Pharmacy Technician – Inpatient Pharmacy (Charleston)
About The Position
The Pharmacy Technician works under the supervision and direction of the pharmacy supervisor or staff pharmacist. The role fills routine orders for unit doses and prepackaged pharmaceuticals, prepares small IVs, and performs related duties, including total parenteral nutrition and chemotherapy preparation. Pharmacy Technician I, II, and III openings are available. A pharmacy technician license/registration with the South Carolina Board of Pharmacy is required before the first day of hire. The technician must obtain and maintain certification through either the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or the Exam for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians (ExCPT). Team members as of November 1, 2023, must obtain certification within one year of that date; new team members must do so within six months of hire. New team members enrolled in or enrolling in an ASHP-accredited and/or PTCB-recognized pharmacy technician training program have 30 days after program completion to obtain certification. Failure to obtain and maintain certification may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.
Requirements
- High school degree or equivalent.
- 0–6 months of work experience.
- Pharmacy Technician License/registration with the South Carolina Board of Pharmacy before the first day of hire.
- Obtain and maintain certification through the PTCB or ExCPT within the applicable deadline; the job description also specifies passing the PTCB board certification exam within six months of hire.
Responsibilities
- Fill routine orders for unit doses and prepackaged pharmaceuticals.
- Prepare small IVs, total parenteral nutrition, and chemotherapy.
- Perform related pharmacy technician duties under the supervision and direction of the pharmacy supervisor or staff pharmacist.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
