Pharmacy Technician- Dispensing

PruittHealth; Toccoa (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

PruittHealth is seeking a Certified Pharmacy Technician in Toccoa, Georgia. The role involves preparing medications under the direction of a pharmacist, ensuring accuracy in prescriptions and proper labeling. Candidates must possess a high school diploma or GED, along with state certification and national certification in pharmacy.

The ideal candidate will have at least three years of pharmacy experience and excellent communication skills. Responsibilities include mixing pharmaceutical preparations and maintaining cleanliness in medication storage areas.

Qualifications

• Must be a Certified Pharmacy Technician in Georgia.
• 3+ years of pharmacy experience preferred.
• Excellent communication skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and packages medications under pharmacist direction.
• Mixes pharmaceutical preparations according to orders.
• Labels medication containers accurately.
• Maintains clean medication storage and equipment.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Familiarity with medical terminology

Education

High School diploma or GED

Current Certified Pharmacy Technician – State of Georgia

National Pharmacy Technician Certification

3 years pharmacy experience preferred

Job description

Job Purpose

Prepares medications under the direction of the pharmacist. May measure, mix, count, package, label and record amounts and dosages of medications.

Essential Job Functions, Duties, and Responsibilities

• Pulls correct medication from shelf and scans against prescription label for accuracy.
• Packages medication in appropriate container for correct dispensing system.
• Mixes pharmaceutical preparations according to written orders.
• Labels medication container with correct prescription label and necessary auxiliary labels.
• Cleans and helps maintain equipment and work areas.
• Replenishes medications in emergencies, refrigerator, and controlled substances boxes accordingly.
• Prints delivery manifests and places in correct delivery tote.
• Locks delivery tote when ready for delivery; ensures totes are loaded to delivery vehicle.
• Unpacks items returned in totes and forwards to appropriate department.
• Pulls stickers for reorder items and forwards them to Inventory Manager.
• Places received stock on shelves accurately.
• Keeps medication storage area clean and free of dust and clutter.
• Completes and documents all assigned medication storage area inspections at least monthly.
• Identifies and replaces outdated or unusable medications.
• Generates reports and labels as required.
• Maintains logs, records and other required documentation accurately.
• Collects data, conducts operations checklists and quality monitors and completes documentation as assigned.
• Assists in training new partners as required.
• Operations AdvantageRx dispensing equipment including ATP-384, InSpectRx and Corrector.

Licensure, Certification, Experience and Education Requirements

• High School diploma or GED
• Must be a current Certified Pharmacy Technician – State of Georgia
• National Pharmacy Technician Certification is required.
• 3 years pharmacy experience preferred.
• Should be familiar with medical terminology.
• Excellent communication skills

As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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