Pediatric Pharmacy Tech — Impactful Hospital Role

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacists in dispensing medications under supervision, in a fast-paced hospital setting. No experience is required, although retail pharmacy experience and enrollment in an accredited college of pharmacy are preferred.

Candidates should have knowledge of medical terminology and familiarity with pharmacy operations. This role emphasizes accuracy, organization, and patient safety, with opportunities for professional

Qualifications

• No experience is required or retail experience as pharmacy technician.
• Enrollment in an accredited college of pharmacy preferred.
• Knowledge of medical/pharmaceutical terminology and generics.
• Experience as a pharmacy technician in a retail setting.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Georgia pharmacy technician or pharmacy intern registration.

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 all dispensing.
• Fills all medication stock orders across units and ensures proper pharmacist check prior to dispensing.
• Assists pharmacists by prioritizing workload and maintaining smooth workflow.
• Distributes medications to nursing units and utilizes discharge/transfer reports as directed.

Skills

Pharmacy technician

Retail experience

Medical terminology

Pharmacy logistics

Education

Enrollment in accredited pharmacy college

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Pyxis

Pharmacy software

Job description

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacists in dispensing medications under supervision, in a fast-paced hospital setting. No experience is required, although retail pharmacy experience and enrollment in an accredited college of pharmacy are preferred.

Candidates should have knowledge of medical terminology and familiarity with pharmacy operations. This role emphasizes accuracy, organization, and patient safety, with opportunities for professional