What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacy Technician position at Lexington Medical Center?
Pharmacy
Full Time
PM Shift
2nd shift 7 on / 7off
Sign-On Bonus : Up to $1500
Consistently named best hospital, Lexington Medical Center dedicates itself to providing quality health services that meet the needs of its communities. Ranked #1 in the Columbia metro area by U.S. News & World Report, Lexington Medical Center is the only hospital named one of the Best Places to Work in South Carolina and the first hospital in the state to achieve Magnet with Distinction status for excellence in nursing care.
The 607-bed teaching hospital anchors a health care network that includes six community medical centers and employs more than 8,700 health care professionals. The network includes a cardiovascular program recognized by the American College of Cardiology as South Carolina's first HeartCARE CenterTM and an accredited Cancer Center of Excellence affiliated with MUSC Hollings Cancer Center for research and education. The network also features an occupational health center, the largest skilled nursing facility in the Carolinas, an Alzheimer's care center and nearly 80 physician practices. Its postgraduate medical education programs include family medicine and transitional year residencies.
Job Summary
Assists the Registered Pharmacists in performing a variety of technical duties related to the packaging and distribution of drugs to patients. Provides care / treatment to Neonate, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult, and Geriatric patients. Fills in-patient drug orders (including IV) under the direct supervision of a registered pharmacist. Maintain appropriate stock levels on nursing units and within the Pharmacy. Completes stock drug request for units. Restocks automated dispensing machines. Responsible for labeling and pre-packing medications. Delivers medications to nursing units as needed. Assists in maintaining order and cleanliness within the Pharmacy Department. Performs documenting and record keeping tasks for controlled substances. Will perform unit inspections including checking for medication expiration dates. Abides by all pharmacy laws and regulations.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Education : High School Diploma or equivalent
Minimum Years of Experience : None.
Substitutable Education & Experience (Optional) : None.
Required Certifications / Licensure : Current certification (CPhT), Pharmacy Technician Registration, or Pharmacy Intern Certificate (Candidates that are not registered with the SC Board of Pharmacy may apply, but must be registered with the state of South Carolina as a Pharmacy Technician prior to their official start date if hired).
Required Training : None.
Essential Functions
- Patient Care / Customer Relations / Teamwork :
Demonstrates, through work performance, the meaning of the hospital's mission and values.
Attendance is within organizational policy.
Demonstrates appropriate communication of information to all ages.
Duties & Responsibilities
Fills in-patient drug orders under the direct supervision of a registered pharmacist
We are committed to offering quality, cost-effective benefits choices for our employees and their families :
Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of LMC to provide equal opportunity of employment for all individuals, and to remain compliant with applicable state and federal laws and regulations. LMC strives to provide a discrimination-free environment, and to recruit, select, on-board, and employ all employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including but not limited to, lactation. LMC endeavors to upgrade and promote employees from within the hospital where possible and consistent with the employee's desires and abilities and the hospital's needs.
