Pharmacy Inventory Tech

Emory•Decatur, GA

About The Position

The Pharmacy Inventory Technician works in an inpatient, retail, or infusion setting under the direct supervision of a registered pharmacist. The role follows departmental and regulatory guidelines to procure, receive, package, distribute, and dispose of medications and pharmaceutical supplies in support of quality pharmaceutical care. The technician maintains drug and supply inventory, reorders and stocks deliveries, operates and maintains departmental automation and equipment, and keeps accurate procurement and return records. The position also responds to customer requests, prioritizes tasks to support timely and safe patient care, assists with housekeeping and cleaning requirements, and conducts quality assurance inspections focused on TJC requirements, product integrity, and expiration. The technician follows applicable departmental, OSHA, USP, and EPA guidelines for safely handling and disposing of hazardous and non-hazardous products. The role includes ongoing training and competency assessments, attending educational in-services, and helping orient and train new personnel. The technician may provide technical guidance to less experienced staff and perform other duties as assigned or requested. This is a part-time position. The work setting may vary by assigned area and tasks. Physical requirements include occasional lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds, occasional to frequent standing and walking, occasional sitting, and close eye work. Environmental exposures may include blood-borne pathogens, biohazardous waste, chemicals and fumes, communicable diseases, electrical shock, varied floor surfaces and temperatures, indoor and outdoor conditions, latex, lighting, patient-care handling injuries, radiation, and shift work. Travel may be required, and personal protective equipment, including respirators, may be used.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
Active Georgia Pharmacy Technician registration, or current enrollment in an accredited School of Pharmacy with a current Georgia Pharmacy Intern license.
Must maintain registration throughout employment.
Ability to meet physical requirements, including occasional lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

Procure, receive, package, distribute, and dispose of medications and pharmaceutical supplies according to departmental and regulatory guidelines.
Maintain established inventory of drugs and commonly used supplies; reorder and stock items upon delivery.
Operate, troubleshoot, monitor, and clean departmental automation and equipment.
Maintain accurate records and invoices for procurement and returns of medications and pharmaceutical supplies.
Respond to customer needs by answering phone calls, receiving and distributing messages, and appropriately triaging requests.
Manage and prioritize tasks to support timely and safe patient care.
Assist with operational support functions, minor housekeeping, and department cleaning, disinfecting, and decontaminating standards.
Conduct regular quality assurance inspections focused on TJC requirements, including checking product integrity and expiration dates.
Handle, distribute, and dispose of hazardous and non-hazardous products safely and accurately in accordance with departmental, OSHA, USP, and EPA guidelines.
Participate in professional activities and organizations to maintain knowledge of current trends, practices, and developments.
Complete required training and competency assessments on time and attend educational in-services as appropriate.
Assist with orientation and training of new personnel and provide technical information and guidance to less experienced staff when needed.
Perform other duties as assigned or requested.