Part Time Pharmacy Technician

About the Role

Part Time Pharmacy Technician

Key Responsibilities

• Under the direct supervision of a registered pharmacist, procure, prepare, package, distribute, and dispose of medications and pharmaceutical supplies to assist the department in providing quality pharmaceutical care for all patients.
• Maintain an established inventory of drugs and commonly used supplies; re-order and stock items upon delivery to ensure immediate availability.
• Maintain competency and follow departmental, USP, DEA, and FDA guidelines when repackaging and compounding pharmaceutical products.
• Properly operate, troubleshoot, monitor, and clean departmental automation and equipment.
• Ensure Pharmacist product verification and facilitate the timely and appropriate distribution of medications to maintain product integrity.
• Maintain accurate records and patient profiles, including charging and crediting.
• Respond timely to customers' needs by answering phone calls, receiving and distributing messages, and triaging requests appropriately.
• Understand and implement appropriate time management and prioritization of tasks, ensuring timely and safe patient care.
• Assist with operational support functions, including minor housekeeping activities and department cleaning/disinfecting/decontaminating standards to maintain the work area.
• Conduct regular quality assurance inspections focused on TJC requirements, including the examination of product integrity and expiration.
• Maintain competency and follow departmental, OSHA, USP, and EPA guidelines to safely and accurately handle, prepare, distribute, and dispose of hazardous and non-hazardous products.
• Participate in professional activities and organizations to maintain knowledge of current trends, practices, and developments.
• Complete all required training and competency assessments in a timely fashion.
• Attend educational in-services as appropriate.
• Assist 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 and 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 physical demands:
• 36-75 lbs, 0-33% of the work day (occasionally).
• 20-35 lbs, 34-66% of the workday (frequently).
• 10-20 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly).
• Lifting up to 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

• Environmental exposures may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Factors may 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.