Pharmacy Tech

Piedmont Healthcare Inc.; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

JobRx, Inc. in Columbus, Georgia is looking for a Pharmacy Technician to assist pharmacists in drug procurement, compounding, and documentation. Responsibilities include preparing IV solutions, maintaining stock levels, and adhering to standard procedures and regulations. A high school diploma or GED is required, and although no prior experience is necessary, hospital and IV preparation experience is preferred. Current state registration as a Pharmacy Technician is mandatory, with opportunities for certification through PTCB.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) Required.
• No experience required, but hospital pharmacy experience is preferred.
• Current registration with the state Board of Pharmacy is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the pharmacist in procuring and distributing medications.
• Maintain adequate stock levels in assigned areas.
• Prepare IV solutions, including chemotherapy medications.

Skills

Hospital pharmacy experience

IV admixture experience

IV chemotherapy preparation experience

Education

H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)

Tools

Pharmacy Technician registration

PTCB Certification

Job description

Overview

Performs duties to assist the pharmacist in the procurement, distribution, documentation, and compounding related to drugs, solutions, and equipment to meet the needs of patients and staff. Responsible for being familiar with dosages and volumes of medications and solutions associated with infant, pediatric, adolescent, and geriatric patients as it relates to medication compounding and dispensing. Functions in accordance with standard written procedures, guidelines, and state and federal regulations. Responsible as assigned for the admixtures of medications to IV solutions including but not limited to the preparation of unit dose syringes, chemotherapy medications, and compounding of solutions/medications used in the critical care and OR satellite areas. Maintains adequate stock levels in assigned areas.

Responsibilities

Performs duties to assist the pharmacist in the procurement, distribution, documentation, and compounding related to drugs, solutions, and equipment to meet the needs of patients and staff. Responsible for being familiar with dosages and volumes of medications and solutions associated with infant, pediatric, adolescent, and geriatric patients as it relates to medication compounding and dispensing. Functions in accordance with standard written procedures, guidelines, and state and federal regulations. Responsible as assigned for the admixtures of medications to IV solutions including but not limited to the preparation of unit dose syringes, chemotherapy medications, and compounding of solutions/medications used in the critical care and OR satellite areas. Maintains adequate stock levels in assigned areas.

Qualifications

Education

• H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) Required

Work Experience

• No experience required
• Hospital pharmacy experience Preferred
• IV admixture experience Preferred
• IV chemotherapy preparation experience Preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• PHRMTECH-R - Registered Pharmacy Technician, Current registration with the state Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacy Intern Upon Hire Required
• PTCB Certification Preferred

Business Unit : Company Name

Piedmont Columbus Midtown