Pharmacy Dispensing Technician

PruittHealth • Valdosta, GA

80d

About The Position

The position involves preparing medications under the direction of a pharmacist. Responsibilities include measuring, mixing, counting, packaging, labeling, and recording amounts and dosages of medications. The role is essential in ensuring the accuracy and safety of medication dispensing.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED
• Must be a current Certified Pharmacy Technician - State of South Carolina
• National Pharmacy Technician Certification is required.
• 3 years pharmacy experience preferred.
• Should be familiar with medical terminology.
• Excellent communication skills

Responsibilities

• Pulls correct medication form shelf and scans against prescription label for accuracy.
• Packages medication in appropriate container for correct dispensing system.
• Mixes pharmaceutical preparations according to written orders.
• Labels medication container with correct prescription label and necessary auxiliary labels.
• Cleans and helps maintain equipment and work areas.
• Replenishes medications in emergencies, refrigerator, and controlled substances boxes accordingly.
• Prints delivery manifests and places in correct delivery tote.
• Locks delivery tote when ready for delivery; ensures totes are loaded to delivery vehicle.
• Unpacks items returned in totes and forwards to appropriate department.
• Pulls stickers for reorder items and forwards them to Inventory Manager.
• Places received stock on shelves accurately.
• Keeps medication storage area clean and free of dust and clutter.
• Completes and documents all assigned medication storage area inspections at least monthly.
• Identifies and replaces outdated or unusable medications.
• Generates reports and labels as required.
• Maintains logs, records and other required documentation accurately.
• Collects data, conducts operations checklists and quality monitors and completes documentation as assigned.
• Assists in training new partners as required.
• Maintain TCGRx equipment.
• Replenishes AdvantageRx containers.
• Fills AdvantageRx trays.
• Operations AdvantageRx dispensing equipment including ATP-384, InSpectRx and Corrector.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees