Certified Pharmacy Technician - Dayshift Inpatient Hospital

Shepherd Center • Atlanta, GA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The pharmacy technician works closely with the lead technician, pharmacist, buyer, manager, and director for daily operations in the inpatient pharmacy and hospital. (S)he should be able to perform daily pharmacy functions independently once trained. (S)he must be competent with USP 795, 797, & 800 guidelines to compound medications. Technician must have a minimum of one year IV compounding experience and be CPhT certified. Pharmacy students applying for this position do not need to have any previous IV compounding experience but is preferred. The pharmacist intern license can be substituted for the CPhT certification requirement.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent experience/certification.
• PTCB Certification (CPhT)
• Registered with the State of Georgia
• Minimum of 1 years of experience in hospital pharmacy
• Minimum of 1 years of experience compounding in IV Room
• 1 year IV hospital experience.
• 1 year of Pyxis/Omnicell knowledge.
• 1 year of compounding nonsterile products.

Nice To Haves

• Pharmacy students applying for this position do not need to have any previous IV compounding experience but is preferred.
• The pharmacist intern license can be substituted for the CPhT certification requirement.
• Experience in using the following software/hardware is preferred: Pyxis MedStation ES, C-2 Safe, and/or PaRx Simplifi 797 SoleSource Epic Euclid Dry and Wet Cadet unit dosing machine MILT Unit Dose Packaging softwareWorkday

Responsibilities

• Use USP Chapters 795, 797, & 800 guidelines to compound drugs.
• Deliver drugs to clinics and nursing units.
• Complete all annual competencies and biannual aseptic tests.
• Refill and troubleshoot Pyxis ES MedStations daily.
• Receive and stock wholesale drug orders daily.
• Restock crash carts and transfer kits monthly.
• Complete monthly floor inspections.
• Unit dose packaging.
• Assist with the training of newly hired pharmacy technicians and interns.
• Clean IV room suite on a daily and monthly basis.
• Complete projects as requested by Pharmacy leadership.
• Restock pharmacy drugs and supplies from storage room.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED