Certified Pharmacy Technician at Shepherd Center in Atlanta, Georgia

Job Description:

About Shepherd Center


With five decades of experience, Shepherd Center provides world-class clinical care, research, and family support for people experiencing the most complex conditions, including spinal cord and brain injuries, multi-trauma, traumatic amputations, stroke, multiple sclerosis, and pain. An elite center ranked by" U.S. News "as one of the nation's top hospitals for rehabilitation, Shepherd Center is also recognized as both Spinal Cord Injury and Traumatic Brain Injury Model Systems. Shepherd is the only rehabilitation facility in the nation with an intensive care unit on-site, allowing us to care for the most complex patients and begin the rehabilitation process sooner. Shepherd Center treats thousands of patients annually with unmatched expertise and unwavering compassion to help them begin again.


Shepherd Center's culture is one of hope, humor, and hard work. You will enjoy career growth, strong relationships with co-workers , strong support from leadership, and fun activities that have ke pt over 1 2% of staff members working at Shepherd for more than 20 years .


Under the general supervision of the Pharmacy Manager, the Certified Pharmacy Technician supervises all services. This multifaceted job gives individuals the opportunity to collaborate with all departments in the Center in order to provide the best patient care.


Work Schedule is Monday - Friday 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM



JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reviews physician medication orders for appropriateness, correct dosing, allergies, contraindication, interactions, etc.


• Use USP Chapters 795, 797, & 800 guidelines to compound drugs.


• Assists customers with purchases.


• Operates cash register, including balancing.


• Compounds non-sterile prescriptions.


• Assists in development, implementation, monitoring, and reporting on effectiveness of policies and procedures.


• Maintains shelf labels and assists with inventory.


• Assists with inventory - stocking, inventory management, etc.


• Fills and ships homecare supplies.


• Maintains cleanliness and orderliness of the Apothecary and storeroom.


• Assists in gift shop selection, gift shop ordering, and maintaining cleanliness and organization of gift shop.


• Assist with the training of newly hired technicians and interns.

• High School Diploma

• Pharmacy Technician Certification

• Pharmacy Technician in the state of Georgia.

• Previous retail pharmacy experience (preferred)

• Exceptional Customer service skills


• Cash register experience


• Highly organized, strong attention to detail.


• Ability to problem solve.


• Strong analytical skills.


• Must have excellent organizational skills.


• Good Verbal and written communication skills, and attention to details necessary.


• Highly motivated


• Takes initiative

• May involve walking, standing, or kneeling for brief or extended periods of time.


• Exerting up to 15 pounds of force occasionally or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

• Some potential for exposure to blood and body fluids.