Frequent).
• Ability to reach in all directions (Continuous).
• Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted (Infrequent).
• Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted (Infrequent).
• Ability to lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs (Infrequent).
• Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force (Frequent).
• 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).
• Good peripheral vision capabilities (Continuous).
• Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction (Continuous).
• Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements (Continuous).
• Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations (Continuous).
• Ability to work rotating shifts (Frequent).
• Ability to work overtime as required (Frequent).
• Ability to work in a latex safe environment (Continuous).
• Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions (Continuous).
• Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required (Continuous).

Nice To Haves

• 3 years of experience preferred.
• Advanced certification: SC Board of Pharmacy State Certification or other area-specific advanced certification from an approved provider (e.g. ASHP, PTCB).
• Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function (Selected Positions) (Continuous).
• If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

Responsibilities

• Supervising pharmacy technician staff including monitoring attendance, efficiency and thoroughness.
• Performing daily pharmacy distribution procedures under the direct supervision of pharmacists.
• Ensuring the completeness and thoroughness of monthly floor inspections.
• Emptying return bins.
• Returning medications to Talyst.
• Prepacking.
• Stocking of all trays.
• Participating in the interview process for prospective employees.
• Working in collaboration with the Purchasing Specialist to ensure recalled medications are removed from inventory.
• Functioning on an as-needed basis to fill in for other technicians in sicknesses, vacations or other types of absences as requested.

Benefits

• Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations.
• All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.
• Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees.

What This Job Offers

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