Entry-Level Pediatric Pharmacy Technician — Evenings

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to assist pharmacists and prepare medications under direct supervision in our hospital setting on the Main Campus in Atlanta.

No experience required, with preferred enrollment in a college of pharmacy. The role emphasizes accuracy, math skills, and ability to learn computer systems while supporting safe medication distribution to patients.

Qualifications

• No experience necessary or retail experience as pharmacy technician.
• Enrollment in an accredited college of pharmacy.
• Knowledge of medical/pharmaceutical terminology and generics.
• Experience as a pharmacy technician in a retail setting.

Responsibilities

• Processes medication orders and dispenses medications under direct licensed pharmacist supervision to ensure safe and appropriate provision of medications to patients.
• Fills all physician orders accurately and efficiently and obtains pharmacist check prior to dispensing.
• Fills all medication stock orders completely and accurately and obtains pharmacist check prior to dispensing.
• Assists pharmacists by prioritizing workload and maintaining smooth workflow.
• Distributes medications to nursing units and uses discharge/transfer reports as directed.
• Prepares and compounds all medications accurately under pharmacist supervision.
• Maintains adequate supplies and restocks area for next shift.
• Checks stock sections for expired meds and documents actions taken.
• Documents all quality assurance responsibilities as required.
• Participates in orientation and training of new staff and contributes to department goals.

Job description

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to assist pharmacists and prepare medications under direct supervision in our hospital setting on the Main Campus in Atlanta.

No experience required, with preferred enrollment in a college of pharmacy. The role emphasizes accuracy, math skills, and ability to learn computer systems while supporting safe medication distribution to patients.