Pharmacy Tech / PRN / Float

Emory Healthcare; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Emory Healthcare in Atlanta is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to join our team, working under the direct supervision of a registered pharmacist to ensure accurate preparation and distribution of prescription drugs.

You will procure, prepare, package, and distribute medications and pharmaceutical supplies, maintain IV records and patient profiles, and assist in manufacturing sterile products as required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must be registered with the Georgia Board of Pharmacy.
• Certification as a pharmacy technician by completion of an accredited technician training program, by national exam, or current enrollment in an accredited College of Pharmacy.
• Demonstrates mathematical skills required to calculate and prepare dilutions, reconstitutions and compounded products.

Responsibilities

• Procuring, preparing, packaging and distributing prescription drugs and pharmaceutical supplies under supervision.
• Maintains IV records and patient profiles and manufactures and prepares sterile products.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Skills

Mathematical skills

Education

High school diploma

Pharmacy technician certification

Job description

• Under the direct supervision of a registered pharmacist, procures, prepares, packages, and distributes prescription drugs and pharmaceutical supplies.
• Maintains IV records and patient profiles and manufactures and prepares sterile products. Performs other related duties as required.

Description

• Under the direct supervision of a registered pharmacist, procures, prepares, packages, and distributes prescription drugs and pharmaceutical supplies.
• Maintains IV records and patient profiles and manufactures and prepares sterile products. Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Individuals with experience and not certified may be hired contingent on achieving certification within one year of employment.
• Must be registered with the Georgia Board of Pharmacy.
• Certification must be maintained through continuing education requirements for continued employment.
• Certification as a pharmacy technician by completion of an accredited technician training program, by national exam, or current enrollment in an accredited College of Pharmacy.
• Demonstrates mathematical skills required to calculate and prepare dilutions, reconstitutions and compounded products.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Medium): 20-50 lbs; 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 11-25 lbs, 34-66% of the workday (frequently); 01-10 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 50 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking, Occasional sitting, Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing), Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors Communicable diseases Electrical shock , Floor Surfaces, Hot/Cold Temperatures, Indoor/Outdoor conditions, Latex, Lighting, Patient care/handling injuries, Radiation , Shift work, Travel may be required. Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks

Additional Details

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare's Human Resources at [e-mail] . Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.