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)
• 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
  • Technology

Licenses and Certifications

• Technician Registration with the Georgia State Board of Pharmacy within 90 days (Required)
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPHT) within 90 days (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

TECHNOLOGY AND EQUIPMENT USE

• Demonstrates technical skill in using equipment appropriate for role
• Understands equipment operation
• Maintains equipment in working order and troubleshoots equipment problems
• Uses technology to increase productivity and adapts to new technology

Additional Duties

• Adheres to the hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines
• Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission, and vision of the organization
• Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures
• Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self-education, attends ongoing educational programs)
• Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time
• Demonstrates competency at all levels in providing care to all patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs
• For non-clinical areas, has attended training and demonstrates usage of age-specific customer service skills
• Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate