Pharmacy Tech II

The Hospital Authority of Miller County•Colquitt, GA

23h•Onsite

About The Position

JOB SUMMARY: To assist the pharmacist in the daily functions of the pharmacy department. All activities will be performed in support of the strategy, vision, and values of Miller County Hospital. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. All activates must be in compliance with Equal Employment Opportunity laws, HIPAA, ERISA, and other regulations, as appropriate.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED (Required)
2-4 years Retail pharmacy or hospital pharmacy setting experience or national certification (Required)
Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT), must be obtained within 12 months of hire, Technician Registration with Georgia State Board of Pharmacy
Ability to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.
Strong written and verbal skills.
Basic Computer Skills
Have near normal hearing: Hear alarms/telephone/normal speaking voice.
Have near normal vision: Clarity of vision (both near and far), ability to distinguish colors.
Have good manual dexterity.
Have good eye-hand foot coordination.
Ability to perform repetitive tasks/motion.
Continuously within shift (67-100%): Standing, Walking.
Frequently within shift (34-66%): Bending/Stooping, Pushing/Pulling, Lift/carry up to 20lbs, Lift/carry greater than 20 lbs. with assistance.
Occasionally within shift (1-33%): Sitting, Climbing, Twist at waist, Lift/Carry greater than 50 lbs. with assistance, Reaching above shoulder.

Nice To Haves

Vocational/Technical Degree in Pharmacy technology or related field (Preferred)
National Certification through Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or Exam for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians (ExCPT)
Additional languages preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible for assisting pharmacists in receiving, processing, and dispensing of all Physicians’ orders for medications, IV solutions, and outpatient prescriptions.
Transports drugs and supplies to and from the pharmacy area to ensure delivery of quality care according to established protocols and Transport times.
Receives training in aseptic technique and performs duties and responsibilities of an IV technician.
Responsible for answering phones, window, and doors.
Assist in pulling out dates from main pharmacy and automated dispensing cabinets.
Assist in stock replenishment and maintaining inventory.
Fills nursing home prescriptions without errors and without delay.
Bills nursing home prescriptions to appropriate third parties and charge accounts.
Responsible for answering phones, window, and doors.
Receives training of 340B inventory regulations and maintains compliance.
Works with pharmacists in performing monthly nursing station audits.