Pharmacy Technician III- PRN

About the role

The Pharmacy Technician III assists a registered pharmacist with support activities and processes required to dispense medical prescriptions. Collects, inputs, and verifies prescription, refill, and patient information. Receives and stocks incoming supplies. May prepare labels and routine prepacked orders. May be expected to perform some clerical duties relating to the department.

Responsibilities

• Collects, inputs, and verifies prescription, refill, and patient information.
• Receives and stocks incoming supplies.
• May prepare labels and routine prepacked orders.
• May be expected to perform some clerical duties relating to the department.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) with 1 year experience.
• Current registration as a Pharmacy Technician by the State of South Carolina Board of Pharmacy (SCBOP), and national certification by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) is required and must be maintained.
• At least 2 years of pharmacy technician experience and experience in sterile compounding preferred.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Frequent)
• Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (Frequent)
• Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Frequent)
• Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent)
• Ability to work indoors. (Continuous)
• Ability to work from elevated areas. (Frequent)
• Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent)
• Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent)
• Ability to bend at the waist. (Frequent)
• Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent)
• Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent)
• Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent)
• Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous)
• Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous)
• Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Continuous)
• Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs. unassisted. (Infrequent)
• Ability to lift/lower objects 15 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted. (Infrequent)
• Ability to lift from 36 inches to overhead 15 lbs. (Infrequent)
• Absorb 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous)
• See and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance. (Continuous)
• Match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous)
• Determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous)
• Maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous)
• Perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous)
• Work in a latex safe environment. (Continuous)
• Maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Frequent)
• Be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. (Continuous)

Skills

• Excellent communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical terminology and practices.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

Hourly rate commensurate with experience.

Schedule

PRN (as needed).

Additional Information

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.