Lead-Pharmacy Tech

Northeast Georgia Medical Center; Winder (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeast Georgia Health System is seeking a Lead Pharmacy Technician to support day-to-day pharmacy operations, coordinate technician activities, and ensure competence and customer service across the team.

The role involves scheduling, orientation and training of new technicians, and serves as system administrator for pharmacy software, with backup duties in purchasing and ongoing collaboration with pharmacists and leadership.

Qualifications

• The candidate must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• Current registration with the Georgia Board of Pharmacy is required; certification must be obtained within specified time frames.
• Previous experience as a Pharmacy Technician is required.
• Strong math, attention to detail, and customer service skills are essential.
• Ability to work under pharmacist supervision and communicate with leadership.

Responsibilities

• Develops bi-weekly technician schedule and coordinates PDO coverage.
• Coordinate orientation, training, and certification of technicians, including 90-day onboarding.
• Serve as system administrator for pharmacy software programs and act as backup for pharmacy buyers.
• Participate in technician interviews and contribute to annual performance reviews.
• Perform duties of a technician as needed and support other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Math aptitude

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Communication with leadership

Computer skills

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Georgia Board of Pharmacy registration

Tools

Veriform unit inspection tracking software

KitCheck emergency tray scanning software

Job description

Job Category: Allied Health

Work Shift/Schedule: 8 Hr Morning - Afternoon

Northeast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities.

About the Role

Job Summary

The lead pharmacy technician provides support for the day-to-day pharmacy operations through the effective coordination of pharmacy technician activities, consulting with the Technician Supervisor, other members of pharmacy leadership, and/or the pharmacists as needed. Ascertains that assigned pharmacy technicians demonstrate a level of competence, professionalism, and customer service as defined and required by job descriptions and NGHS Organizational Core Competencies. This position may care for patients in all age groups.

Minimum Job Qualifications

• Licensure or other certifications: Current registration with the Georgia Board of Pharmacy is required. First attempt of certification exam should be completed within six months of hire. Certification must be obtained by the third attempt or at 12 months of hire.
• Educational Requirements: High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum Experience: Previous experience as Pharmacy Technician.

Job Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Basic math aptitude, ability to measure accurately, interpret instructions and carry them out
• Ability to organize workload and interpret priorities, attention to detail
• Above average interpersonal skills with focus on customer service
• Proficiency in all areas of Technician I and Technician II job responsibilities
• Able to follow instructions from pharmacist and pharmacy leadership
• Good computer skills
• Ability to effectively communicate with pharmacy leadership and colleagues

Essential Tasks and Responsibilities

• Assists in scheduling technical personnel. Develops bi-weekly technician schedule. Ensures that requests for PDO are handled equitably and according to policy. Arranges coverage of workflow in the event of call-outs or other special circumstances, i.e. weather emergency, system downtime, or other unanticipated event
• Ensures that all Human Resources and departmental policies regarding scheduling and PDO are followed.
• Coordinates orientation, training, and certification of technicians. Assists with the development of materials to be used in the training of technicians. Develops a training schedule for newly hired technicians' 90-day orientation period. Ensures orientation checklist for newly hired technicians is completed within 90 days of date of hire. Assists with the training of newly hired technicians and the ongoing training of existing technicians.
• Serves as a system administrator for assigned pharmacy software programs, including but not limited to Veriform unit inspection tracking software, and KitCheck emergency tray scanning software.
• Serves as a backup for pharmacy buyers.
• Participates in interview process for hiring of technicians.
• Provides peer reviews during annual performance evaluation process.
• Performs the duties of a technician when requested/required.
• Performs other duties and functions as assigned.

Physical Demands

• Weight Lifted: Up to 50 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time
• Weight Carried: Up to 20 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time
• Vision: Heavy, Constantly 66 to 100% of time
• Kneeling/Stooping/Bending: Frequently 31-65%
• Standing/Walking: Frequently 31-65%
• Pushing/Pulling: Frequently 31-65%
• Intensity of Work: Frequently 31-65%
• Job Requires: Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, Keyboarding

Working at NGHS means being part of something special: a team invested in you as a person, an employee, and in helping you reach your goals.

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Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.