Pharmacy Tech

A pharmacy technician at Colquitt Regional is responsible for management of medication inventory throughout the facility, as delegated by the pharmacists on duty and the pharmacist in charge. Works within scope of practice to provide safe and timely medication delivery across the healthcare system. Works with skilled team of pharmacists, nurses, providers, and other care team members to ensure medications are properly handled from the time of receipt to administration or waste. Works well under pressure, and enjoys regular collaboration with other disciplines in order to enhance patient care.

Minimum Education: high school diploma or equivalent.

Minimum Work Experience: none. Applicants with 2 or more years’ experience will be strongly considered.

Required Skills: deductive reasoning and enhanced ability to problem solve. Exceptional customer service, multitasking, and computer skills.

Required Licensure: Active Georgia Board of Pharmacy Registration. Certified applicants preferred (CPhT). Ability to obtain certification offered, and required within first 12 months of employment.

Leadership Capabilities: Exceptional interpersonal communication and professionalism. Trust worthy and dependable.

Essential Functions:

• Exceptional customer service and computer skills
• Daily use of multiple automation and computer software
• Receipt of daily drug orders
• Maintenance of all stock, including ordering, safe handling, and proper storage
• Accountable and responsible handling of narcotics, adhering to all regulatory requirements and policies and procedures of the organization
• Follows all policies and procedures for the department and hospital
• Preparation of chemotherapy and sterile admixtures in a controlled environment
• Delivery of medications to nursing units
• Triage of all phone calls and issues coming into department
• Assist in retail pharmacy setting to fill prescriptions, and dispense to patients
• Prepare medications in unit dose packaging for single patient use
• Follows all procedures for maintaining code cart trays, EMS boxes, and procedural boxes that contain medications throughout the hospital.
• Responsible for continuing education requirements relevant to job competencies, and ongoing professional development
• Engagement in all quality improvement within the hospital and department