Hospital Pharmacy Tech: Patient-Focused Medication Expert

Emory Healthcare; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Emory Healthcare is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support the hospital pharmacy operations in Atlanta, GA. Under supervision of a registered pharmacist, you will procure, prepare, package, distribute and dispose medications and supplies to ensure quality patient care.

You will maintain inventory, follow USP/DEA/FDA guidelines, operate automation, verify pharmacist outputs, keep patient records, and assist with training and department tasks in a busy clinical setting.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Must maintain certification and registration through entire length of employment.

Responsibilities

• Under direct supervision of a registered pharmacist, procures, prepares, packages, distributes, and disposes medications and pharmaceutical supplies.
• Maintains inventory and re-orders items to ensure immediate availability.
• Follows USP, DEA, and FDA guidelines when repackaging and compounding products.
• Operates, troubleshoots, monitors, and cleans departmental automation and equipment.
• Ensures pharmacist product verification and timely distribution of medications.
• Maintains accurate records and patient profiles including charging and crediting.
• Responds to customer needs by answering calls, messages, and triaging requests.
• Manages time and prioritizes tasks for timely, safe patient care.
• Assists with housekeeping and disinfection standards; maintains work area.
• Conducts quality assurance inspections focusing on product integrity and expiration.
• Follows OSHA, USP, and EPA guidelines for handling hazardous and non-hazardous products.
• Participates in professional activities to stay updated on trends and practices.
• Completes required training and competency assessments; attends in-services.
• Assists in orientation and training of new personnel.
• May serve as a resource for less experienced staff with technical information.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

6 months experience as Pharmacy Tech

CPhT certification

Active Georgia tech registration

Georgia Pharmacy Intern license

Must maintain certification

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

ASHP accredited technician training program

Enrollment in professional-related school

Georgia Pharmacy Intern license

Job description

Emory Healthcare is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support the hospital pharmacy operations in Atlanta, GA. Under supervision of a registered pharmacist, you will procure, prepare, package, distribute and dispose medications and supplies to ensure quality patient care.

You will maintain inventory, follow USP/DEA/FDA guidelines, operate automation, verify pharmacist outputs, keep patient records, and assist with training and department tasks in a busy clinical setting.