Pharmacy Technician

Carolina Health Centers • Laurens, SC

17h • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of CHC Director of Pharmacy, the Pharmacy Technician I shall assist the pharmacist in performing all routine tasks of the Pharmacy Department in accordance with established policies and procedures set forth within the constraints as stated by the South Carolina Board of Pharmacy.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must have some experience as a Pharmacy Technician
• Able to read, write, and communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Proficient in use of computer and keyboard
• Able to efficiently and accurately conduct payment transactions, including making correct change for cash payments
• Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Knowledge of HIPAA and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Able to manage self and environment calmly and appropriately in stressful situations
• Stand for extended periods of time
• Able to push, pull and reach, sit, stoop and stretch
• Have full range of body motion
• Have the hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity needed to operate a computer, telephone, copier and medical equipment
• Required to talk and hear
• Vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

Nice To Haves

• Desire National Pharmacy Technician Board Certification
• Desire South Carolina Board of Pharmacy Certification

Responsibilities

• Assist the pharmacist with filling and labeling prescriptions in accordance with state and federal regulations
• Create a profile of the patient’s demographic and insurance information in the computer and/or update the patient’s profile
• At the point-of-sale, verify that patients receive correct prescriptions and that HIPAA regulations are followed
• Maintain knowledge of loss prevention techniques and maintain accurate POS and cash records
• Maintain an awareness of updates within the software and hardware of the pharmacy computer system
• Assist patients who are dropping off or picking up prescription orders
• Check-in wholesale orders, place merchandise on shelves, and verify all associated paperwork
• Communicate with prescribers and their agents to obtain refill authorizations if so authorized as a Certified Pharmacy Technician
• Performs other related work as required

What This Job Offers

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