Pharmacy Technician III – PRN Position Available In Richland, South Carolina

Pharmacy Technician

III – PRN

Columbia, South Carolina
Pharmacy Technician

III – PRN

R-0000043955
Columbia, South Carolina
Professional Care & Therapists
Nursing, Advanced Practice Providers, & Therapists
Part Time
Hospital Authority (MUHA)
Job Description Summary
The Pharmacy Technician III provides technical support to the drug distribution activities of the Department of Pharmacy Services. 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.
Entity
Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type​
PRN
Cost Center

CC000906 COL

– Pharmacy (NMC)
Pay Rate Type
Hourly
Pay Grade
Health-23
Scheduled Weekly Hours
12
Work Shift
Rotating (United States of America)
Job Description

Entity/Organization:

MUHA (Medical University Hospital Authority/Medical Center)

FLSA Status:

Hourly

Hours Per Week:

Job Description/Summary:

The Pharmacy Technician III provides technical support to the drug distribution activities of the Department of Pharmacy Services. 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.

Minimum Training and Education:

High school diploma or equivalent (GED) and 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.
Additionally, the applicant is required to have an additional area-specific certification (may include but not limited to state certification, compounding certification, etc. 2 years of experience as a pharmacy technician is required.

Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations:

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required, either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.

Physical Requirements:

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) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance. (Continuous) Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous)

• (Selected Positions) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous) Ability to work in a latex safe environment. (Continuous)
• Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Frequent)
• (Selected Positions)
• Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Frequent)
• (Selected Positions)
• Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. (Continuous) (Selected Positions)
• Additional Job Description

Minimum Training and Education:

High school diploma or equivalent (GED) and 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.
Additionally, the applicant is required to have an additional area-specific certification (may include but not limited to state certification, compounding certification, etc. 2 years of experience as a pharmacy technician is required.

Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations:

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required, either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.