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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.
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.
Enters patient charges and credits as well. 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.
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
Minimum Requirements
In Lieu Of
Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses
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
Day (United States of America)
Location
Greenville Memorial Med Campus
Facility
1008 Greenville Memorial Hospital
Department
Pharmacy
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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).