Pharmacy Tech I

Phoebe Putney Health System•Albany, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

To assist the pharmacist in the daily functions of the pharmacy department. This role is responsible for assisting pharmacists in receiving, processing, and dispensing of all physicians' orders for medications, IV solutions and outpatient prescriptions. The Pharmacy Tech I also transports drugs and supplies to and from the pharmacy area to ensure the delivery of quality care according to established protocols and transport times. Training in aseptic technique and performing duties and responsibilities of an IV technician is preferred. The role also involves answering phones, attending to the window and doors, and loading/unloading the pneumatic tube system. Additionally, the Pharmacy Tech I assists in pulling out dates from the main pharmacy and automated dispensing cabinets, helps with stock replenishment, and maintains inventory. They work with pharmacists in performing monthly nursing stat tasks. The position adheres to hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines, performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the organization's core values, mission, and vision, and performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures. The role also requires maintaining current knowledge in present areas of responsibility through self-education and attending ongoing educational programs, attending staff meetings, and completing mandatory in-services, requirements, and competency evaluations on time. Demonstrates competency at all levels in providing care to all patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs. For non-clinical areas, has attended training and demonstrates usage of age-specific customer service skills. Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED (Required)
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 / Technical Degree in Pharmacy technology or related field (Preferred)
1+ years retail pharmacy or hospital pharmacy setting experience (Preferred)
Training in aseptic technique and performs duties and responsibilities of an IV technician preferred.

Responsibilities

Assisting pharmacists in receiving, processing, and dispensing of all physicians' orders for medications, IV solutions and outpatient prescriptions.
Transporting drugs and supplies to and from the pharmacy area.
Answering phones, window and doors, also loading and unloading the pneumatic tube system.
Assist in pulling out dates from main pharmacy and automated dispensing cabinets.
Assist in stock replenishment and maintaining inventory.
Works with pharmacists in performing monthly nursing stat.