Technician-Pharmacy System PRN-C

Northeast Georgia Medical Center•Gainesville, GA

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of a Staff Pharmacist, the Pharmacy Technician processes and fills physician orders and provides medication-related support across pharmacy and nursing units. The role serves patients of all age ranges and follows population-specific guidelines, department policies, and regulatory requirements. With a valid intern license, the employee may also perform pharmacy intern duties permitted by the Georgia State Board of Pharmacy. The technician helps ensure medications reach patients within required time frames and acts as a liaison between pharmacy and nursing. Depending on assigned area, duties may include operating and maintaining robotic and automated packaging and dispensing systems; preparing, labeling, checking, stocking, and distributing medications; supporting medication inventory and order processing; assisting nursing staff with medication-related issues; and documenting required checks and activities. The employee maintains security of controlled substances, follows medication safety and quality assurance procedures, reports variances and equipment problems, and supports a clean, organized, and productive department. The position may also involve training pharmacy personnel and assisting during unusual staffing needs.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Current registration with the Georgia Board of Pharmacy.
Complete the first attempt of the certification exam within six months of hire; obtain certification by the third attempt or within 12 months of hire.
Ability to perform entry-level pharmacy technician functions efficiently and proficiently.
Basic math aptitude and ability to measure accurately, interpret instructions, and carry them out.
Good computer skills.
Ability to organize workload, interpret priorities, and pay attention to detail.
Ability to follow good compounding practices, protocols, and USP 797 procedures.
Ability to follow instructions from pharmacists, pharmacy leadership, and management.
Ability to communicate effectively with pharmacy leadership, management, colleagues, physicians, nursing staff, and other hospital staff.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of hospital experience; pharmacy technician school or pharmacy retail experience may be considered in lieu of hospital experience.

Responsibilities

Process and fill physician medication orders under the direct supervision of a Staff Pharmacist.
Use robot and automated dispensing software to process medications, print manual pick lists, stock systems, monitor production, and support efficient workflow.
Package, label, and distribute medications, including IV medications, within established time frames and according to department procedures and regulatory requirements.
Perform quality assurance checks and follow medication preparation, packaging, storage, compounding, and USP 797 procedures.
Check assigned inventory areas for expired medications, process returns and credits, and maintain appropriate medication and supply stock.
Troubleshoot medication-processing and automated dispensing equipment issues; report problems to vendors, pharmacy staff, or the Automation Coordinator and assist with repairs or resolution.
Coordinate with pharmacy and nursing personnel to ensure medications reach the correct patient or location promptly, including delivery of STAT and NOW medications when assigned.
Answer appropriate nursing questions about medication orders and automated dispensing systems; refer clinical or patient-care questions to a pharmacist.
Process automated dispensing cabinet fills and manual picks, deliver medications to cabinets, and use barcode scanning to prevent inaccurate placement.
Handle controlled substances securely and follow procedures for narcotic inventory and documentation.
Receive, price, stock, and order medications and supplies; support non-formulary medication processing and medication shortage needs.
Perform required documentation, including temperature checks, cleaning tasks, medication discrepancy reporting, and risk-management reports.
Support nursing-unit medication workflows, including retrieving and delivering medications, resolving missing medications, checking nurse servers and patient drawers, and facilitating medication transfers and returns.
Assist with medication reconciliation and prescription discharge program tasks when assigned, including obtaining home medication lists, updating computer records under supervision, and facilitating prescription and insurance information exchange.
Maintain and monitor Med Carousel, robot, high-speed packaging, and other packaging-device inventory and equipment; perform cycle counts and support packaging batches and canister maintenance.
Train pharmacy personnel and provide constructive feedback to an appropriate supervisor or manager on employee performance.
Keep workspaces clean and organized, review department communications at least once per shift, follow leadership direction, and perform other assigned duties and special projects.
Assist as needed during staffing emergencies or other events that create unusual staffing needs.