Pharmacy Technician 1

About the position

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. Find your next career opportunity and make a difference doing what you love at Children’s.

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 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.
• 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 accurately under direct pharmacist supervision.
• Maintains adequate supplies of all stock items in a clean and organized environment.
• Checks assigned stock sections of pharmacy monthly for expired medications and documents when complete.
• Completes and maintains pharmacy records.
• Participates in required departmental training, education, and certification.
• Precepts new and existing staff members.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Georgia pharmacy technician or pharmacy intern registration.
• Good organizational skills and ability to learn and use computer systems.
• Proficient in reading, writing, and mathematics.

Nice-to-haves

• Enrollment in an accredited college of pharmacy.
• Knowledge of medical/pharmaceutical terminology and generics.
• Experience as a pharmacy technician in a retail setting.