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GA - Georgia Pharmacist/Pharm Tech Credentialing Requirements

What credentials do I need to work as a Pharmacist or Pharmacy Tech in Georgia?

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Written by Erica Rodriguez
Updated this week

Required Documents

First documents you will need to upload prior to completing your profile and uploading state specific requirements.

When signing up to work with ShiftMed in the app you will then be prompted to enter your:

  • Proof of Identification (DL, Photo ID, Passport, etc.)

  • Social Security Number

  • Professional License (Pharm - with 1+ years of experience; Pharm Tech - with 6+ months experience)

    • You can upload multiple Professional Licenses and any Specialties, if applicable.

Please Note: You must be professionally licensed to practice in this State.


Required Forms

Forms that must be signed in the ShiftMed App before you can start uploading credentials:

  • Training Manual: Complete directly within the app using the tap to sign feature.

  • Company Handbook: Complete directly within the app using the tap to sign feature.

  • NPI, NPI Entry Form (Pharmacist Only)

  • GA Background Check Consent Form

  • Arbitration Agreement


Required Credentials:

Documents that must be uploaded into the ShiftMed App before you can start claiming shifts:


Unlock Credentials

Please note that specific facility credentials could be asked of you when attempting to claim a shift. These are NOT required for you to be hired by ShiftMed. These are special requirements that some of our partner facilities require. For more information on Facility Specific Credentials, CLICK HERE.

  • Immunization Certification (Pharmacist only)

  • 2-step PPD or TB Blood Test (completed within the last year) or Chest X-Ray (completed within the last 5 years)

    • TB Baseline Risk Agreement Form

  • COVID-19 Vaccine: All HCPs must have either a COVID-19 Vaccination (1-2 doses or booster) or must complete a Medical or Religious Exemption form in the app.

  • MMR: Some ShiftMed facility partners require healthcare professionals to show proof of MMR vaccination or a titer test.

  • Flu Shot: Some of our partner facilities in the area do require a flu shot during flu season.

  • Varicella: Some ShiftMed facility partners require healthcare professionals to show proof of completing the Varicella vaccination or a positive titer test.

  • Hepatitis B Vaccine: Some ShiftMed facility partners require healthcare professionals to show proof of completing the hepatitis B vaccination series or a titer test.

  • TDAP Vaccine: Some ShiftMed facility partners require healthcare professionals to show proof of receiving the Tdap vaccination or completing a titer test.


Items that ShiftMed will Verify

  • Active Georgia Pharm/Pharm Tech Professional License

    • Gchex Satisfactory Letter

  • Clear record on the Office of Inspector General (OIG) Exclusion Check

  • Clear record on the System for Award Management (SAM) Exclusion Check


Upload your credentials in the ShiftMed app.


Georgia Pharmacist/Pharmacy Tech State Credentialing Checklist

Completed in the ShiftMed App

Completed in the ShiftMed App

ShiftMed Credentialing Team will complete internally

(Not visible in app)

ShiftMed Required Credentials

Unlock Credentials

(May be required at specific facilities)

ShiftMed Required Checks

Credentials:

☐ Georgia Pharm/Pharm Tech Professional License (Pharm - 1+ years of experience; Pharm Tech - 6+ months experience)

☐ Proof of Identification (State ID, DL, Passport, etc.)

☐ SSN

Resume

☐ NPI, NPI Entry Form (Pharmacist only)

Consent Forms:

☐ Training Manual

☐ Company Handbook

☐ Arbitration Agreement

Credentials:

☐ Immunization Certification (Pharmacist only)

TB Test (PPD, Blood Test or Chest X-Ray) & TB Baseline Risk Agreement

MMR

Background & Registry Checks:

Georgia Background Check - Gchex Satisfactory Letter

☐ Office of Inspector General (OIG) Check

☐ Clear record on the System for Award Management (SAM) Exclusion Check


Questions?

If you have any questions, reach out to us in chat by going into the ShiftMed App > Menu > Help Center > Chat & Help Articles > Ask a Question!

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