Part Time Pharmacy Technician

About the role

Under the direct supervision of a registered pharmacist, this part-time position involves procuring, preparing, packaging, and distributing medications and pharmaceutical supplies to ensure quality pharmaceutical care for all patients.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an established inventory of drugs and commonly used supplies; reorder and stock items upon delivery to ensure immediate availability.
• Maintain competency and 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 the timely and appropriate distribution of medications to maintain product integrity.
• Maintain accurate records and patient profiles including charging and crediting.
• Respond to customers' needs by answering phone calls, receiving and distributing messages, and triaging requests appropriately.
• Implement appropriate time management and prioritize tasks to ensure timely and safe patient care.
• Support operational functions such as minor housekeeping activities and department cleaning/disinfecting/decontaminating standards to maintain the work area.
• Conduct regular quality assurance inspections focusing on TJC requirements, including the examination of product integrity and expiration.
• Maintain competency and follow departmental, OSHA, USP, and EPA guidelines to safely and accurately handle, prepare, distribute, and dispose of hazardous and non-hazardous products.
• Participate in professional activities and organizations to stay updated on current trends, practices, and developments.
• Complete required training and competency assessments in a timely manner.
• Assist in the orientation and training of new personnel.
• Provide technical information and guidance in pharmacy techniques and policies to ensure efficient, quality service.
• Perform other duties as assigned or requested.

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.
• Maintain certification and registration through entire length of employment.

Physical Requirements

• 36-75 lbs, 0-33% of the work day (occasionally)
• 20-35 lbs, 34-66% of the workday (frequently)
• 10-20 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly)
• Lifting 75 lbs max
• Carrying of objects up to 35 lbs
• Occasional to frequent standing & walking
• Occasional sitting
• Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing)

Environmental Factors

• Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks.
• Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to:
• Blood-borne pathogen exposure
• Bio-hazardous waste
• Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors
• Communicable diseases
• Electrical shock
• Floor Surfaces
• Hot/Cold Temperatures
• Indoor/Outdoor conditions
• Latex
• Loading
• Lighting
• Patient care/handling injuries
• Radiation
• Shift work

Additional Details

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at careers@emoryhealthcare.org. One week's advance notice is preferred.