Pharmacy Tech

Emory•Lithonia, GA

20d

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, follows applicable departmental and regulatory guidelines for repackaging and compounding, and operates, troubleshoots, monitors, and cleans pharmacy automation and equipment. The technician facilitates pharmacist verification and timely medication distribution, maintains records and patient profiles, responds to customer requests, and supports safe and efficient pharmacy operations. The role also includes quality assurance inspections, housekeeping and cleaning activities, required training and competency assessments, continuing education, and assistance with orienting and training new personnel. The position may provide technical guidance to less experienced staff and may perform other duties as assigned. This is a part-time position, generally scheduled from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM. The schedule includes every other weekend and rotating Tuesday or Thursday weekday coverage. Weekday shifts primarily focus on inventory duties such as receiving, organizing, and moving medication stock and pharmacy supplies. Shift times may vary based on departmental needs. Travel may be required.

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.
Must maintain certification and registration throughout employment.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including lifting up to 75 pounds and carrying objects up to 35 pounds.
Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, may be required.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.
Successful completion of an ASHP-accredited technician training program or enrollment in a professional-related school.
Six months of experience as a Pharmacy Technician 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 an established drug and supply inventory; reorder and stock items upon delivery.
Follow departmental, USP, DEA, and FDA guidelines when repackaging and compounding pharmaceutical products.
Operate, troubleshoot, monitor, and clean departmental automation and equipment.
Ensure pharmacist product verification and facilitate timely, 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.
Perform operational support, minor housekeeping, and department cleaning, disinfecting, and decontaminating activities.
Conduct regular quality assurance inspections focused on TJC requirements, including examining product integrity and expiration dates.
Follow departmental, OSHA, USP, and EPA guidelines for safely handling, preparing, distributing, and disposing of hazardous and non-hazardous products.
Participate in professional activities and organizations to maintain knowledge of 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, when appropriate, provide technical information and guidance to less experienced staff.
Perform other duties as assigned or requested.
Cover scheduled every-other-weekend shifts and rotating Tuesday or Thursday weekday shifts; perform inventory-related duties during weekday coverage.