Pharmacy Tech I

Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany, GA is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to assist the pharmacist in daily operations, receiving and dispensing medication orders and managing supplies. The role requires a high school diploma or GED; a pharmacy tech degree is preferred and 1+ year of pharmacy experience is desirable.

Applicants must be a Georgia Registered Technician and will need to obtain CPhT certification within one year of hire.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Pharmacy technology degree preferred.
• 1+ year experience in retail or hospital pharmacy preferred.
• Georgia Registered Technician required; must obtain CPhT within 1 year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists in receiving, processing, and dispensing medication orders.
• Transport drugs and supplies to ensure timely delivery of care.
• Train in aseptic technique; IV technician duties preferred.
• Answer phones, windows/doors, and operate pneumatic tube system.
• Assist in stock replenishment and inventory maintenance.

Skills

High School Diploma

Pharmacy Tech Degree

Pharmacy experience

Education

Georgia Registered Pharmacy Technician

CPhT certification within 1 year

Job description

Job Number: 34074 Location: Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital Street Address: 417 W 3rd Ave City, State: Albany, Georgia Zip Code: 31701 Department: PPMH PHARMACY Shift: Days Job Type: Full time Posted Date: 2026-04-28

Job Description Summary

To assist the pharmacist in the daily functions of the pharmacy department.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (Required)
• Vocational / Technical Degree in Pharmacy technology or related field (Preferred)
• Work Experience 1+ years retail pharmacy or hospital pharmacy setting experience (Preferred)

Licenses and Certifications

Required Certifications/Licensures: Registered Technician with the Georgia State Board of Pharmacy and obtain certification as a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) within one year of hire. Pharmacy Technician job family roles employed before August 1, 2011, may remain employed as a Pharmacy Tech/Buyer without meeting the certification requirement.

Essential Functions

• CONTRIBUTES TO THE EFFICIENT OPERATION AND PRODUCTIVITY OF THE PHARMACY: Responsible for assisting pharmacists in receiving, processing, and dispensing of all physicians' orders for medications, IV solutions and outpatient prescriptions.
• Transports drugs and supplies to and from the pharmacy area to ensure delivery of quality care according to established protocols and transport times.
• Training in aseptic technique and performs duties and responsibilities of an IV technician preferred.
• Responsible for answering phones, window and doors, also loading and unloading the pneumatic tube system.
• Assist in pulling out dates from main pharmacy and automated dispensing cabinets.
• Assist in stock replenishment and maintaining inventory.
• Works with pharmacists in performing monthly nursing stat

Additional Duties

• Adheres to the hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines.
• Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission and vision of the organization.
• Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures.
• Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self education, attends ongoing educational programs).
• Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time.
• Demonstrates competency at all levels in providing care to all patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs.
• For non-clinical areas, has attended training and demonstrates usage of age- specific customer service skills.
• Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.

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Phoebe Putney Health System is southwest Georgia's preferred career choice for professionals who want to improve the community's health by joining a respected, cutting-edge team. We offer you the opportunity to collaborate with the best colleagues in a friendly, close-knit setting that feels like family. Your career at Phoebe will allow you to apply learned skills, explore new paths and advance into greater opportunities. There's more for you at Phoebe. Phoebe is simply the best, most advanced healthcare provider in the region. If you want to work in the medical field, we are the preferred choice, with the best technology, the most specialists and the area's top talent. If you are searching for a non-clinical career that allows you to serve the community and grow, you'll also find us ideal. We're one of the area's premier employers, offering a close-knit culture, outstanding benefits and many ways to develop your career.