Pharmacy Technician
Reports to: Pharmacist in Charge
Job Summary:
The pharmacy technician will support pharmacological services by stocking, assembling, and compounding nonsterile medications under the supervision of the Staff Pharmacist and the Pharmacist in Charge.
Responsibilities:
- Processes medication orders or prescriptions
- Supports the pharmacists in compounding batch preparations according to a predetermined formula
- Fills bottles with prescribed medications and types labels for bottles
- Assists pharmacist in preparing and dispensing compound medication
- Gathers patient specific data for prescription and billing processing including but not limited to third party payers, delivery preferences, allergies, etc.
- Operates and uses appropriate techniques within systems for storage, preparation and dispensing of medicinal agents
- Follows pharmacy policies regarding compound medication preparation, labeling, and controlled substances reconciliation
- Supports in purchasing of pharmaceuticals and supplies
- Helps maintain orderly, clean environment in the Pharmacy, including cleanliness of pharmacy stock, compounding equipment and supplies
- Places stock on shelves or racks
- Cleans equipment and compounding utensils according to prescribed methods
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
- Ability to work quickly and accurately under time and volume constraints
- Must be able to lift 25lbs
- The employee is regularly required to stand for prolonged periods
- Familiarity with pharmaceutical products and services preferred
- Strong organizational skills; math skills; attention to detail
- Must be licensed by the State of South Carolina as a Registered Pharmacy Technician
- State and National Certified Pharmacy Technician preferred
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
License/Certification:
- Pharmacy Technician License (SC) (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
