Prisma Health·Columbia, South Carolina
Assists pharmacists in the preparation, labeling, and distribution of medications to patients. Responsible for maintaining inventory, compounding doses, and complying with state and federal pharmacy regulations.
Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
Assists pharmacists in performing a variety of duties related to the provision of pharmaceutical care to patients. These duties require knowledge of and skills in the preparation and distribution of drugs in various dosage forms. Responsible for unique tasks consistent with intern certification status requirement, and also performs specialized tasks not performed by other technicians. Supports pharmaceutical care for patients and complies with laws & regulations of appropriate state and federal agencies and Joint Commission guidelines.
Essential Functions
All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's purpose: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference
Obtains supplies, prepares and labels drug orders under the direct supervision of a pharmacist. Calculates and compounds aliquot doses.
Distributes and/or transports medications to appropriate patient care areas in a timely manner and under a pharmacist's supervision.
Makes beneficial recommendations for improvements in procedures, guidelines and continuing education training.
Monitors inventory levels, stocks shelve, maintains order and cleanliness in assigned areas and maintains all required records.
Receives and/or initiates verbal medication orders if authorized to do so by his/her supervising pharmacist.
Serves as a good steward of the institution's resources, including time on the job.
Provides training and participates in the in servicing of departmental employees and students.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Work Shift: Variable (United States of America)
Facility: 1510 Richland Hospital
Department: 15107300 Pharmacy
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Requires current enrollment in an accredited professional pharmacy program or completion of a Board of Pharmacy approved technician course. Must hold a valid pharmacy intern registration for those working in South Carolina.
Market context
Pharmacy technician roles in South Carolina are often driven by steady demand in retail, hospital, and outpatient settings, where employers need support with dispensing, inventory, and patient service. Competition can be strongest for candidates who already hold South Carolina registration and can meet the PTCB certification timeline. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your registration status and prepare documentation before applying.