Pharmacy Tech

About the Role

• 7-on/7-off schedule.
• Position works 7 consecutive 10-hour shifts, generally 12:00 PM–10:30 PM.
• Shift times may vary based on departmental needs.
• Schedule is based on a two-week pay period and includes working every other weekend, as well as holidays that fall within the scheduled rotation.

Key Responsibilities

• Under the direct supervision of a registered pharmacist, procures, prepares, packages, distributes, and disposes of medications and pharmaceutical supplies to assist the department in providing quality pharmaceutical care for all patients.
• Maintains an established inventory of drugs and commonly used supplies; re-orders and stocks items upon delivery to ensure immediate availability.
• Maintains competency and follows departmental, USP, DEA, and FDA guidelines when repackaging and compounding pharmaceutical products.
• Properly operates, troubleshoots, monitors, and cleans departmental automation and equipment.
• Ensures Pharmacist product verification and facilitates the timely and appropriate distribution of medications to maintain product integrity.
• Maintains accurate records and patient profiles including charging and crediting.
• Responds timely to customers' needs by answering phone calls, receiving and distributing messages, and triaging requests appropriately.
• Understands and implements appropriate time management and prioritization of tasks ensuring timely and safe patient care.
• Assists with operational support functions, including minor housekeeping activities and department cleaning/disinfecting/decontaminating standards to maintain the work area.
• Conducts regular quality assurance inspections focused on TJC requirements, including the examination of product integrity and expiration.
• Maintains competency and follows departmental, OSHA, USP, and EPA guidelines to safely and accurately handle, prepare, distribute, and dispose of hazardous and non-hazardous products.
• Participates in professional activities and organizations to maintain knowledge of current trends, practices, and developments.
• Completes all required training and competency assessments in a timely fashion.
• Attends educational in-services as appropriate.
• Assists in the orientation and training of new personnel.
• May serve as a resource for less experienced staff, providing technical information and guidance in pharmacy techniques and policies to ensure the delivery of efficient, quality service.
• May perform other duties as assigned or requested.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred.
• Successful completion of an ASHP accredited technician training program or enrollment in a professional-related school preferred.
• 6 months experience as Pharmacy Technician or completion of ASHP-accredited tech training program preferred.
• Current CPhT certification through either PTCB or NHA.
• Active Georgia Pharmacy Technician registration, or current enrollment in an accredited School of Pharmacy with a current Georgia Pharmacy Intern license.
• Must maintain certification and registration through the entire length of employment.

Physical Requirements

• Medium-Heavy lifting (36-75 lbs occasionally, 20-35 lbs frequently, 10-20 lbs constantly).
• Lifting 75 lbs max.
• Carrying of objects up to 35 lbs.
• Occasional to frequent standing & walking.
• Occasional sitting.
• Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing).
• Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

Environmental Factors

• Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks.
• Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure, Bio-hazardous waste, Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors, Communicable diseases, Electrical shock, Floor Surfaces, Hot/Cold Temperatures, Indoor/Outdoor conditions, Latex, Lighting, Patient care/handling injuries, Radiation, Shift work.
• Travel may be required.
• Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators may be required.