Certified Pharmacy Technician, FT Days

Wellstar Health System•Marietta, GA

About The Position

Prepare, compound, and dispense medications and perform other technical duties in the pharmacy department under the direct supervision of a Pharmacist. Demonstrate competency through supervised observation and/or required annual competencies, and be proficient in all responsibilities and duties of a certified pharmacy technician. The position supports medication distribution, automatic dispensing cabinet operations, IV admixture, medication repackaging and bar-coding, customer service, pharmacy inventory and inspections, and controlled-substance accountability. It also includes training and mentoring pharmacy technicians under the lead pharmacy technician and performing other assigned duties while complying with Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Required upon hire: Registered Pharmacy Technician (PHT), Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPHT), or Pharmacist Intern (PHARMINT) certification.
Licensed and in good standing with the Georgia State Board of Pharmacy; required upon hire.
General experience in all phases of pharmacy operations, including basic knowledge of automated dispensing cabinets, inventory management, medication order interpretation, and Georgia pharmacy law.
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.

Nice To Haves

Hospital pharmacy experience.

Responsibilities

Prepare medications and IVs for dispensing; select the correct medication, strength, and form; fill, label, and initial medication bags for pharmacist verification.
Fill multiple patient-specific medications according to department procedures.
Securely deliver bulk fills, first doses, and missing doses to appropriate units while maintaining patient confidentiality.
Generate labels, fill missing-dose requests, obtain pharmacist checks, and deliver medications to the appropriate floor or unit.
Prepare, measure, and count medications, including compounded ointments, creams, oral solutions, oral solids, and IV products.
Add users to the automatic dispensing cabinet (ADC) system; load pharmacist-checked medications; monitor and adjust par levels; generate reports; troubleshoot minor issues; and restock medications, fluids, and stock-outs.
Assist the pharmacist and inventory specialist with retrieving recalled medications.
Follow policies, procedures, and applicable laws for controlled-substance medications, including their distribution and accountability.
Use appropriate aseptic technique and IV-room attire; prepare small- and large-volume admixtures and, when applicable, specialty solutions, neonatal syringes, and chemotherapy; maintain the clean-room environment and follow USP requirements.
Repackage and barcode medications with labels that comply with Georgia Board of Pharmacy rules and regulations.
Provide customer service to customers and healthcare professionals in person or virtually.
Process late, supplemental, OR, nuclear, and exception-report charges.
Order supplies and obtain purchase orders using the appropriate ordering system.
Restock code carts and other returned kits according to departmental procedure and complete required inspections.
Perform monthly unit and pharmacy inspections; keep assigned pharmacy or medication areas clean; and monitor temperature and humidity.
Track medication expiration dates in various facility locations.
Train and mentor pharmacy technicians under the lead pharmacy technician.
Perform other duties as assigned and comply with Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.