Pharmacy Technician III

Medical University of South Carolina • Columbia, SC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Pharmacy Technician III provides technical support to the drug distribution activities of the Department of Pharmacy Services. Assists a registered pharmacist with support activities and processes required to dispense medical prescriptions. Collects, inputs, and verifies prescription, refill, and patient information. Receives and stocks incoming supplies. May prepare labels and routine prepacked orders. May be expected to perform some clerical duties relating to the department. Entity Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Cost Center CC000906 COL - Pharmacy (NMC) Pay Rate Type Hourly Pay Grade Health-23 Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Work Shift Job Description Entity/Organization: MUHA (Medical University Hospital Authority/Medical Center) FLSA Status: Hourly Hours Per Week: 40 Job Description/Summary: The Pharmacy Technician III provides technical support to the drug distribution activities of the Department of Pharmacy Services. Assists a registered pharmacist with support activities and processes required to dispense medical prescriptions. Collects, inputs, and verifies prescription, refill, and patient information. Receives and stocks incoming supplies. May prepare labels and routine prepacked orders. May be expected to perform some clerical duties relating to the department.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Current registration as a Pharmacy Technician by the State of South Carolina Board of Pharmacy (SCBOP)
• National certification by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) is required and must be maintained.
• Additionally, the applicant is required to have an additional area-specific certification (may include but not limited to state certification, compounding certification, etc
• 2 years of experience as a pharmacy technician is required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required, either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical support to the drug distribution activities of the Department of Pharmacy Services.
• Assists a registered pharmacist with support activities and processes required to dispense medical prescriptions.
• Collects, inputs, and verifies prescription, refill, and patient information.
• Receives and stocks incoming supplies.
• May prepare labels and routine prepacked orders.
• May be expected to perform some clerical duties relating to the department.

What This Job Offers

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