Pharmacy Tech - 7on/7off Nights

As a Pharmacy Tech at Northside Hospital, your main responsibilities include assisting pharmacists in filling, compounding, and dispensing medications according to physician orders. You will also handle various technical duties related to the packaging and delivery of pharmaceuticals, ensuring that patients receive their medications promptly and correctly. Additionally, you will be involved in providing patient care services to a diverse range of patients, including neonates, pediatrics, adults, and geriatrics.

To apply for the Pharmacy Tech position at Northside Hospital, you need to have current registration as a Pharmacy Technician in the State of Georgia. While it’s preferred to be a Certified Pharmacy Technician through the PTCB or NHA, it is not mandatory. Previous hospital pharmacy experience is also preferred, but your eagerness to learn and your capability to thrive in a fast-paced environment are equally essential.

The Pharmacy Tech role at Northside Hospital involves working night shifts with varying hours, specifically from 8:30 PM to 7 AM, and 9 PM to 7:30 AM. You will be part of a 7on/7off schedule which allows for a consistent work routine, helping to balance your professional and personal life. Weekend rotations are required as well.

There is no on-call requirement for the Pharmacy Tech position at Northside Hospital. The role is structured around the scheduled night shifts, allowing you to have predictable working hours without the added stress of being on-call during other times.

The work environment for a Pharmacy Tech at Northside Hospital is dynamic, collaborative, and supportive. Working alongside experienced pharmacists and healthcare professionals, you will find an engaging atmosphere that encourages growth and development in your pharmacy career while making a significant impact on patient care.

Talk about your passion for healthcare and helping others, emphasizing how being a Pharmacy Technician allows you to combine your scientific knowledge with patient interaction.

Discuss your strategies for managing stress, such as staying organized and focusing on communication. Share an example from your past experiences, if applicable, where you successfully managed a high-stress scenario.

Outline the steps you take including verifying the patient’s information, checking the medication against the prescription accuracy, preparing the medication, and labeling. Emphasize the importance of attention to detail.

Mention your commitment to ongoing education and professional development through training courses, reading journals, and participating in workshops, highlighting the importance of staying current in the field.

Share a specific example and explain how you approached the situation with open communication, aiming for resolution and teamwork. Highlight the positive outcome of the experience.

Discuss the pharmacist’s key responsibilities, and explain how you, as a Pharmacy Tech, play a supporting role in medication management and patient care, reinforcing your understanding of the team dynamic.

Talk about the importance of accountability and transparency when errors occur. Discuss a methodical approach to managing errors, such as double-checking or reporting them to a supervisor immediately.

Explain your strategy for prioritization, such as focusing on urgent tasks first and collaborating with team members to manage the workflow effectively.

Discuss your understanding of HIPAA regulations and the steps you take to safeguard patient information, highlighting your commitment to maintaining confidentiality.

Share your knowledge about Northside Hospital's reputation and values, aligning them with your own career goals and the opportunity to contribute to their mission in patient care.