Pharmacy Tech I
Phoebe Putney Health System•Albany, GA
•Onsite
About The Position
Assists pharmacists with the daily functions of the pharmacy department. The Pharmacy Tech I supports receiving, processing, and dispensing medication orders, IV solutions, and outpatient prescriptions; transports medications and supplies; and helps maintain pharmacy inventory and automated dispensing cabinets. The role also supports pharmacy communications and other departmental operations while following hospital and departmental policies, procedures, attendance guidelines, and organizational values.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Registered Technician with the Georgia State Board of Pharmacy.
- Obtain certification as a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) within one year of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Vocational or technical degree in pharmacy technology or a related field.
- At least one year of experience in a retail pharmacy or hospital pharmacy setting.
- Training in aseptic technique and ability to perform IV technician duties and responsibilities.
Responsibilities
- Assist pharmacists in receiving, processing, and dispensing physicians’ orders for medications, IV solutions, and outpatient prescriptions.
- Transport drugs and supplies to and from the pharmacy area according to established protocols and transport times.
- Answer phones and respond at the window and doors; load and unload the pneumatic tube system.
- Assist with pulling expired dates from the main pharmacy and automated dispensing cabinets.
- Assist with stock replenishment and inventory maintenance.
- Work with pharmacists in performing monthly nursing stat duties.
- Follow hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines, policies, and procedures.
- Maintain current knowledge in areas of responsibility through self-education and ongoing educational programs.
- Attend staff meetings and complete mandatory in-services, requirements, and competency evaluations on time.
- Demonstrate competency in providing care to patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs.
- For non-clinical areas, attend training and demonstrate age-specific customer service skills.
- Wear protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.
- Perform other duties as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
