Pharmacy Technician

Medical University of South Carolina • Orangeburg, SC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Pharmacy Supervisor and/or Staff Pharmacist, the Pharmacy Technician fills routine medication orders, including unit dose and prepackaged pharmaceuticals. The technician prepares small-volume IV admixtures and assists with Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) and chemotherapy preparation while following established policies, procedures, and safety standards. This role requires accurate documentation, proper labeling, and strict adherence to aseptic technique, USP standards, and hazardous drug handling guidelines. The Pharmacy Technician also maintains organized, clean, and properly stocked work areas and performs other related pharmacy support duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Degree or Equivalent
• 0-6 months of work experience
• Current registration as a Pharmacy Technician by the State of South Carolina Board of Pharmacy (SCBOP) is required and must be maintained.
• Must obtain and maintain Pharmacy Technician Certification (Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or Exam for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians (ExCPT)) certification.

Responsibilities

• Filling routine medication orders, including unit dose and prepackaged pharmaceuticals.
• Preparing small-volume IV admixtures.
• Assisting with Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) and chemotherapy preparation.
• Accurate documentation and proper labeling.
• Strict adherence to aseptic technique, USP standards, and hazardous drug handling guidelines.
• Maintaining organized, clean, and properly stocked work areas.
• Performing other related pharmacy support duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees