Job Description

Job Location: Parkview Columbia - West Columbia, SC 29169
Salary Range: $18.00 - $23.00 Hourly

POSITION SUMMARY: Under a pharmacist’s supervision, performs designated technical and clerical tasks associated with the preparation, labeling and dispensing of medications.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Supports the Staff Pharmacist/PIC & Director of Operations in the day to day operations.
2. Collects prescriptions and identifies medication for dispensing. Pulls appropriate drug bottle from shelf.
3. Under the direction of a pharmacist, assembles and packages medication according to prescription.
4. Prepares and affixes labels in accordance with the dispensing order and under the supervision of a pharmacist.
5. Gathers appropriate “Drug Information Material” as needed for prescribed drug.
6. Answers the telephone and forwards to appropriate person.
7. General knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and insurance billing.
8. Assist customers with non-medical questions as appropriate-refers to pharmacist on duty for medication questions/concerns.
9. Able to perform computer & cash register operations.
10. Cleans workstation and shelves as needed. Keeps area uncluttered and organized.
11. Attends designated staff meetings as scheduled.
12. Assists pharmacist with ordering process of medications and supplies.
13. Performs other tasks or duties as requested.
14. Only Certified Pharmacy Technicians (CPhT) are permitted to take call-in prescriptions for Doctors and Doctor’s offices, if permitted by the pharmacist-in-charge. Certified Pharmacy Technicians are not permitted to take and prescriptions for controlled substances via the telephone.
15. Complete all necessary documentation when assisting with dispensing and distributing medications in accordance with applicable State and Federal Laws and regulations.
16. Comply with FDA mandates and self-imposed manufacturer restrictions on particular drugs, as applicable including REMS programs and manufacturer limited distribution drug requirements.

QualificationsMINIMUM PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES AND JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Knowledge of basic drug terminology and pharmaceutical calculations.
2. Ability to work with others.
3. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
4. Possess good organizational and time management skills.
5. Proficient in data entry and use of a computer.
6. Possesses the ability and initiative to plan for and complete daily activities with minimal direction.
7. Dependable in attendance and job performance.
8. Must be a Registered pharmacy technician and must have a current unrestricted license with South Carolina Board of Pharmacy.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
1. Preferably, minimum one-year’s experience as a pharmacy technician preparing labels and maintaining pharmacy needs.
EDUCATION:
1. Pharmacy Technician License required
2. State Certified Pharmacy Technician License preferred