Pharmacy Technician

Emory•Atlanta, GA

1d•Onsite

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 assist the department in providing quality pharmaceutical care for all patients. This role involves hazardous compounding, handling, and delivery, specifically for the Tower Pharmacy. The position operates on a 7 on/7 off schedule, working Wednesday through Tuesday from 1pm to 11:30pm. The technician will maintain an established inventory of drugs and supplies, re-order and stock items, and ensure immediate availability. They must maintain competency and follow departmental, USP, DEA, and FDA guidelines when repackaging and compounding pharmaceutical products, and properly operate, troubleshoot, monitor, and clean departmental automation and equipment. Ensuring pharmacist product verification and facilitating timely medication distribution are key responsibilities. The role also includes maintaining accurate records and patient profiles, responding to customer needs, managing time effectively, and assisting with operational support functions like housekeeping and department cleaning to maintain work area standards. Regular quality assurance inspections focused on TJC requirements, including product integrity and expiration, are necessary. The technician must follow departmental, OSHA, USP, and EPA guidelines for handling hazardous and non-hazardous products. Participation in professional activities, completing required training and competency assessments, and attending educational in-services are expected. The technician may also assist in orienting and training new personnel and serve as a resource for less experienced staff. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred.
Successful completion of an ASHP accredited technician training program or enrollment in a professional-related school preferred.
6 months experience as Pharmacy Technician or completion of ASHP-accredited tech training program preferred.
Current CPhT certification through either 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 through entire length of employment.

Responsibilities

Procures, prepares, packages, distributes, and disposes of medications and pharmaceutical supplies.
Maintains an established inventory of drugs and commonly used supplies; re-orders and stocks items upon delivery.
Maintains competency and follows departmental, USP, DEA, and FDA guidelines when repackaging and compounding pharmaceutical products.
Properly operates, troubleshoots, monitors, and cleans departmental automation and equipment.
Ensures Pharmacist product verification and facilitates the timely and appropriate distribution of medications.
Maintains accurate records and patient profiles including charging and crediting.
Responds timely to customers' needs by answering phone calls, receiving and distributing messages, and triaging requests appropriately.
Understands and implements appropriate time management and prioritization of tasks ensuring timely and safe patient care.
Assists with operational support functions, including minor housekeeping activities and department cleaning/disinfecting/decontaminating standards.
Conducts regular quality assurance inspections focused on TJC requirements, including the examination of product integrity and expiration.
Maintains competency and follows departmental, OSHA, USP, and EPA guidelines to safely and accurately handle, prepare, distribute, and dispose of hazardous and non-hazardous products.
Participates in professional activities and organizations to maintain knowledge of current trends, practices, and developments.
Completes all required training and competency assessments in a timely fashion.
Attends educational in-services as appropriate.
Assists in the orientation and training of new personnel.
May serve as a resource for less experienced staff, providing technical information and guidance.
May perform other duties as assigned or requested.