About this role
Responsibilities:
Maintains oversight of all aspects of the hospital's storage of medications both in the pharmacy department, ADC’s and off campus locations that maintain a non-dispensing drug outlet permit.
Inventory Control:
Monitors usage and notifies pharmacy purchasing agent of drugs which need to par levels decreased or removed from formulary due to expiration.
Ensures all expired medications are removed from circulation and quarantined in appropriate area to await return or destruction.
Optimizes the individual Pyxis machines inventory and adjust par levels based on stock outs in conjunction with supervising pharmacist.
Able to maintain and troubleshoot pharmacy printers, copier and fax machine (change paper and ink/ribbon, reset printers, etc).
Understands the components of the Patient Medication Profile and uses this information for problem resolution.
Uses computer system to maintain accuracy of medication charges, charging for dispensed medications and crediting medications that are returned to the pharmacy. Enters correct date of service for all charges/credits.
Assists the Pharmacist in the Operation of the Inpatient Drug Distribution System.
Delivery/Security of Medications including refilling pyxis machines and entering correct expiration date.
Compounding and Prepacking:
Accurately and securely pulls and refills controlled substances.
Accurately prepares Compounded Sterile Products following USP 797 and 800 Guidelines.
Accurately prepares Compounded non-sterile products following USP 795 Guidelines.
Technician Checking: SC State Certified Technicians only:
Accurately checks authorized medications pulled by other technicians for refill of automated dispensing cabinets or refill of patient medication orders via daily cart fill.
Accurately checks authorized premixed IVs and mini-bag plus medications pulled by other technicians for refill of patient IV orders via IV batch processing.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
South Carolina Pharmacy Technician Registration
State of South Carolina & National Certifications
Founded in 1906, McLeod Health is a locally owned and managed, not for profit organization supported by the strength of more than 900 members on its medical staff and more than 2,900 licensed nurses. McLeod Health is also composed of approximately 15,000 team members and more than 90 physician practices throughout its 18-county service area. With seven hospitals, McLeod Health operates three Health and Fitness Centers, a Sports Medicine and Outpatient Rehabilitation Center, Hospice and Home Health Services. The system currently has 988 licensed beds, including Hospice and Behavioral Health. The hospitals within McLeod Health include: McLeod Regional Medical Center, McLeod Health Dillon, McLeod Health Loris, McLeod Health Seacoast, McLeod Health Cheraw, McLeod Health Clarendon and McLeod Behavioral Health.
If you would enjoy working in a dynamic environment and are looking for an opportunity to become part of a stellar team of professionals, we invite you to apply online today. We are an equal opportunity employer.
Other facts
About McLeod Health
McLeod Health is the region's destination for medical excellence. Our excellence extends from the Midlands to the Coast along the border of North and South Carolina - serving more than one million people. As medical needs grow – we grow, expand, and improve our facilities and services.
The McLeod Health network is comprised of 7 hospitals with locations in Florence, Darlington, Dillon, Manning, Cheraw, Loris, and Little River. We have also expanded into the Carolina Forest area of Myrtle Beach with physician practices, outpatient services and a free-standing emergency department.
Founded over a century ago, McLeod is a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system which features the strength of 850 physicians and 2,700 registered nurses, and approximately 15,000 team members. McLeod constantly seeks to improve patient care with efforts that are physician led, data-driven and evidence-based.
What you'll do
- The Pharmacy Technician is responsible for overseeing medication storage, inventory control, and assisting pharmacists in drug distribution. They also handle compounding and checking medications prepared by other technicians.
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