Pharmacy Tech / PRN

As a Pharmacy Tech / PRN at Emory Healthcare, your main responsibilities include procuring, preparing, packaging, and distributing prescription medications and pharmaceutical supplies. You will maintain IV records and patient profiles, as well as manufacture and prepare sterile products under the supervision of a registered pharmacist.

To qualify for the Pharmacy Tech / PRN role at Emory Healthcare, you should preferably have a high school diploma or equivalent. You can also be considered if you have experience in the field without certification, provided you obtain certification within one year of employment. A pharmacy technician certification from an accredited program or current enrollment in a College of Pharmacy is required.

Yes, Emory Healthcare offers the opportunity for Pharmacy Techs to achieve certification. Candidates without certification may be hired contingent upon obtaining it within a year of employment. Continuous education will be required to maintain this certification, ensuring that you stay up to date with industry standards.

The Pharmacy Tech / PRN position at Emory Healthcare primarily offers day shift opportunities. As a PRN staff member, you will work on an as-needed basis, which provides flexibility to both you and the organization to adjust staffing according to patient needs.

Emory Healthcare is committed to providing support and resources for its Pharmacy Tech employees by fostering a collaborative work environment, offering opportunities for professional development such as certification, and ensuring reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

When answering this question, focus on specific examples from your past roles where you prepared medications. Highlight your attention to detail and familiarity with protocols to ensure patient safety.

Share a specific example of a stressful situation you faced and how you managed it. Emphasize problem-solving skills and maintaining a calm demeanor to ensure patient care isn't compromised.

Discuss methods you employ to double-check your work, such as verifying medication types and dosages, using checklists, and collaborating with pharmacists to ensure patient safety.

Emphasize the importance of communication and collaboration. Share experiences where you worked effectively within a team, especially with healthcare providers, to deliver optimal patient care.

Reflect on qualities such as attention to detail, a strong work ethic, and the ability to remain organized. Provide examples of how these traits have positively impacted your work.

Explain your commitment to ongoing education through workshops, professional forums, or reading industry literature to stay informed about the latest developments in the pharmacy field.

Detail a constructive approach to resolving conflicts, emphasizing communication skills and a focus on finding a solution that benefits the team and patient care.

Discuss specific protocols you follow, such as proper medication storage, cleanliness standards, and adhering to regulations to ensure the safety of medications and patients.

Share a strategy for task management, whether it’s creating a to-do list or assessing urgent versus routine tasks. Emphasize your ability to adapt as priorities shift throughout the day.

Highlight Emory Healthcare’s commitment to patient care and innovation as factors that excite you. Share your eagerness to be part of a team that values excellence and compassion.