Pharmacy Technician

Emory Healthcare/Emory University

Atlanta, GA

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

SKILLS

Automation, Biotech and Pharmaceutical, Blood-Borne Pathogens, Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Environmental Work, Establish Priorities, FDA (Food and Drug Administration), Genetics, Healthcare, High School Diploma, Hospital, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Identify Issues, Infectious Diseases, Inventory Management, LaTeX Typesetting, Legal, Lift/Move 35 Pounds, Material Moving, Medical Billing, Medical Waste, Medications, OSHA, Operational Support, Patient Care, Pharmacy, Physical Demands, Quality Assurance, Record Keeping, Resolve Customer Issues, Safety/Work Safety, Staff Training, Technical Training, Telephone Skills, Time Management, Training Program, Trend Analysis, Typing, United States Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), Willing to Travel

LOCATION

Atlanta, GA

POSTED

18 days ago

Overview

This position will staff in Emory Healthcare's Specialty Pharmacy located at Emory University Hospital Midtown. This position will play an integral role in supporting our day-to-day specialty pharmacy operations and ensuring patients are getting their specialty medications in a safe and timely manner.

Applicants must be available to work 8am-5pm during pharmacy hours (typical shifts 8am-430pm or 830am-5pm).

Applicants that have some experience working within a retail or specialty pharmacy are preferred (both traditional retail or hospital outpatient pharmacy).

Description

+ Under the direct supervision of a registered pharmacist, procures, prepares, packages, and distributes and disposes medications and pharmaceutical supplies to assist the department in providing quality pharmaceutical care for all patients. + Maintains an established inventory of drugs and commonly used supplies; re-orders and stocks items upon delivery to ensure immediate availability. + Maintains competency and follows departmental, USP, DEA, and FDA guidelines when repackaging and compounding pharmaceutical products. + Properly operates, troubleshoots, monitors, and cleans departmental automation and equipment. + Ensures Pharmacist product verification and facilitates the timely and appropriate distribution of medications to maintain product integrity. + Maintains accurate records and patient profiles including charging and crediting. + Responds timely to customers' needs by answering phone calls, receiving and distributing messages, and triaging requests appropriately. + Understands and implements appropriate time management and prioritization of tasks ensuring timely and safe patient care. + Assists with operational support functions, including minor housekeeping activities and department cleaning/disinfecting/decontaminating standards to maintain the work area. + Conducts regular quality assurance inspections focused on TJC requirements, including the examination of product integrity and expiration. + Maintains competency and follows departmental, OSHA, USP, and EPA guidelines to safely and accurately handle, prepare, distribute, and dispose of hazardous and non-hazardous prod. + Participates in professional activities and organizations to maintain knowledge of current trends, practices, and developments. + Completes all required training and competency assessments in a timely fashion. + Attends educational in-services as appropriate. + Assists in the orientation and training of new personnel. + May serve as a resource for less experienced staff, providing technical information and guidance in pharmacy techniques and policies to ensure the delivery of efficient, quality service. + May perform other duties as assigned or requested . MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: + High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred. + Successful completion of an ASHP accredited technician training program or enrollment in a professional-related school preferred. + 6 months experience as Pharmacy Technician or completion of ASHP-accredited tech training program preferred. + Current CPhT certification through either PTCB or NHA and active Georgia Pharmacy Technician registration, or current enrollment in an accredited School of Pharmacy with a current Georgia Pharmacy Intern license. + Must maintain certification and registration through entire length of employment. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: (Medium-Heavy) 36-75 lbs, 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 20-35 lbs, 34-66% of the workday; (frequently); 10-20 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 75 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 35 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking; Occasional sitting; Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing); Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks. ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors Communicable diseases Electrical shock, Floor Surfaces, Hot/Cold Temperatures, Indoor/Outdoor conditions, Latex, Lighting, Patient care/handling injuries, Radiation, Shift work. Travel may be required. Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators may be required.

Additional Details

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at careers@emoryhealthcare.org . Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.

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Division

_Emory Univ Hosp-Midtown_

Campus Location

_Atlanta, GA, 30308_

Campus Location

_US-GA-Atlanta_

Department

_EHM Specialty Pharmacy_

Job Type

_Regular Full-Time_

Job Number

_164376_

Job Category

_Pharmacy_

Schedule

_8:30a-5p_

Standard Hours

_40 Hours_

Hourly Minimum

_USD $25.33/Hr._

Hourly Midpoint

_USD $30.11/Hr._ Emory Healthcare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in all of its employment practices and decisions. Emory Healthcare prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age (40 and over), disability, citizenship, genetic information, service in the uniformed services, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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