Inpatient Pharmacy Technician, PRN (Columbia County)

Wellstar Health System • Magnolia, AR

19h • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• High School Diploma General or GED General
• PHT - Registered Pharmacy Tech
• CPHT - Cert Pharmacy Tech or PHARMINT - Pharmacist - Intern
• General experience in all phases of pharmacy operations including basic knowledge of automated dispensing cabinets, inventory management, medication order interpretation, and GA Pharmacy law.
• Hospital Pharmacy experience

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• Properly prepare, measure, count, medications including compound ointments, creams, oral solutions, oral solids, IV, etc.
• Accurately add new users to the ADC system.
• Properly load 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 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.
• 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.
• Demonstrate knowledge of preparing epidural, intrathecal, intravenous, intramuscular, sterile syringes and chemotherapy (when applicable).
• Demonstrate knowledge of preparing neonatal syringes (when applicable).
• Demonstrate knowledge of preparing large volume solutions.
• Demonstrate knowledge of policies and procedures regarding maintaining clean room environment.
• Follow all safety and compliance standards for safely compounding medications.
• Ensure that 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.
• Proficient in the distribution and accountability of 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 date tracking on medications in various locations of the facility.
• Train and mentor pharmacy technicians under lead pharmacy technician.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Benefits

• 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.
• Nationally ranked and locally recognized for our high-quality care and inclusive culture.
• One of Georgia’s largest and most integrated healthcare systems.
• Every day, 24,000+ of us work together to provide personalized care for patients at every age and stage of life – and our team members are the foundation of that care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees