Pharmacy Technician

Emory Healthcare•Decatur, GA

18d•$25 - $30

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 medication and supply inventory, reorders and stocks items, and follows departmental, USP, DEA, FDA, OSHA, and EPA guidelines for repackaging, compounding, and handling pharmaceutical products. The technician operates, troubleshoots, monitors, and cleans pharmacy automation and equipment; supports pharmacist product verification and timely medication distribution; and maintains accurate records and patient profiles, including charges and credits. The technician responds to customer needs, manages and prioritizes work to support safe, timely patient care, and assists with housekeeping, cleaning, and quality assurance inspections focused on product integrity, expiration dates, and TJC requirements. The position also includes completing training and competency assessments, attending educational in-services, participating in professional activities, and helping orient and train personnel. The technician may provide technical information and guidance to less experienced staff and may perform other assigned duties. The scheduled shift is 10:30–21:00 on a seven-days-on/seven-days-off rotation. Travel may be required. Physical demands include lifting up to 75 pounds, carrying objects up to 35 pounds, standing and walking occasionally to frequently, sitting occasionally, and close eye work. Work environments and exposures vary by assigned area and tasks and may include blood-borne pathogens, biohazardous waste, chemicals and fumes, communicable diseases, electrical shock, varied floor surfaces and temperatures, indoor and outdoor conditions, latex, patient-care handling injuries, radiation, and shift work. Personal protective equipment, including respirators, may be required.

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.
Certification and registration must be maintained 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 experience as a Pharmacy Technician or completion of an ASHP-accredited technician training program 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 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 appropriately triaging requests.
Manage and prioritize tasks to ensure timely and safe patient care.
Assist with operational support, minor housekeeping, and department cleaning, disinfecting, and decontaminating activities.
Conduct regular quality assurance inspections focused on TJC requirements, product integrity, and expiration dates.
Follow departmental, OSHA, USP, and EPA guidelines when safely 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.