Part Time Pharmacy Technician

Emory Healthcare•Johns Creek, GA

10h•$25 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of a registered pharmacist, this role procures, prepares, packages, distributes, and disposes of medications and pharmaceutical supplies to assist the department in providing quality pharmaceutical care for all patients. The technician will maintain an established inventory of drugs and commonly used supplies, re-ordering and stocking items upon delivery to ensure immediate availability. They will maintain competency and follow departmental, USP, DEA, and FDA guidelines when repackaging and compounding pharmaceutical products. The role involves operating, troubleshooting, monitoring, and cleaning departmental automation and equipment, and ensuring pharmacist product verification for timely and appropriate distribution of medications. Accurate record-keeping, including charging and crediting, is essential. The technician will respond to customer needs by answering phone calls, receiving and distributing messages, and triaging requests. They will understand and implement appropriate time management and prioritization of tasks to ensure timely and safe patient care. This role also includes assisting with operational support functions, such as minor housekeeping activities and department cleaning/disinfecting/decontaminating standards. Regular quality assurance inspections focused on TJC requirements, including product integrity and expiration, will be conducted. The technician will maintain competency and follow departmental, OSHA, USP, and EPA guidelines for handling hazardous and non-hazardous products. Participation in professional activities and organizations is encouraged to stay knowledgeable of current trends and practices. Completion of all required training and competency assessments is mandatory. The role may involve assisting in the orientation and training of new personnel and serving 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 and stocks inventory of drugs and supplies.
Repackages and compounds pharmaceutical products following guidelines.
Operates, troubleshoots, monitors, and cleans departmental automation and equipment.
Ensures pharmacist product verification and facilitates medication distribution.
Maintains accurate records and patient profiles, including charging and crediting.
Responds to customer needs, answers phone calls, and triages requests.
Manages time and prioritizes tasks for timely and safe patient care.
Assists with operational support functions, including housekeeping and department cleaning.
Conducts quality assurance inspections for product integrity and expiration.
Handles, prepares, distributes, and disposes of hazardous and non-hazardous products safely.
Participates in professional activities to maintain knowledge of current trends.
Completes all required training and competency assessments.
Attends educational in-services.
Assists in the orientation and training of new personnel.
Serves as a resource for less experienced staff, providing technical information and guidance.