PHARMACY TECHNICIAN (PRN, AS NEEDED)

Wayne Memorial Hospital; Jesup (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A local healthcare institution in Jesup is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to maintain records and prepare medications for patients. Key responsibilities include filling prescriptions, dispensing medications promptly, and engaging with nursing staff. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and be registered with the Georgia State Board of Pharmacy. Attention to detail and effective communication are essential for this role. This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with the Georgia State Board of Pharmacy as a pharmacy technician.
• Pharmacy experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Fill medications entered by pharmacists.
• Dispense and provide proper medication to nursing station.
• Maintain established inventory levels.
• Communicate with nursing staff on medication orders.
• Conduct monthly floor checks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Work prioritization

Education

High school education or GED

Job description

I. Job Summary

Under the direction of the Director of Pharmacy and the pharmacist, the Pharmacy Technician maintains records, transcribes orders, and prepares medication to be dispensed for patients.

II. Duties and Responsibilities

• Fill medications entered by pharmacists.
• Dispense and provide proper medication to be delivered to nursing station in a prompt and timely manner.
• Insure medications are replaced in Omnicell cabinets and drawers for nursing convenience.
• Maintain established inventory levels.
• Communicate with nursing staff on medication orders.
• Monthly floor checks.

Other Responsibilities

• Biweekly Omnicell checks for medication reconciliation (e.g., waste, returns, etc).
• Individual area checks appointed by Dept. Head for expired and missing medication to be replaced.
• Various filing and reports appointed by Dept. Head.
• Maintenance of lost charges file.
• Automatic stop orders.
• Communicate with director about direct supplies.
• Retrieve out of stock, or non-formulary medicines from outside of hospital pharmacy and keep documents relating to these activities current.

III. Education

Minimum of high school education or GED preferred. Must be able to use calculator and computer.

IV. Qualifications and Experience

Pharmacy experience preferred but not required. Must be able to communicate with other staff, pay attention to detail and accuracy, and prioritize workload. Must be registered with the Georgia State Board of Pharmacy as a pharmacy technician.

V. Acknowledgment

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (e.g., emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush job, or technological developments).