Pharmacy Technician

Pharmacy
Full Time
PM Shift
2nd shift 7 on/7off

Sign-On Bonus:Up to $1500

Consistently named best hospital, Lexington Medical Center dedicates itself to providing quality health services that meet the needs of its communities. Ranked #1 in the Columbia metro area by U.S. News & World Report, Lexington Medical Center is the only hospital named one of the Best Places to Work in South Carolina and the first hospital in the state to achieve Magnet with Distinction status for excellence in nursing care.

The 607-bed teaching hospital anchors a health care network that includes six community medical centers and employs more than 8,700 health care professionals. The network includes a cardiovascular program recognized by the American College of Cardiology as South Carolina’s first Heart

CARE Center

TMand an accredited Cancer Center of Excellence affiliated with MUSC Hollings Cancer Center for research and education. The network also features an occupational health center, the largest skilled nursing facility in the Carolinas, an Alzheimer’s care center and nearly 80 physician practices. Its postgraduate medical education programs include family medicine and transitional year residencies.

Assists the Registered Pharmacists in performing a variety of technical duties related to the packaging and distribution of drugs to patients. Provides care/treatment to Neonate, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult, and Geriatric patients. Fills in-patient drug orders (including IV) under the direct supervision of a registered pharmacist. Maintain appropriate stock levels on nursing units and within the Pharmacy. Completes stock drug request for units.

Restocks automated dispensing machines. Responsible for labeling and pre-packing medications. Delivers medications to nursing units as needed. Assists in maintaining order and cleanliness within the Pharmacy Department. Performs documenting and record keeping tasks for controlled substances. Will perform unit inspections including checking for medication expiration dates. Abides by all pharmacy laws and regulations.

Minimum Education
:
High School Diploma or equivalent
Minimum Years of Experience
:
None.
Substitutable Education & Experience (Optional):
None.
Required Certifications/Licensure
:
Current certification (CPhT), Pharmacy Technician Registration, or Pharmacy Intern Certificate (Candidates that are not registered with the SC Board of Pharmacy may apply, but must be registered with the state of South Carolina as a Pharmacy Technician prior to their official start date if hired).
Required Training
:
None.

• Patient Care/Customer Relations/Teamwork:
  • Demonstrates, through work performance, the meaning of the hospital’s mission and values.
  • Responds quickly to customer needs.
  • Demonstrates respect, sensitivity, cooperation, openness, flexibility, positive attitude, and a pleasant manner toward others.d. Objective and open to others’ views.
  • Gives and welcomes feedback, contributes to positive team spirit.
  • Participates in performance improvement activities.
• Organizational/Departmental Policies and Procedures.
  • Attendance is within organizational policy.
  • Tardiness is within organizational policy.c. Completes mandatory training.
  • Submits assignments on time.
  • Follows organizational and departmental policies and procedures.
• Age Specific:
  • Demonstrates appropriate communication of information to all ages.
  • Considers the age of the patient when performing duties.

• Pharmacy Specific
  
  Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Fills in-patient drug orders under the direct supervision of a registered pharmacist
  • Maintain appropriate stock levels in the nursing units and pharmacy.
  • Completes stock drug request for units.
  • Restocks Automated dispensing machines.
  • Fill prescriptions under the direct supervision of a pharmacist.
  • Responsible for labeling and prepacking medications.
  • Delivers medications to nursing units as needed.
  • Provides training for new employees and students.
  • Suggests ideas for controlling costs.
  • Assists in maintaining order and cleanliness in the pharmacy.
  • Performs documenting and record keeping tasks for control substances.
  • Responsible for medication…