Job Description Summary

The Medication Area Auditor Technician will ensure medications are used and maintained in compliance with applicable regulatory standards and health system policies. This position will be primarily remote with required travel most days to MUSC clinics and sites.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Regular

Cost Center

CC000613 CHS - Pharmacy - IP (SJCH)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-22

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

• Performs inspections of all medication areas, pharmacies and clinics as assigned.
• Inspects assigned medication areas, medication refrigerators/freezers/warmers, and carts containing medications monthly or as directed focusing on drug storage compliance, medication security and integrity.

• Documents medication area inspection findings in assigned electronic record keeping system.
• Documents medication safety risks in electronic safety event reporting system.
• Communicates verbally and in writing with MSUP Pharmacist, MSUP Leadership, MSIC, and nursing leaders as necessary when findings are non- compliant with regulatory standards or medication safety risks are identified.
• Attends continuing education programs and required in-services and meetings such as the monthly staff meetings.
• Assists the pharmacist in precepting pharmacy students or residents during rotations.
• Assists in orientation and training of new personnel in assigned areas.
• Actively participates in process improvement and quality assurance.
• Assists in cross-training of personnel in assigned areas.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Attend MUSC Health, state, and national pharmacy conferences as necessary
• Complete assigned tasks per defined project scope, timelines, and budgets for implementation. Work to prescribed methodologies for all implementations.
• May work on multiple implementations simultaneously.

Additional Job Description

High school diploma or equivalent (GED) and 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. Additionally, the applicant is preferred to have an additional area-specific certification (may include but not limited to state certification, compounding certification, etc. One year of pharmacy related experience is required.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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