Pharmacy Tech I

Job Summary:

To assist the pharmacist in the daily functions of the pharmacy department.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma (Required)
• Vocational/Technical Degree in Pharmacy Technology or related field preferred

Work Experience:
1 or more years of hospital-based pharmacy experience (Required) or competency in at least one of the following areas of specialty may be required depending on job assignment and department: NICU, OR, Narcotic Room, IV Room, Purchasing, Pharmacy Informatics, and Technology.

Licenses and Certifications

• Technician Registration with the Georgia State Board of Pharmacy (Required)
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPHT) (Required)

Essential Functions

Pharmacy Assistance Responsibilities:

• Responsible for assisting pharmacists in receiving, processing, and dispensing of all physicians' orders for medications, IV solutions, and outpatient prescriptions.
• Transports drugs and supplies to and from the pharmacy area to ensure delivery of quality care according to established protocols and transport times.
• Completed training in aseptic technique and performs duties and responsibilities of an IV technician.
• Responsible for answering phones, window, and doors, also loading and unloading the pneumatic tube system.
• Assist in pulling out dates from main pharmacy and automated dispensing cabinets.
• Assist in stock replenishment and maintaining inventory.
• Works with pharmacists in performing monthly nursing station audits.

Area Specific Responsibilities - Pharmacy:
Demonstrates expertise in one of the following areas at least 80% of their work hours:

• IV Lead Technician
• Narcotic Room,
• Informatics and Technology
• Pharmacy Satellite
• NICU Pharmacy Satellite
• Purchasing of Pharmaceuticals
• Hematology/Oncology
• Outpatient Pharmacy

Technology & Equipment Use:

• Demonstrates technical skill in using equipment appropriate for role.
• Understands equipment operation.
• Maintains equipment in working order.
• Troubleshoots equipment problems.
• Uses technology to increase productivity.
• Adapts to new technology.

Additional Duties:

• Adheres to the hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines.
• Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission and vision of the organization.
• Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures.
• Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self education, attends ongoing educational programs).
• Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time.
• Demonstrates competency at all levels in providing care to all patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs. 
• For non-clinical areas, has attended training and demonstrates usage of age- specific customer service skills.
• Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.