Pharmacy Technician II

Piedmont Medical Center Hospital 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 Center, 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 Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program 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 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. 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. 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 Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.Tenet participates in the E-Verify program. Follow the link below for additional information.E-Verify: The employment practices of Tenet Healthcare and its companies comply with all applicable laws and regulations.