Pharmacy Technician III

Pharmacy Technician III

Pharmacy Technician III

Location: Columbia, South Carolina

Entity: Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Job Type: Full Time

Job Description: The Pharmacy Technician III assists a registered pharmacist with support activities and processes required to dispense medical prescriptions. Collects, inputs, and verifies prescription, refill, and patient information. Receives and stocks incoming supplies. May prepare labels and routine prepacked orders. May be expected to perform some clerical duties relating to the department.

Minimum Training and Education: High school diploma or equivalent (GED) with 1 year experience.

Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations: Current registration as a Pharmacy Technician by the State of South Carolina Board of Pharmacy (SCBOP), and national certification by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) is required and must be maintained. At least 2 years of pharmacy technician experience and experience in sterile compounding preferred.

Physical Requirements: Ability to perform job functions while standing, sitting, and walking. Ability to climb stairs, work indoors, and in confined/cramped spaces. Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs. unassisted. Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. Ability to work in a latex safe environment.