Pharmacy Tech II (PRN)

Phoebe Putney Health System; Albany (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoebe Putney Health System in Albany, GA seeks a Pharmacy Technician to assist pharmacists in receiving, processing, and dispensing orders for medications, IV solutions, and outpatient prescriptions in a busy hospital setting. The role involves transporting drugs, stocking inventory, helping with nursing station audits, and ensuring timely delivery according to protocols.

Qualified applicants include those with required licensing within 90 days and CPHT certification; hospital experience

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is required.
• 1+ years of hospital-based pharmacy experience is required.
• Technician Registration with the Georgia State Board of Pharmacy within 90 days (Required).
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPHT) within 90 days (Required).

Responsibilities

• Assist in receiving, processing, and dispensing of all physicians’ orders for medications, IV solutions, and outpatient prescriptions.
• Transport drugs and supplies to and from the pharmacy area to ensure timely delivery.
• Complete training in aseptic technique and perform duties of an IV technician.
• Answer phones and manage window/door operations and pneumatic tube system.
• Assist in stock replenishment and maintaining inventory.
• Support monthly nursing station audits with pharmacists.

Education

High School Diploma

Vocational / Technical Degree in Pharmacy Technology

Job description

Job Summary

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

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required
• Vocational / Technical Degree in Pharmacy Technology or related field preferred

Work Experience

1 or more years of hospital-based pharmacy experience (Required) or competency in at least one of the following areas of specialty may be required depending on job assignment and department:

• NICU
• OR
• Narcotic Room
• IV Room
• Purchasing
• Pharmacy Informatics
• Technology

Licences and Certifications

• Technician Registration with the Georgia State Board of Pharmacy within 90 days. (Required)
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPHT) withing 90 days.(Required)

Essential Functions

• 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.
• Completed training in aseptic technique and performs duties and responsibilities of an IV technician.
• 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 station audits.

Area Specific Responsibilities - Pharmacy

Demonstrates expertise in one of the following areas at least 80% of their work hours: IV Lead Technician, Narcotic Room, Informatics and Technology, OR Pharmacy Satellite, NICU Pharmacy Satellite, Purchasing of Pharmaceuticals. Hematology / Oncology, Out Patient Pharmacy

Technology and Equipment Use

• Demonstrates technical skill in using equipment appropriate for role.
• Understands equipment operation.
• Maintains equipment in working order. Troubleshoots equipment problems.
• Uses technology to increase productivity. Adapts to new technology

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.