Pharmacy Technician
About The Position
Under the direct supervision of a registered pharmacist, the Pharmacy Technician procures, prepares, packages, distributes, and disposes of medications and pharmaceutical supplies to support quality pharmaceutical care for patients. The role maintains drug and supply inventories; follows departmental, USP, DEA, FDA, OSHA, and EPA guidance; and safely handles, prepares, distributes, and disposes of hazardous and non-hazardous products. The technician operates, troubleshoots, monitors, and cleans pharmacy automation and equipment, supports pharmacist verification and timely medication distribution, and maintains accurate records and patient profiles, including charges and credits. The role also responds to customer requests, prioritizes work to support safe and timely care, assists with department cleaning and quality assurance inspections, completes training and competency assessments, and participates in educational and professional activities. The technician may help orient and train new personnel and 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 experience as a Pharmacy Technician 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.
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 appropriately triaging requests.
- Manage and prioritize tasks to support timely and safe patient care.
- Assist with operational support, housekeeping, and department cleaning, disinfecting, and decontaminating standards.
- Conduct quality assurance inspections focused on TJC requirements, including checking product integrity and expiration dates.
- Follow departmental, OSHA, USP, and EPA guidelines when 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 in a timely manner and attend educational in-services as appropriate.
- Assist with orientation and training of new personnel; may provide technical information and guidance to less experienced staff.
- Perform other duties as assigned or requested.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
