• Job Description

  Req#: 205832

  Overview

  We are seeking a Lead Certified Pharmacy Technician, sometimes referred to as our Lead Pharm Tech. The Lead Pharmacy Technician scope of care provided includes General Medicine/Surgery, Intensive Care, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Pediatrics, Emergency Care, Transitional Care, Geriatrics, and Outpatient Services. The Lead Pharmacy Tech coordinates daily operations, manages inventory, ensures compliance with safety and regulatory standards, and assists pharmacists with clinical tasks. They ensure efficient medication preparation, dispensing, and provide quality control, while addressing issues and supporting patient care. This role combines leadership, technical expertise, and operational management to maintain smooth pharmacy operations.

  Shift’s Available: Variable

  Employment Type: Full Time

  Hours: 8-hour shifts

  Location: Southern Regional Medical Center – Riverdale, GA

  Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance options

  • Paid vacation, sick time and holidays

  • Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options

  • Employer 401K options

  • Tuition reimbursement options

  • Life, disability, and other insurance options

  • Many other amazing benefits

  Responsibilities

  Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):

  • Work under the guidance of a licensed pharmacist, aiding with various tasks in the pharmacy department that do not require the pharmacist's professional judgment

  • Mentor pharmacy technicians, providing training, guidance, and support to ensure quality and efficient performance

  • The Lead Pharmacy Technician also has supervisory duties and is responsible for managing systems such as Pyxis, Meditech, and drug ordering

  • Maintain patient records, prepare, package, and label medication doses, and fill and dispense routine stock orders for patient care areas

  • Oversee medication stock levels, placing orders, and conducting regular inventory checks to prevent shortages or overstocking.

  • Enter physician orders, schedule, and update technician shifts, and oversee the use of automated drug delivery systems (Pyxis)

  • Address problem that arise in medication dispensing or patient care, and coordinating with pharmacists and other hospital staff to resolve them

  Qualifications

  Education and Work Experience

  Minimum of five (5) years current hospital pharmacy technician experience required.

  Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) required or obtained within 6 months of hire date.

  State Pharmacy Technician License/Registration required (if required by state regulations).

  Proficiency with various computer systems, EHR, ADS, and drug preparation or delivery systems.

  High school diploma or equivalent.

  Graduate of ASHP-accredited or equivalent pharmacy technician training program preferred.

  Full time Variable shifts

  Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/

  Employment Status

  Full Time

  Shift

  Variable

  Equal Employment Opportunity

  Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

• About the company

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