Pharmacy Tech III

Overview



Piedmont Medical Network is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

At Piedmont Medical Network, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

The Pharmacy Technician serves as a part of the healthcare team at Piedmont Medical Center and collaborates with other team members to provide optimal care. The Pharmacy Technician accepts responsibility and accountability for provision of care in accordance with the current policies and procedures. Assists pharmacists in preparing, labeling and distributing medications, maintaining the drug inventory and supplies, receiving, sorting, and stocking medications and supplies. Bills and credits medications to patients.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates the accurate and safe preparation, distribution and control of medications throughout the continuum of care. Demonstrates proficiency with pharmacy software, hardware and equipment. 
• Assists pharmacists in preparing, labeling and distributing medications, maintaining the drug inventory and supplies, receiving, sorting, and stocking medications and supplies.
• Bills and credits medications to patients.
• Additional training in specialized areas of need, such as pharmacy buyer or automated dispensing cabinet functions, on specific software, hardware or pharmacy automation, preparation of sterile IV compounds, not including chemotherapy, checking the work of other technicians as eligible, or other advanced duties as assigned.
• Performs sterile IV compounding/admixture.  May perform in an informal leadership role. 
• Performs related duties as required.

Qualifications

Required:

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Experience: 
  • Acute Care Setting: 
    • Considerable knowledge and application of basic mathematic skills, including ratio and proportion relationships; 
    • Strong verbal and written communication skills, and ability to follow verbal and written instructions. 
    • Considerable knowledge of medication names (both trade and generic) and their doses, routes of administration and adverse effects.         
• Certifications/Registrations/Licenses: 
  • Current SC Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacy Intern license required. 
  • American Heart Association BLS Certification required, must be obtained within 7 days of hire. 

 

Preferred:

• Education: Associates Degree preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of two years in any setting with one year of experience in a hospital setting preferred
• Certifications/Registrations/Licenses: 
  • SC State-Certified Pharmacy Technician registration preferred. 
  • National Pharmacy Technician certification (PTCB) preferred

Organization Description

Piedmont Medical Network has served the community of York County and beyond for more than 30 years. Piedmont Medical Network - Rock Hill Hospital is a 288-bed facility th