Certified Pharmacy Technician

Parker Staffing Services, LLC; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Augusta, GA, is seeking a dedicated Pharmacy Technician to support its pharmacy department. The role involves preparing, compounding, and dispensing medications while adhering to safety and compliance regulations. Candidates must have the necessary certifications and be detail-oriented to maintain high quality in patient care. The position offers a competitive hourly pay rate and various benefits.

Benefits

Paid Sick/Safe Time

Medical benefits with multiple plan tiers and Telemedicine access

401K with matching contributions

Holiday pay

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Qualifications

• Experience in hospital pharmacy operations is preferred.
• Knowledge of Georgia pharmacy laws and automated dispensing cabinets.
• Basic computer proficiency and ability to lift 30 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, compound, and dispense medications under pharmacist supervision.
• Manage prior authorization requests and communicate with providers.
• Ensure compliance with pharmacy regulations and safety standards.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Oral Communication

Problem Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Time Management

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Registered Pharmacy Technician & Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)

In good standing with the Georgia State Board of Pharmacy

Job description

Pharmacy Technician Needed for a Healthcare Organization in Augusta, GA

Job ID: 24813
Pay Rate: $21.79/HR-$24.87/HR
Location: Onsite in Augusta, GA
Employment Type: Contractto Hire
Schedule: Full Time

A leading healthcare organization in Georgia is seeking a dedicated, detail-oriented Pharmacy Technician to support its pharmacy department, to prepare, compound, and dispense medications while performing other technical duties under the direct supervision of a pharmacist. The position requires competency demonstrated through supervised observation and annual assessments. Proficiency in all responsibilities and duties of a certified pharmacy technician is essential.

This role plays a crucial role in maintaining quality care ensuring medications are prepared and delivered safely, contributing to better health.

What Your Day Looks Like:
Prior Authorization (PA) Management

• Complete prior authorization requests from initiation through appeal.
• Communicate with providers to obtain necessary signatures and preferences for PA completion.
• Collaborate with PSC pharmacists and other PSC staff to ensure smooth processing of PA requests.
• Coordinate with pharmacies regarding individual patient PA requests.
• Provide timely patient communication, including status updates and approval notifications.
• Ensure accurate documentation to maintain compliance with PA-related tasks.
• Support metric assessments related to prior authorization processes.

Medication Distribution

• Prepare medications and/or IV solutions for dispensing, ensuring selection of the correct medication, strength, and form. Fill, label, and initial medication bags for pharmacist verification.
• Accurately fill multiple patient-specific medications following departmental procedures.
• Securely deliver bulk fill, first-dose, and missing-dose medications to appropriate units, maintaining patient confidentiality.
• Properly generate labels, fill medications, obtain pharmacist verification, and dispense to the appropriate floor or unit.
• Accurately prepare, measure, and count medications, including compounded ointments, creams, oral solutions, oral solids, IV solutions, and more.

Automatic Dispensing Cabinet (ADC) Management

• Add new users to the ADC system accurately.
• Load ADC with verified medications and adjust par levels as needed.
• Generate reports for tracking and identifying discrepancies.
• Troubleshoot minor ADC-related issues.
• Replenish medications, fluids, and stockouts as required.
• Assist pharmacists and inventory specialists in retrieving recalled medications.
• Adhere to all policies, procedures, and applicable laws regarding controlled substance medications.

IV Admixture

• Demonstrate proper aseptic technique, including hand hygiene and IV room attire compliance. Follow Joint Commission, hospital, and departmental policies. Complete aseptic technique competency per USP standards.
• Prepare small and large volume admixtures, specialty solutions (e.g., epidurals, intrathecal injections, chemotherapy), and neonatal syringes as applicable.
• Maintain a cleanroom environment per hospital and departmental policies.
• Adhere to all safety standards for compounding medications, ensuring compliance with United States Pharmacopeia regulations.

Additional Responsibilities

• Ensure proper labeling of all repackaged medications following Georgia Board of Pharmacy regulations.
• Provide professional customer service to patients and healthcare providers.
• Manage supply orders, purchase requisitions, and inventory for controlled substances.
• Restock and inspect code carts and kits in accordance with departmental procedures.
• Conduct monthly unit and pharmacy inspections, including monitoring temperature and humidity levels.
• Perform routine checks for expired medications and ensure compliance with controlled substance regulations.
• Train and mentor pharmacy technicians under the guidance of the lead pharmacy technician.
• Participate in continuing education initiatives that support PSC goals.
• Maintain consistent processes that can be easily followed by all providers.

Other Duties as Assigned

What You Bring:

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Registered Pharmacy Technician & Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) or Pharmacist-Intern.
• Active and in good standing with the Georgia State Board of Pharmacy (required upon hire).
• Experience in hospital pharmacy operations.
• General knowledge of automated dispensing cabinets, inventory management, medication order interpretation, and Georgia pharmacy laws.
• Basic computer proficiency.
• Strong oral communication and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to build strong relationships with patients, colleagues, and healthcare professionals.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills to ensure accuracy in medication preparation and record-keeping.
• Effective time management skills to handle multiple tasks efficiently.
• Ability to remain professional and composed under pressure.
• Basic management skills, including the ability to provide guidance and support to fellow pharmacy technicians.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 30 pounds.
• Ability to push a transportation cart of approximately 100 pounds.

Benefits Offered by Parker Staffing to Contract to Hire Employees:

• Paid Sick/Safe Time (based on where allowable by law)
• Medical benefits with multiple plan tiers and Telemedicine access
• 401K with matching contributions
• Holiday pay
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Parker Staffing offers all levels of Administrative, Customer Service, Call Center, Human Resources, and Non-Clinical Healthcare opportunities throughout the nation. Visit our employment opportunities page athttp://www.parkerstaffing.comto review our full offering of temp, temp-to-hire, and direct hire job openings!

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