Pharmacy Technician

About the Role

• Assists a registered pharmacist in procuring, preparing, packaging, distributing, and disposing of medications and pharmaceutical supplies.
• Aids in providing quality pharmaceutical care.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintains an established inventory of drugs and commonly used supplies; re-orders and stocks items upon delivery.
• Repackages and compounds pharmaceutical products following departmental, USP, DEA, and FDA guidelines.
• Operates, troubleshoots, monitors, and cleans departmental automation and equipment.
• Ensures pharmacist product verification and facilitates medication distribution to maintain product integrity.
• Maintains accurate records and patient profiles, including charging and crediting.
• Responds to customer needs by answering phone calls, receiving/distributing messages, and triaging requests.
• Manages time and prioritizes tasks to ensure timely and safe patient care.
• Assists with operational support functions, including minor housekeeping and department cleaning/disinfecting/decontaminating standards.
• Conducts quality assurance inspections focused on TJC requirements, examining product integrity and expiration.
• Safely and accurately handles, prepares, distributes, and disposes of hazardous and non-hazardous products following departmental, OSHA, USP, and EPA guidelines.
• Participates in professional activities and organizations to stay informed of current trends and practices.
• Completes all required training and competency assessments.
• Attends educational in-services.
• Assists in the orientation and training of new personnel.
• May serve as a resource for less experienced staff, providing technical information and guidance.
• 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 a Pharmacy Technician or completion of an 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).
• Lifts up to 75 lbs max.
• Carries 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 tasks.

Environmental Factors

• Potential 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.
• Environmental factors may vary depending on assigned work area and tasks.