Job Description Summary
Under the supervision and direction of the pharmacy supervisor/staff pharmacist, fills routine orders for unit doses, prepackaged pharmaceuticals, prepares small IVs and performs related duties. Total parenteral nutrition and chemotherapy preparation.Entity
Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)Worker Type
EmployeeWorker Sub-Type
PRNCost Center
CC004799 ORBG - PharmacyPay Rate Type
HourlyPay Grade
Health-21Scheduled Weekly Hours
19Work Shift
Job Description
Job Summary
Under the supervision and direction of the pharmacy supervisor/staff pharmacist, fills routine orders for unit doses, prepackaged pharmaceuticals, prepares small IVs and performs related duties. Total parenteral nutrition and chemotherapy preparation.
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED. Current registration as a Pharmacy Technician by the South Carolina Board of Pharmacy (SCBOP) and national certification by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or the Exam for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians (ExCPT) or ability to attain certification with six (6) month of commencement is required and must be maintained.
Work Environment
Works primarily in a pharmaceutical setting with light traffic. May required occasional prolonged standing and walking. Must be able to lift supplies and equipment.
Supervisory Responsibilities
None.
Financial Responsibilities
None.
Essential Functions
Counts, packages and labels unit doses for inspection by pharmacist and fills routine orders and non-prescription pharmaceuticals. Prepares total parenteral nutrition and chemotherapy.
Assists pharmacist as directed including filling orders and preparing labels.
Assists with IV preparation and delivery.
Logs all drugs delivered to pharmacy into Talyst carousel.
Prepares and makes deliveries to units and ancillary departments.
Works with pharmacist to fill and exchange unit dose containers and to refill stock including receiving supplies.
Performs other miscellaneous and related duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements
Physical requirements are primarily related to the essential functions of any job. In order to perform the essential functions of this position, you must be able to stand, walk, use hands, reach, stoop, talk and hear.
Must be able to lift or exert energy up to 10 pounds 75% of the time and up to 25 pounds 25% of the time.
Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less) is required.
Mental Requirements
Must possess to ability to read and understand simple instructions, short correspondence and
memos. Ability to effectively present information one on one or in small group situations to
families, patients, visitors or staff.
Must possess the ability to perform more complex math functions (add, subtract, multiply and
divide) using numbers and units of money.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or
diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving concrete variables and standardized
situations.
Age Groups
This position primarily interacts with all adults but prepares pharmaceuticals for all ages and provides direct patient care. All staff members must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skill necessary to meet the physical, psycho/social, educational, safety, and related needs of the persons in the assigned work area.
Additional Job Description
Education: High School Degree or Equivalent Work Experience: 0-6months
Current registration as a Pharmacy Technician by the State of South Carolina Board of Pharmacy (SCBOP)is required and must be maintained. Must obtain and maintain Pharmacy Technician Certification (Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or Exam for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians (ExCPT)) certification:
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