Pharmacy Technician

Pharmacy Technician

Job Category: Skilled Support Requisition Number: PHARM002991

Location: West Columbia, SC 29169, USA

Description

Palmetto Infusion provides comprehensive ambulatory and home-based infusion services to both acute and chronically ill patients. Our centers care for people by providing patients and their families with a convenient, affordable, and safe place to receive infusion treatments. We strive for more than personal service – always delivering a warm and attentive health care experience that boosts patients' state-of-mind, improves their health, and quality of life.

About the Role: The Pharmacy Technician is under the direct supervision of a pharmacist. Pharmacy Technicians may have specific designated roles based on the line of business: Ambulatory Infusion Clinics, Home Infusion, and/or Specialty Pharmacy. The Pharmacy Technician serves patients by performing technical duties in the prescription generation and preparation process.

Schedule: Monday – Friday; 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Work experience as a pharmacy technician or graduation from an accredited pharmacy technician technical program.
• Proficient at partner programs (i.e.: MS Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Ability to cope with ambiguous, changing environment while under pressure in a calm manner.
• Must be able to work as a team member and develop productive and cooperative working relationships with all members of the Palmetto Infusion team.

Essential Functions:

• Maintains all licensure and continuing education requirements
• Completes and demonstrates work related competencies based on business line and work duties
• Maintains proper competencies based on assigned role and may be cross-trained in multiple pharmacy areas to assist pharmacy team as a whole
• Ensure prescription orders are printed with accurate lot numbers and correct quantity calculated for pharmacist final check under a pharmacist supervision
• Assists with clinic stock distribution including emergency boxes and OTC stock meds
• Assists pharmacists in any prescription related tasks
• Following all regulation standards maintains logs for cleaning, maintenance, and monitoring
• Monitors and retrieves expired medications from stock and assists Pharmacist in Charge in the event of a medication recall based on company policy
• Abides by all federal and state pharmacy laws and regulations and Palmetto Infusion Policies and Procedures

About the Benefits:

• Competitive Compensation
• Comprehensive Medical Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Company Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life and Disability Insurance
• Additional Voluntary Supplemental Plans
• Flexible Spending Account (Medical and Dependent Care)
• Health Savings Account
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Discounts
• Ramsey SmartDollar Program
• Referral Program
• Tuition Assistance
• Paid Time Off
• 8 Paid Company Holidays

Patient Advocacy Statement: At Palmetto Infusion, we believe that patient advocacy is at the heart of everything we do, regardless of our roles within the organization. Each member of our team is dedicated to putting the needs and well-being of our patients first. Whether we're working directly with patients or supporting them behind the scenes, our commitment to being a compassionate advocate is paramount. We understand that every interaction, every decision, and every effort contribute to the quality of care our patients receive.

Together, we strive to ensure that every individual feels heard, supported, and empowered throughout their healthcare journey. This dedication to patient-centered care is what creates "The Palmetto Experience" — a standard of excellence that defines us and enriches the lives of those we serve.

Physical Demands:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the primary functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to frequently stand, walk, sit, bend, twist, talk, and hear. There may be prolonged periods of sitting, keyboarding, reading, as well as driving or riding in transport vehicles. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include reading, distance, computer, and color vision. Talking and hearing are essential to communicate with patients, vendors, and staff.

Other: All employees must uphold the confidentiality of protected health information and follow all HIPAA policies. This position has access to sensitive information and a breach of information may be grounds for immediate termination.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.