Pharmacy Tech I, Sterile Compounding, FT Evenings

Job description

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference. Job Summary Under the direction of a pharmacist, a pharmacy technician performs pharmacy-related functions in compliance with departmental policies and procedures and participates as an active member of the pharmacy team to provide pharmaceutical care for patients. In the acute care space, technicians within this job role operate basic automation, perform inventory fulfillment, and complete sterile compounding in non-hazardous settings. In the retail space, technicians within this job role comprise of those with a primary responsibility for filling and selling prescriptions. Technicians that qualify for Pharmacy Technician II and Pharmacy Technician Advanced titling, but do not adequately fulfill work experience and/or certification requirements, also fit within the Pharmacy Technician I titling. **Shift: 2nd (7-on-7 off) Essential Functions All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's values: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference As applicable to area, accurately interprets and prepares medication orders by filling provider orders, medication kits / trays, automated dispensing cabinets, and floor stock requisitions. Accurately completes the cart fill and code tray refills. Handles all controlled substances in compliance with regulations and policies. Operates the cash register to accurately accept payments for pharmacy products and services rendered. Demonstrates proficiency with work-related computer and automation skills through problem solving for automated dispensing cabinets, inventory management technology, label printers, unit dose packing machines, IV room automation, and other pharmacy-specific technologies. Enters patient charges and credits as well. Contributes to an efficient work environment by answering the telephone in a timely manner, screening and prioritizing calls, answer requests at pharmacy window (as appropriate), adjusts priorities to accommodate changes in work demands. Fills, labels and appropriately packages medications and pharmaceuticals. Correctly delivers medications to the appropriate patient care area or department, per established schedule and workflow in a timely manner. STAT medications are delivered when required. Routinely remove and evaluate medications remaining in delivery, return bins, and medication refrigerators. As applicable, a dheres with regulatory guidelines for pharmacy compounding of sterile preparations, including appropriate documentation as outlined by compounding policies. Contributes to an efficient pharmacy work environment by providing excellent customer service to include, but not limited to maintaining a clean and orderly work area and being at work and prepared to start working at the beginning of each shift. Completes assigned quality assurance work by assuring all logs and pending tasks for shift are completed. This may include, but is not limited to, expiration checks, regulatory documentation, temperature monitoring documentation, inventory checks, floor stock inspections, and equipment cleaning / preventative maintenance. Participates in training of new personnel and mentorship of new pharmacy technicians and pharmacy interns. Supervisory/Management Responsibility This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive. Minimum Requirements Education - High School diploma or equivalent; OR post high school degree. Experience - No experience required. In Lieu Of NA Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses Registered with SC Board of Pharmacy Pharmacy Tech Certification required within 18 months of hire date. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Thorough knowledge of medical and pharmacy terminology; possess good mathematical, computer, and aseptic technique skills. Knowledge of SCBOP/DHEC/DEA rules/regulations. Interpersonal skills in dealing with subordinates, peers, supervisors and others outside the department. Problem solving abilities Ability to work in team situations, handle urgent, stressful conditions. Knowledge of office equipment (fax/copier) Proficient computer skills (word processing, spreadsheets, database) Data entry skills Mathematical skills Work Shift Evening (United States of America) Location Greenville Memorial Hospital Facility Greenville Memorial Hospital Department Pharmacy Share your talent with us! Our vision is simple: to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve. The transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health.