Pharmacy Tech - Per Diem

East Cooper Medical Center is one of South Carolina's leaders in healthcare. Our approach to medicine is designed to provide patients with successful outcomes, fast recovery times, and a better quality of life. Our hospital combines technology and clinical expertise with compassion to provide personalized care for a lifetime. Our expanded scope of services, our commitment to quality & safety, and our outstanding team of caregivers have attracted patients throughout the Lowcountry and beyond, and have contributed to or hospital being nationally recognized. Interested in joining our team? Apply today! 

Facility: East Cooper Medical Center 
Location: Mount Pleasant, SC 
Department: Pharmacy
Position Type: Per Diem 
Work Schedule: 8 hour shifts

Pharmacy Vision: The pharmacy team will deliver remarkable care that is patient-centric and purposedriven
through teamwork and joy.The Technician serves as a part of the healthcare team at Novant
Health and collaborates with other team members, to provide optimal care. The Technician accepts
responsibility, authority, and accountability for management and provision of care in accordance with the
current policies and procedures.

Position Summary
The Pharmacy Technician supports optimal patient care by working collaboratively within the healthcare team. Under the direction of a licensed pharmacist, the technician assists in the preparation, distribution, and administration of medications across various settings, including acute care, oncology, and specialty pharmacy.

The technician upholds Novant Health’s mission, vision, and values, while maintaining the highest standards of safety, service, and regulatory compliance.

Essential Job Functions
General Responsibilities
    • Fill and deliver medication orders for patients of all age groups
    • Perform non-sterile and sterile compounding (including hazardous drug prep in oncology)
    • Replenish automated dispensing machines, crash carts, and emergency kits
    • Document and label accurately in EMRs and other systems
    • Use pharmacy equipment and software proficiently
    • Answer and screen phone calls, escalating to pharmacist when appropriate
    • Assist with training and orientation of new team members

Setting-Specific Functions
Acute Care
    • Perform medication distribution
    • Support medication histories and inventory tasks
    • Support IV preparation and verification (if validated)
Oncology Pharmacy
    • Compound and deliver hazardous/non-hazardous sterile admixtures
    • Maintain regulatory compliance for USP 797/800, BOP, DEA, DHHS
Specialty Pharmacy
    • Fill, prepare, and ship specialty medications
    • Use point-of-sale systems and coordinate with patients
    • Manage tracking and delivery to ensure timely service

Core Competencies
Patient Care
    • Accurately prepare and distribute medications
    • Communicate clearly with patients, caregivers, and providers
Teamwork & Communication
    • Identify process improvement opportunities
    • Collaborate across disciplines to achieve shared goals
Compliance & Organizational Alignment
    • Follow Novant Health policies and meet all licensure, training, and accreditation requirements
Quality & Standards of Excellence
    • Support the Pharmacy’s mission to improve medication access, safety, and health outcomes
    • Uphold the First Do No Harm (FDNH) safety behaviors
Human Experience
    • Create positive patient interactions and use plain language to explain processes
    • Demonstrate cultural sensitivity, model inclusion, and promote a welcoming environment

Minimum Qualifications
Education
    • High School Diploma or GED – Required
    • Associate Degree – Preferred (required for certain validating duties)

Experience
    • Must meet at least one of the following:
    • Acute Care: Experience in three pharmacy skills (e.g., medication distribution, sterile compounding, medication listing, controlled substance accountability, privileged ADS, validating duties, procurement)
    • Outpatient Oncology: Experience in three pharmacy skills OR 2 years in acute care/oncology + certification + proficiency in a third skill
    • Specialty Pharmacy: 4 years in any pharmacy setting OR 2 years in a specialty pharmacy setting
    • In lieu of 4 years, may accept 2 years in sterile compounding (IV/chemo).

Licensure/Certification
    • Current registration with State Board of Pharmacy – Required
    • PTCB or NHA Certification – Required within 60 days of hire
    • OR enrollment in pharmacy school with NCBOP intern license
    • OR active FPGEE/FPGEC status

Additional Requirements
    • Two specialized pharmacy technician certifications from PTCB, BPTS, or NPTA
    • OR one additional certification for Validating Techs (NC only)
    • Proficiency in basic math, communication, and computer skills (MS Word, Outlook, EMRs)
    • Ability to travel or drive to multiple locations as needed

Preferred Qualifications
    • Nephrology certification
    • Familiarity with medication names (trade/generic), dosage, routes of administration, adverse effects
    • Experience with inventory and medication management