Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
Job Summary
Assists pharmacists in performing a variety of duties related to the provision of pharmaceutical care to patients. These duties require knowledge of and skills in the preparation and distribution of drugs in various dosage forms. Responsible for unique tasks consistent with intern certification status requirement, and also performs specialized tasks not performed by other technicians. Supports pharmaceutical care for patients and complies with laws & regulations of appropriate state and federal agencies and guidelines of JCAHO.
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
Obtains supplies, prepares and labels drug orders under the direct supervision of a pharmacist. Calculates and compounds aliquot doses.
Distributes and/or transports medications to appropriate patient care areas in a timely manner and under a pharmacist's supervision.
Makes beneficial recommendations for improvements in procedures, guidelines and continuing education training.
Monitors inventory levels, stocks shelve, maintains order and cleanliness in assigned areas and maintains all required records.
Receives and/or initiates verbal medication orders if authorized to do so by his/her supervising pharmacist.
Serves as a good steward of the institution's resources, including time on the job.
Provides training and participates in the in servicing of departmental employees and students.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervisory/Management Responsibilities
Minimum Requirements
Education - Completion of a South Carolina Board of Pharmacy approved technician course OR current enrollment or letter of acceptance in a professional academic pharmacy program at an accredited university
Experience - Satisfactory progress maintained in the professional academic pharmacy program
In Lieu Of
Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of National, State, and Corporate regulations and standards.
Knowledge of medical and pharmacy terminology.
Mathematical skills
Problem-solving abilities
Ability to work in team situations
Ability to handle urgent, stressful situations
Corporate and departmental mandatory training required annually
Ability to exhibits interpersonal skills in interacting with supervisors, peers, and others outside pharmacy.
Work Shift
Variable (United States of America)
Location
Richland
Facility
4002 Upstate Pharmacy
Department
PH Pharmacy - 10 Richland
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Welcome to Prisma Health Allied Health Division Prisma Health is committed to providing new team member with a solid foundation to launch their career with us. Our program combines quality classes, core curriculum, simulation, one-on-one skills validation, hands-on application with preceptors and professional development. Our multidisciplinary clinical education model is one of the first in the country to unify education across different disciplines creating consistency in training for all team members.
Program Structure Prisma Health innovates an organized, comprehensive, and robust approach to clinical education. Our structured orientation plan with guided education, computer-based training content and precepted time with experienced team members within the same discipline creates a foundation for success. We will provide opportunities of clinical and continuing professional development along with reflective practice sessions to aid in the development of self-care and resilience. Team members will have access to simulation and skill lab experience using current professional curriculum, standards, and evidence-based guidelines
Who leads the Allied Health Program? Each service line is led by clinical educators with a vast range of experience and expertise in your chosen specialty. All our clinical educators who serve in our programs have a love and a desire to teach. Our educators are integrated into all aspects of the Allied Health. Our programs include Pharmacy, Respiratory, Lab, Therapies, Radiology, Surg techs, and Mobile medicine (EMT).