Thank you for considering a career at Roper St. Francis Healthcare!
Scheduled Weekly Hours :
Work Shift :
Days / Evenings (United States of America)
Rotating Shifts - 7 : 00am-3 : 30pm / 10 : 00am-6 : 30pm
Job Summary :
The Medication Reconciliation Pharmacy Technician I is responsible for gathering, verifying, and documenting home medication regimens for patients admitted to assigned areas of RSFH.
This role interviews the patient and / or caregiver to create a home medication list for the purpose of facilitating medication reconciliation by the provider.
The duties require expert knowledge in brand and generic names of medications. The Medication Reconciliation Pharmacy Technician I works under the supervision of a Registered Pharmacist.
Minimum Qualifications :
Education : High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required. Completion of a pharmacy technician training program is desirable.
Experience : Six months prior pharmacy technician experience is preferred. Retail pharmacy experience is preferred.
Licensure / Certification :
All technicians must register with the South Carolina State Board of Pharmacy and must renew their registration annually.
State Certification from the South Carolina State Board of Pharmacy is preferred.
A valid Intern Certificate issued by the South Carolina State Board of Pharmacy is an acceptable substitute for the Pharmacy Technician registration.
Primary Source Verification (if applicable) :
Knowledge / Skills : Highly effective verbal communication and interpersonal skills with visitors and other healthcare team members to establish working relationships that foster optimal quality of patient care.
Must be a self-starter and able to work independently.
Other : Contacts :
Contacts :
Work Demands / Environment :
Frequent sitting, walking, standing, stooping, bending, crouching, reaching. May require lifting or moving items up to 25 lbs.
Frequent use of finger / hand dexterity. Constant talking or hearing. Corrected hearing and vision to normal range. Minimal risk of exposure to blood, body fluids or tissue.
Must have use of both hands, be able to see clearly and read small type such as that on unit-dose medication packages and syringes.
Possible exposure to infectious materials, communicable diseases, toxic substances, biohazardous materials, pharmacological preparations and / or other conditions common to a pharmacy environment.
Requires work under stressful conditions, deadlines, and / or irregular hours. Ability to read and comprehend. Requires the use of office equipment, such as computer terminals, personal computers, and telephones.
Roper St. Francis Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer.
Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with :
- Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
- Prescription drug coverage
- Flexible spending accounts
- Life insurance w / AD&D
- Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
- Paid time off
- Educational Assistance
- And much more
- Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.
Department :
Admin - Pharmacy - Roper Hospital