Pharmacy Technician- FT Days

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About Wellstar

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• At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve.
• We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.
• Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life.
• Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.

Responsibilities

• Shift Day (United States of America) Job Summary: Prepare, compound, dispense medications, and perform other technical duties in the pharmacy department under direct supervision of a Pharmacist.
• Must demonstrate competency through supervised observation and/or any other necessary annual required competencies.
• Must be proficient in all responsibilities and duties of certified pharmacy technician.
• Medication Distribution * Single Dispense - must prepare medications and/or IV for dispensing, select correct medication, correct strength, and correct form.
• Fill, label, and initial medication bag for a pharmacist verification. * Bulk Dispense- Must fill multiple patient specific medications in accordance with department procedure. * Transportation- bulk fill, first dose, and missing doses will be delivered securely to the appropriate units, while practicing appropriate procedure to ensure confidentiality for all patients. * Missing Doses- upon request, must properly generate label, fill and have checked by a pharmacist, then dispense to the appropriate floor or unit. * Product Preparation- must properly prepare, measure, count, medications including compound ointments, creams, oral solutions, oral solids, IV, etc.
• (ADC) Automatic Dispensing Cabinet * User- must be capable of accurately adding new users to the ADC system. * Product- must properly load ADC with correct medications after medication is checked by a pharmacist.
• Monitor par levels and increase or decrease as needed. * Reports- must be able to generate needed reports to fill, track, and identify/report all discrepancies. * Minor Maintenance- must trouble shoot minor problems with ADC. * Restock- must accurately fill medication, fluids and stock outs as needed. * Recall- must assist the pharmacist and inventory specialist in retrieving recalled medications. * Controlled Substances- Must follow all policies, procedures, and applicable laws with controlled substance medications.
• IV Admixture * Aseptic technique- Demonstrate knowledge of aseptic technique including; proper hand washing and proper use of IV Room attire.
• Understand Joint Commission, hospital, and departmental policies and procedures.
• Must complete an aseptic technique competency to show compliance with USP standards, conducted by supervisor or Lead Pharmacy Technician. * Small volume- Demonstrate knowledge of preparing small volume admixtures * Specialty solutions- Demonstrate knowledge of preparing epidural, intrathecal, intravenous, intramuscular, sterile syringes and chemotherapy (when applicable) * Syringes- Demonstrate knowledge of preparing neonatal syringes (when applicable) * Large volume- Demonstrate knowledge of preparing large volume solutions * Room cleaning - Demonstrate knowledge of policies and procedures regarding maintaining clean room environment. * Safety and Compliance Follows all safety and compliance standards for safely compounding medications.
• Always ensure that all requirements and procedures of United States Pharmacopeia are met.
• Repackaging and bar-coding medications- must accurately label all repackaged items per Georgia Board of Pharmacy Rules and Regulations. * Properly provide customer service to customers and other healthcare professionals via in-person or virtual means. * Process any charges: late charges, supplemental, OR charges, nuclear and exception report. * Ordering supplies and obtaining purchase orders using the appropriate ordering system. * Must be proficient in the distribution and accountability of Controlled Substance Medications. * Code Carts / Kits - Must restock code carts and other kits returned to pharmacy according to departmental procedure and ensure required inspections are completed. * Must perform monthly unit and pharmacy inspections and ensure that assigned pharmacy or medication area is clean including temperature and humidity monitoring. * Must perform out date tracking on medications in various locations of the facility. * Train and mentor pharmacy technicians under lead pharmacy technician
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Requirements

• High School Diploma / GED General Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s): All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
• PHT - Registered Pharmacy Tech CPHT - Cert Pharmacy Tech or PHARMINT - Pharmacist - Intern Additional License(s) and Certification(s): Licensed and in good standing with the Georgia State Board of Pharmacy.
• Hospital pharmacy experience Preferred and General experience in all phases of pharmacy operations including basic knowledge of automated dispensing cabinets, inventory management, medication order interpretation, and Ga.
• Basic computer skills.
• Good oral communication skills.
• Basic management skills.
• Good problem solving skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 30 pounds.
• Ability to push a transportation cart of approximately 100 pounds.

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