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 inventory, reorders and stocks supplies, and follows departmental, USP, DEA, FDA, OSHA, and EPA guidelines when handling, repackaging, compounding, distributing, and disposing of pharmaceutical products. It also 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 technician responds to customer needs, manages and prioritizes tasks to support safe and timely patient care, and helps maintain clean and safe work areas. Responsibilities include quality assurance inspections focused on TJC requirements and product integrity and expiration, completing training and competency assessments, attending educational in-services, and participating in 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. The listed shift is 10:30–21:00, seven days on and seven days off. Travel may be required, and 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.
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 drug and commonly used supply inventory; reorder and stock items upon delivery.
Follow departmental, USP, DEA, FDA, OSHA, and EPA guidelines when handling, repackaging, compounding, distributing, and disposing of pharmaceutical products.
Operate, troubleshoot, monitor, and clean departmental automation and equipment.
Facilitate pharmacist product verification and 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.
Prioritize and manage tasks to support timely and safe patient care.
Perform operational support, housekeeping, cleaning, disinfecting, and decontaminating activities to maintain the work area.
Conduct regular quality assurance inspections focused on TJC requirements, product integrity, and expiration dates.
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 and, when appropriate, provide technical information and guidance to less experienced staff.
Perform other duties as assigned or requested.