A Pharmacy Technician works under the direction of a pharmacist to dispense prescription medications. Serves customers and helps to fill prescriptions. Works in a retail pharmacy or healthcare facility.
Purpose . No matter your role or area that you work in, at SGMC Health we are collectively working towards goals that will make our community a better place. Excellence . We strive to do the right thing the right way, are accountable in all we do, require competence of our people, and are compassionate in our service. Team Spirit. We encourage team effort, support personal and professional development, acknowledge individual talents and skills, and support innovation and empowerment. Award Winning Performance. We are committed to providing the best care possible and we are proud to be recognized locally, statewide, and nationally for the exceptional care that our staff provides.
WHY YOU WILL LOVE SGMC HEALTH SGMC
has great benefit options, depending on the role that you are going into- including healthcare, supplementary benefits, ways to save for the future, opportunities for career advancement, and opportunities to expand your skill set. Some of these great benefit options are listed below: Low Healthcare Insurance Premiums 401(k) with employer match Paid Time Off (PTO) Employee discounts Company paid life insurance Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Cancer Insurance Accident Insurance Pet Insurance Tuition Reimbursement On-the-job training and skills development Opportunities for growth and advancement Employee Assistance Program
JOB LOCATION
: Main Campus
DEPARTMENT
MCP/RETAIL
PHARMACY SCHEDULE
Full Time, 8 HR Day Shift, POSITION SUMMARY To provide technical support in the various aspects, functions, and responsibilities of The Department of Pharmacy. Effectively executes all competencies on a regular basis specific to assigned area / location. Assists in the training, orientation and assessment of New Employees, Interns, Externs and Students. Participates in a Quality Improvement Initiative. Plays a significant role in the department's readiness for The Joint Commission.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES MUST COMPLETE ALL
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REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS AND BE IN ACTIVE STATUS WITH THE STATE OF GEORGIA PHARMACY
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BOARD PRIOR TO EMPLOYMENT
High school graduate or completed a high school equivalence course is
PREFERRED.
Pharmacy Technician Certification by the Georgia Board of Pharmacy
PREFERRED.
Preference will be given to applicants with health care experience and particularly to applicants with hospital pharmacy experience. The Pharmacy technician will be required to complete a 6 week training program and pass the final exam with a score of 80% or better in each section of the test. At this time Pharmacy technicians must be able to demonstrate efficiency in typing, preparation of aseptic solutions and must have knowledge of inpatient and outpatient drug distribution systems and be able to work mathematical calculations accurately. Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide pharmacy services appropriate to the age of the patient's served. Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span. Must be able to assess and interpret data about the patient's status in order to identify each patient's age specific needs and provide the care needed by our patient groups (i. e. , neonate, pediatric, adolescent and/or geriatric).
