Pharmacy Technician

Emory•Decatur, GA

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 position maintains drug and commonly used supply inventories, reorders and stocks delivered items, and follows departmental, USP, DEA, FDA, OSHA, and EPA guidelines for pharmaceutical products, including hazardous and non-hazardous materials. The technician operates, troubleshoots, monitors, and cleans departmental automation and equipment; facilitates pharmacist product verification and timely medication distribution; and maintains accurate records and patient profiles, including charges and credits. The role also supports customer requests, prioritizes work to promote safe and timely patient care, maintains a clean work area, and performs quality assurance inspections focused on TJC requirements and product integrity. The technician completes required training and competency assessments, attends educational in-services, participates in professional activities, and may help orient and train new personnel or provide technical guidance to less experienced staff. Other duties may be assigned or requested. The listed shift is 07:00–17:30, seven days on and seven days off. Travel may be required. Physical demands and environmental exposures may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Personal protective equipment, including respirators, may be required.

Requirements

Current CPhT certification through PTCB or NHA and active Georgia Pharmacy Technician registration; alternatively, current enrollment in an accredited School of Pharmacy with a current Georgia Pharmacy Intern license.
Maintain certification and registration throughout employment.
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.
Ability to meet the listed physical demands, including lifting up to 75 pounds and carrying objects up to 35 pounds.
Use personal protective equipment, including respirators when 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 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 an established inventory of drugs and commonly used supplies; 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 triaging requests appropriately.
Manage and prioritize tasks to support timely and safe patient care.
Assist with operational support, housekeeping, and department cleaning, disinfecting, and decontaminating standards.
Conduct regular quality assurance inspections focused on TJC requirements, including examining product integrity and expiration.
Follow departmental, OSHA, USP, and EPA guidelines for safely and accurately 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, as needed, provide technical information and guidance to less experienced staff.
Perform other duties as assigned or requested.