Pharmacy Tech II

Job Summary
To assist the pharmacist in the daily functions of the pharmacy department.

Qualifications
High School Diploma required
Vocational Technical Degree in Pharmacy Technology or related field preferred

Work Experience
1 or more years of hospital-based pharmacy experience (Required) or competency in at least one of the following areas of specialty may be required depending on job assignment and department: NICU, OR, Narcotic Room, IV Room, Purchasing, Pharmacy Informatics, and Technology.

Licenses and Certifications
Technician Registration with the Georgia State Board of Pharmacy (Required)
Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPHT) (Required)

Essential Functions
PHARMACY ASSISTANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsible for assisting pharmacists in receiving, processing, and dispensing of all physicians' orders for medications, IV solutions, and outpatient prescriptions.
Transports drugs and supplies to and from the pharmacy area to ensure delivery of quality care according to established protocols and transport times.
Completed training in aseptic technique and performs duties and responsibilities of an IV technician.
Responsible for answering phones, window, and doors, also loading and unloading the pneumatic tube system.
Assist in pulling out dates from main pharmacy and automated dispensing cabinets.
Assist in stock replenishment and maintaining inventory.
Works with pharmacists in performing monthly nursing station audits.

AREA SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES - PHARMACY:
Demonstrates expertise in one of the following areas at least 80% of their work hours: IV Lead Technician, Narcotic Room, Informatics and Technology, OR Pharmacy Satellite, NICU Pharmacy Satellite, Purchasing of Pharmaceuticals.
Hematology Oncology, Out Patient Pharmacy