Job Summary:

Under general supervision, prepares medications under the direction of a pharmacist. May measure, mix, label, and record amounts and dosages of medications.

Job Description:

• Adds measured drugs or nutrients to intravenous solutions under sterile conditions to prepare intravenous (IV) packs under pharmacist supervision. Answers telephone, responding to questions or requests.
• Assists customers by answering simple questions, locating items or referring them to the pharmacist for medication information.
• Computes charges for medication and equipment dispensed to hospital clients.
• Enters medical and demographic data into a computer and assists in production and preparation of reports (including billing information).
• Fills bottles with prescribed medications and types and affixes labels. Mixes pharmaceutical preparations according to written prescriptions.
• Prices and files prescriptions that have been filled. Receives written prescription or refills requests and verifies that information is complete and accurate. Supplies and monitors robotic machines that dispense medicine into containers, and labels the containers.
• Transfers medication from vials to the appropriate number of sterile, disposable syringes, using aseptic techniques

Preferred Qualifications:

Certified Pharmacy Technician

Two (2) years of Pharmacy Technician experience

Benefits: Please visit www.TeamGeorgia.gov/Career

*Additional Information - Selected applicant must meet the following standards:

1. Must pass a pre-employment background check (which includes criminal records check, driver's history, and verification of work history) and a post-hire federal background investigation.

2. Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test and will be placed in the pool for the State Random Drug Testing Program.

3. Eligible to work in the U.S.

4. Able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

^{**High School and College Degrees Must Be From an Accredited Institution**}