Job Description
Summary
In partnership with the Drug Shortage Pharmacist, the drug shortage technician is responsible for assisting in the assessment, preparation and contingency planning for all drug shortages.
The technician will assist the pharmacist with the procurement of shortage medications and inventory management specifically.
Entity
Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Cost Center
CC000615 CHS - Pharmacy - IP Distribution Center (Main)
Pay Rate Type
Hourly
Pay Grade
Health-23
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Work Shift
Job Description
- Assist the drug shortage coordinator by obtaining counts for all medications from all MUHA pharmacies which are on the drug shortage watch list in preparation and planning for the weekly drug shortage call.
- When needed, purchasing medications that are on shortage from alternative vendors or through direct purchases with manufacturers.
- Appropriately organizing medications within the pharmacy distribution center that are on shortage, ensuring all counts are kept up to date and product is rotated to prevent product from expiring.
- Under the direction of the drug shortage coordinator, help to facilitate the transfer of medications between hospitals and from the distribution center to the pharmacies within the MUHA system who are in greatest need of product.
- Assist with the transfer of all costs of procured medications to the end user.
Additional
Job Description
High school diploma or equivalent (GED) and at least six months of experience as a pharmacy technician is required. 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.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required, either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR / AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.
If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!
The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and / or federal regulations.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.
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