Pharmacy Tech

Emory•Lithonia, GA

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of a registered pharmacist, the Pharmacy Tech procures, prepares, packages, distributes, and disposes of medications and pharmaceutical supplies to support quality pharmaceutical care for patients. The position maintains inventory, reorders and stocks supplies, and follows applicable departmental, USP, DEA, FDA, OSHA, and EPA guidelines when handling, repackaging, compounding, distributing, and disposing of pharmaceutical products. The technician operates, troubleshoots, monitors, and cleans departmental automation and equipment, facilitates pharmacist product verification, and supports timely distribution while maintaining product integrity. The role also maintains accurate records and patient profiles, including charging and crediting; responds to customer requests; prioritizes work to support safe, timely patient care; and assists with cleaning, quality assurance inspections, and department operations. The schedule is 7 consecutive 10-hour shifts followed by 7 days off, generally from 12:00 PM to 10:30 PM. Shift times may vary based on departmental needs. The schedule follows a two-week pay period and includes every other weekend and holidays that fall within the scheduled rotation. The technician maintains professional knowledge and competency through required training, competency assessments, and educational in-services; assists with orientation and training of new personnel; and may provide technical guidance to less experienced staff. Other duties may be assigned or requested.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Successful completion of an ASHP-accredited technician training program or enrollment in a professional-related school preferred.
Six months of Pharmacy Technician experience or completion of an ASHP-accredited technician training program preferred.
Current CPhT certification through PTCB or NHA and active Georgia Pharmacy Technician registration, or current enrollment in an accredited School of Pharmacy with a current Georgia Pharmacy Intern license.
Maintain certification and registration throughout employment.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.
Completion of an ASHP-accredited technician training program or enrollment in a professional-related school.
Six months of Pharmacy Technician experience or completion of an ASHP-accredited technician training program.

Responsibilities

Procure, prepare, package, distribute, and dispose of medications and pharmaceutical supplies under the direct supervision of a registered pharmacist.
Maintain established inventory of drugs and commonly used supplies; reorder and stock items upon delivery.
Follow departmental, USP, DEA, FDA, OSHA, and EPA guidelines when repackaging, compounding, handling, preparing, distributing, and disposing of pharmaceutical products.
Operate, troubleshoot, monitor, and clean departmental automation and equipment.
Ensure pharmacist product verification and facilitate timely and appropriate medication distribution while maintaining product integrity.
Maintain accurate records and patient profiles, including charging and crediting.
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, minor housekeeping, and department cleaning, disinfecting, and decontaminating standards.
Conduct regular quality assurance inspections focused on TJC requirements, including examinations of product integrity and expiration dates.
Participate in professional activities and organizations to stay informed about 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 may serve as a resource for less experienced staff.
Perform other duties as assigned or requested.