PHARMACY TECH II

The Hospital Authority of Miller County•Colquitt, GA

About The Position

The Pharmacy Technician assists the pharmacist with the daily functions of Miller Pharmacy. The pharmacy operates seven days a week, and the position rotates weekend work with other staff. Pharmacy hours are Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.; Saturday, 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.; and Sunday, 1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. The role supports prescription processing, patient and prescriber communications, billing, inventory management, and pharmacy operations while maintaining patient confidentiality and compliance with applicable policies and 340B inventory regulations. The technician is expected to contribute to a friendly, caring, safe environment for customers and teammates, follow organizational and professional requirements, and perform other duties as needed. Work takes place in a well-lighted, air-conditioned environment with moderate noise; exposure to high noise, bright lights, limited hazardous substances, body fluids, or infectious organisms may occur. Workloads may fluctuate, and overtime may be scheduled as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Technician registration with the Georgia State Board of Pharmacy.
Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPHT) certification within 12 months of hire.
Ability to communicate in English verbally and in writing.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to hear alarms, a telephone, and normal speaking voice; near-normal hearing is required.
Near-normal vision, including near and distance clarity and ability to distinguish colors.
Good manual dexterity and eye-hand-foot coordination.
Ability to perform repetitive tasks or motions.
Ability to stand and walk continuously during the shift; bend, stoop, push, pull, lift or carry up to 20 pounds frequently; and perform occasional sitting, climbing, twisting, reaching above the shoulder, and lifting or carrying more than 50 pounds with assistance.
Ability to wear protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.
Ability to change tasks without losing efficiency or composure and work through periods of stress and fluctuating workloads.
Ability to work rotating weekends; overtime may be scheduled as needed.

Nice To Haves

One year of pharmacy experience preferred.
Additional languages preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist the pharmacist with daily pharmacy department functions.
Answer phones and assist customers at the window and doors.
Pull outdates from pharmacy inventory.
Replenish stock and maintain inventory, including daily orders and shelf checks for shortages, overstock, and outdates.
Fill prescriptions accurately and without delay; process, count, and label prescriptions.
Receive prescriptions and gather and process patient information.
Enter and maintain patient, doctor, and drug information in the computer system.
Bill prescriptions to appropriate third parties and charge accounts.
Receive training on 340B inventory regulations and maintain compliance.
Contact doctors’ offices for refills, patient or prescription information, and clarifications; contact insurance companies when needed.
Check in prescription orders and follow up on shorts, overages, order errors, outdates, credits, and out-of-stock items, including front-of-store orders when necessary.
File invoices appropriately and check owed items to ensure they have been ordered and received.
Stock the prescription department daily with supplies, bags, vials, and other items.
Return prescriptions not picked up after 30 days to stock and credit the insurance company and patient records.
Maintain confidentiality of patient and business-related information.
Check and record refrigerator temperature and humidity daily.
Follow professional, regulatory, organizational, and guest-relations requirements, including attending required meetings, training, in-services, and evaluations.
Report suspected illegal or unethical behavior and comply with applicable laws, regulations, and organizational policies.
Perform other duties as needed; duties and responsibilities may change.