Pharmacy Technician 1

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

Shift Details

Work Shift Evening Work Day(s) Friday, Monday, Saturday, Sunday, Thursday, Tuesday, Wednesday Shift Start Time 7:30 AM Shift End Time 4:00 PM Worker Sub-Type Regular

About the Employer

Children’s is one of the nation’s leading children’s hospitals. No matter the role, every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. We’re committed to putting you first, and that commitment is at the heart of our company culture: People first. Children always.

Job Description

Assists pharmacist and prepares medications to be dispensed under direct supervision of a registered pharmacist according to State and Federal law.

Experience

No experience necessary or retail experience as pharmacy technician

Preferred Qualifications

• Enrollment in an accredited college of pharmacy
• Knowledge of medical/pharmaceutical terminology and generics
• Experience as a pharmacy technician in a retail setting
• Education High school diploma or equivalent
• Certification Summary Georgia pharmacy technician or pharmacy intern registration
• Good organizational skills and ability to learn and use computer systems
• Proficient in reading, writing, and mathematics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certification Summary

Georgia pharmacy technician or pharmacy intern registration

Job 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 consistently (e.g., Urgent Care, Specialty Care Centers, ancillary nursing units, Pyxis, floor stock, anesthesia and operating room code trays) completely/accurately and obtains pharmacist check prior to dispensing
• Assists pharmacists by anticipating and prioritizing workload accurately and efficiently
• Organizes and prioritizes phone calls, window traffic, and workload effectively and keeps pharmacist informed
• Maintains a smooth workflow in area by utilizing problem-solving skills
• Distributes medications in a timely manner to ensure prompt patient service
• Distributes medications to nursing units. Utilizes discharge and transfer reports as directed
• Prioritizes orders such as Now/Stat, ASAP, and routine to ensure appropriate turnaround time
• Prepares and compounds all medications using proper techniques to ensure safe products for patients under direct pharmacist supervision
• Prepares and compounds all medications accurately
• Prepares products cost-effectively and minimizes waste
• Logs all medications properly
• Maintains adequate supplies of all stock items in a clean and organized environment
• Maintains adequate par levels of supplies, documents needed medications on want book, and follows up with next shift on any outstanding medication needs
• Prepares and maintains adequate supply of stock solutions
• Maintains par levels of assigned prepackaged medications
• Restocks area at end of shift to ensure adequate supplies for next shift
• Checks assigned stock sections of pharmacy monthly for expired medications, pulls expired medications, flags medications that will expire within next three months, and documents when complete
• Maintains an organized and clean environment
• Completes and maintains pharmacy records
• Documents all assigned quality assurance responsibilities, e.g., hood cleaning, refrigerator temperature, and area of inspection
• Maintains individual competence and develops professional practice skills
• Participates in required departmental training, education, and certification
• Completes all required orientation/training checklist(s) and modules
• Completes projects to develop professional skills and achieve department goals
• Uses extra time advantageously to help others or to work on department projects
• Contributes to achievement of department goals and objectives through effective participation
• Precepts new and existing staff members
• Participates in orientation and training of new and existing employees
• Uses effective educational techniques in all training and educational activities
• Identifies performance deficiencies of new employees and provides feedback/training in an effort to correct deficiencies
• Provides feedback of employee progress routinely to Education Pharmacist or team leaders

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.

Primary Location Address

2220 North Druid Hills Road

Job Family Pharmacy

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta has been 100 percent committed to kids for more than 100 years. A not-for-profit organization, Children’s is dedicated to making kids better today and healthier tomorrow. With 3 hospitals, 20 neighborhood locations and a total of 673 beds, Children’s is the largest healthcare provider for children in Georgia and one of the largest pediatric clinical care providers in the country. Children’s offers access to more than 60 pediatric specialties and programs and is ranked among the top children’s hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report. Children’s has been recognized as a Fortune 100 Best Place to Work, a Best Place for Working Mothers, and as a top employer for diversity and millennials. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefit package that supports our mission, vision and values. We are proud to offer an array of programs and services to our employees that have distinguished us as a best place to work in the country. Connect to our mission of making kids better today and healthier tomorrow.