Pharmacy Tech
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 role maintains drug and supply inventory, follows applicable departmental and regulatory guidelines when repackaging or compounding products, and operates and maintains pharmacy automation and equipment. It also supports accurate records and patient profiles, appropriate medication distribution, customer communications, quality assurance, and safe handling of hazardous and non-hazardous products. 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 assignments primarily focus on inventory duties such as receiving, organizing, and moving medication stock and pharmacy supplies. Shift times may vary based on departmental needs. The technician may help train and orient new personnel and provide technical guidance to less experienced staff.
Requirements
- 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.
- The posting lists six months of Pharmacy Technician experience or completion of an ASHP-accredited technician training program as preferred.
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 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 drug and commonly used supply inventories; 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 calls, receiving and distributing messages, and triaging requests.
- Manage and prioritize tasks to support timely and safe patient care.
- Perform operational support and minor housekeeping, including department cleaning, disinfecting, and decontaminating.
- Conduct quality assurance inspections focused on TJC requirements, including checking product integrity and expiration.
- Follow departmental, OSHA, USP, and EPA guidelines for safe handling, preparation, distribution, and disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous products.
- Participate in professional activities and organizations to stay current with trends, practices, and developments.
- Complete required training and competency assessments and attend educational in-services as appropriate.
- Assist with orientation and training of new personnel and provide technical information and guidance to less experienced staff as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned or requested.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
High school or GED
