20499 - Inpatient Pharmacy Technician, Nights (Columbia County)

Wellstar Health System•Magnolia, AR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Wellstar is seeking an Inpatient Pharmacy Technician to work nights, from 8:00 pm to 6:00 am. In this role, you will prepare, compound, and dispense medications, and perform other technical duties in the pharmacy department under the direct supervision of a Pharmacist. You must demonstrate competency through supervised observation and/or any other necessary annual required competencies, and be proficient in all responsibilities and duties of a certified pharmacy technician.

Requirements

High School Diploma General or GED General
PHT - Registered Pharmacy Tech
CPHT - Cert Pharmacy Tech or PHARMINT - Pharmacist - Intern
Licensed and in good standing with the Georgia State Board of Pharmacy.
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
General experience in all phases of pharmacy operations including basic knowledge of automated dispensing cabinets, inventory management, medication order interpretation, and Ga. Pharmacy law.

Responsibilities

Prepare medications and/or IV for dispensing, select correct medication, correct strength, and correct form. Fill, label, and initial medication bag for pharmacist verification.
Fill multiple patient specific medications in accordance with department procedure.
Deliver bulk fill, first dose, and missing doses securely to the appropriate units, while practicing appropriate procedure to ensure confidentiality for all patients.
Properly generate label, fill, and have checked by a pharmacist, then dispense missing doses to the appropriate floor or unit upon request.
Properly prepare, measure, and count medications including compound ointments, creams, oral solutions, oral solids, IV, etc.
Accurately add new users to the Automated Dispensing Cabinet (ADC) system.
Properly load the ADC with correct medications after medication is checked by a pharmacist. Monitor par levels and increase or decrease as needed.
Generate needed reports to fill, track, and identify/report all discrepancies.
Troubleshoot minor problems with the ADC.
Accurately fill medication, fluids, and stock outs as needed.
Assist the pharmacist and inventory specialist in retrieving recalled medications.
Follow all policies, procedures, and applicable laws with controlled substance medications.
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.
Demonstrate knowledge of preparing small volume admixtures, specialty solutions (epidural, intrathecal, intravenous, intramuscular, sterile syringes, and chemotherapy when applicable), neonatal syringes (when applicable), and large volume solutions.
Demonstrate knowledge of policies and procedures regarding maintaining a clean room environment.
Follow all safety and compliance standards for safely compounding medications. Ensure all requirements and procedures of United States Pharmacopeia are met.
Accurately label all repackaged items per Georgia Board of Pharmacy Rules and Regulations.
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.
Order supplies and obtain purchase orders using the appropriate ordering system.
Distribute and account for Controlled Substance Medications.
Restock code carts and other kits returned to pharmacy according to departmental procedure and ensure required inspections are completed.
Perform monthly unit and pharmacy inspections and ensure that assigned pharmacy or medication area is clean, including temperature and humidity monitoring.
Perform out-of-date tracking on medications in various locations of the facility.
Train and mentor pharmacy technicians under the lead pharmacy technician.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Comply with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.