What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacy Tech II, Retail FT Days position at Prisma Health?
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 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's retail pharmacies. A Pharmacy Technician Certified is competent in all Technician Registered accountabilities in addition, assures clinical, departmental, and independent leadership development annually.
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
Advanced Inventory fulfillment within the warehouse settings of Pharmacy Consolidated Service Center and / or acute care sites
Total parental nutrition compounding, non-sterile compounding, Pediatric responsibilities including the drawing up / compounding pediatric doses, e care space one or more following : In the acute
In the retail space completion of tasks in advanced areas as outlined by the South Carolina Pharmacy Practice Act as tasks requiring Pharmacy Technician Certification.
Interprets and prepares medication orders by filling provider orders, medication kits / trays, automated dispensing cabinets, and floor stock requisitions. Completes the cart fill and code tray refills. Handles all controlled substances in compliance with regulations and policies.
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. Accurately enters patient charges and credits as well.
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.
Adheres with regulatory guidelines for pharmacy compounding of sterile and non-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 answering the phone within three rings, servicing the pharmacy window in a timely and accurate manner, 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, clean room 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
Performs other duties as assigned.
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 - Six (6) months experience as a Pharmacy Tech.
In Lieu Of
Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses
State Certified Pharmacy Tech with the SC Board of Pharmacy
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
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 ski
Mathematical skills
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Location
Greenville Memorial Med Campus
Facility
4002 Upstate Pharmacy
Department
40027318 Upstate Pharmacy-CFM
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