Pharmacy Technician 1

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta•Atlanta, GA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Assists pharmacists and prepares medications for dispensing under the direct supervision of a registered pharmacist, in accordance with state and federal law. The role supports safe, appropriate, and timely medication services by processing orders, filling prescriptions and stock orders, preparing and compounding medications, distributing medications, maintaining supplies and records, and supporting pharmacy workflow and staff training. The position is based at 2220 North Druid Hills Road. The listed shift is evening, with workdays Monday through Sunday and a scheduled start time of 7:30 AM and end time of 4:00 PM.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Georgia pharmacy technician or pharmacy intern registration.
Good organizational skills and ability to learn and use computer systems.
Proficient in reading, writing, and mathematics.
No experience is necessary; alternatively, retail experience as a pharmacy technician is accepted.

Nice To Haves

Enrollment in an accredited college of pharmacy.
Knowledge of medical and pharmaceutical terminology and generic medications.
Experience as a pharmacy technician in a retail setting.

Responsibilities

Process medication orders and dispense medications under direct licensed pharmacist supervision to ensure safe and appropriate patient care.
Fill physician orders accurately and efficiently and obtain a pharmacist check before dispensing.
Fill medication stock orders for areas such as Urgent Care, Specialty Care Centers, nursing units, Pyxis, floor stock, and anesthesia and operating room code trays; obtain a pharmacist check before dispensing.
Anticipate and prioritize workload, organize phone calls and window traffic, and keep the pharmacist informed.
Maintain smooth workflow by using problem-solving skills.
Distribute medications promptly to nursing units and use discharge and transfer reports as directed.
Prioritize Now/Stat, ASAP, and routine orders to meet appropriate turnaround times.
Prepare and compound medications accurately using proper techniques under direct pharmacist supervision; minimize waste and log medications appropriately.
Maintain stock and supplies, including par levels, stock solutions, prepackaged medications, want-book entries, and end-of-shift restocking; follow up with the next shift on outstanding medication needs.
Check assigned pharmacy stock sections monthly for expired medications, remove expired items, flag medications expiring within three months, and document completion.
Maintain a clean and organized work area.
Complete assigned quality assurance documentation, including hood cleaning, refrigerator temperature, and area inspections.
Participate in required departmental training, education, and certification; complete orientation and training checklists and modules.
Complete projects that develop professional skills and support department goals, and contribute to department objectives through effective participation.
Use extra time to assist others or work on department projects.
Precept and participate in the orientation and training of new and existing employees, use effective educational techniques, identify performance deficiencies, provide feedback and training, and routinely report employee progress to the Education Pharmacist or team leaders.