Pharmacy Tech

Job Title:

Retail Pharmacy Technician

Job Category:

Clinical

Department/Group:

Pharmacy

Travel Required:

Yes

Location:

Macon/Warner Robins

Position Type:

Full Time

Supervisor:

Pharmacy Manager

Hours:

8:30AM to 5:00PM,

Monday - Friday

Job Description:

A Pharmacy Technician assists the pharmacist with the preparation of prescription medications for customers. They may receive written prescriptions requests or may process requests doctors’ offices send electronically or phone in.

Job Summary:

Pharmacy Technicians assist the pharmacist with prescription management and communicating with physicians’ offices about patient medications. They communicate with patients over the phone and in office to address customer service issues and field questions about medications and refills. Additionally, Pharmacy Technicians are responsible for confirming patient information on prescription labels before disbursing medications.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

The Pharmacy Technician’s essential job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• 1. Punctuality and attendance in the clinics are required.
• 2. Assist the pharmacist in filling, compounding, and the sale of prescription medications.
• 3. Manage inventory of medications and necessary supplies. This includes the pulling of expired medications and maintaining minimums on inventory.
• 4. Count register, batch credit cards machine, and prepare deposits.
• 5. Maintain pharmacy records such as narcotic logs, narcotic inventory, prescription files, and returns.
• 6. Match and verify invoices for pharmacy drugs and supplies for payment.
• 7. Maintain all work areas in a clean and organized manor. Secure all medications in their proper location.
• 8. Expect to float during peak times of the day between the retail and IV pharmacies. Be prepared to fill in where needed to increase workflow as directed by the Pharmacist in Charge and/or Infusion Specialist. This may include admixture of non-chemotherapy medicines (premeds), preparing labels, pulling drugs, calculating doses, stocking of drugs and supplies, and checking prepared admixtures.

Additional Job Responsibilities:

Additional job responsibilities of the Retail Pharmacy Technician include, but are not limited to:

1. Maintain current knowledge of oncology principles.
2. Demonstrate a commitment to clinical process and patient care improvement.
3. Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, classes, seminars, reading professional publications.
4. Mentor/train new Pharmacy Technicians as needed.
5. Enhance practice reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
6. Be proactive in seeking new and innovative ways to improve workflow.
7. Maintain accuracy through quality checks and attention to detail in all assigned duties.
8. Comply with CGCC policy and procedures.

1. Comply with OSHA and other state and federal regulations.
2. Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills:

• 1. Must have the ability to provide an exceptional customer service experience at all times.
• 2. Must be able to work independently, meet deadlines, and be flexible.
• 3. Must have strong communication skills in both verbal and written form.
• 4. Must exhibit a positive attitude and maintain productive working relationships within the organization.
• 5. Must have excellent organizational and time management skills.
• 6. Must be able to maintain confidentiality and have the utmost professionalism.
• 7. Must be able to work within a team to complete work assignments.

1. Must be willing to learn and effectively utilize CGCC equipment, software, and processes.

Physical Demands:

Physical demands of this position include but are not limited to:

1. Standing and walking
2. Sitting
3. Bending and stooping
4. Lifting and/or maneuvering patients, as needed
5. Pushing/pulling

Education/Experience:

• 1. Certified Pharmacy Technician license.

1. Must be registered with the Georgia State Board of Pharmacy.
2. Oncology background or equivalent experience preferred.

• 4. Maintain up-to-date knowledge pharmacy and oncology principles.