Pharmacy Technician

About the Role

This role operates on a shift from 9a-7:30p (10 hours) and supports the pharmacy department in providing quality pharmaceutical care for all patients.

Key Responsibilities

• Under the direct supervision of a registered pharmacist, procures, prepares, packages, distributes, and disposes of medications and pharmaceutical supplies.
• Maintains an established inventory of drugs and commonly used supplies; re-orders and stocks items upon delivery.
• 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.
• 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.
• Assists with operational support functions, including minor housekeeping and department cleaning/disinfecting/decontaminating standards.
• 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.
• 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 demands.
• Occasional to frequent standing & walking.
• Occasional sitting.
• Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing).

Environmental Factors

• Potential exposures include: 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.