Certified Pharmacy Technician (Retail), FT

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Job Summary

Under the direction of a pharmacist, a pharmacy technician performs pharmacy-related functions in compliance with department policies and procedures and participates as an active member of the pharmacy team to provide safe, rational and cost-effective pharmaceutical care for patients served by Prisma Health Pharmacies.

Accountabilities

• Provides accurate medication order-entry, drug distribution, drug administration, diagnostic testing and patient care. Confirms the appropriateness of drug therapy as it relates to the care of specific, specialized patient populations including neonates, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics. Seeks to minimize turn-around-time for products and services.

• 40%

• Provides concise, applicable, timely responses to requests for drug information.

• 15%

• Supervises pharmacy support personnel; checks and verifies the accuracy of all tasks performed. May also function as lead or charge pharmacist within the department to monitor workload and workflow.

• 20%

• Completes pharmacy consults and provides clinical services, with appropriate documentation, via the department's clinical initiatives.

• 10%

• Provides experiential education training for pharmacy technician, students, and new team members.

• 5%

• Acts as liaison between pharmacy and assigned patient care area solving distribution problems and monitoring drug supplies for proper storage, etc.

• 10%

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors Degree

• Graduation from an ACPE-approved college of pharmacy, PharmD preferred

• No previous experience required - prefer department-specific pharmacy experience

Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses

• Licensed as Pharmacist in South Carolina or eligible to become licensed in South Carolina within 3 months of hire date

Knowledge, Skills or Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of medical and pharmacy terminology; possess good mathematical, computer, and aseptic technique skills.

• Required

• SCBOP/DHEC/DEA rules/regulations

• Required

• Excellent interpersonal skills in dealing with subordinates, peers, supervisors and others outside the department.

• Required

• Problem solving abilities; able to work in team situations; handle urgent, stressful conditions.

• Required

Required Knowledge & Skills

• Basic computer skills

• Knowledge of office equipment (fax/copier)

• Proficient computer skills (word processing, spreadsheets, database)

• Data entry

• Mathematical skills

Work Shift

Variable (United States of America)

Location

Greenville Memorial Med Campus

Facility

4002 Upstate Pharmacy

Department

40027304 Upstate Medical Pharmacy

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