Inpatient Pharmacy Technician, Nights (Columbia County)

Wellstar Health System•Magnolia, AR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Wellstar is seeking an Inpatient Pharmacy Technician to join their team. This role involves preparing, compounding, and dispensing medications under the direct supervision of a Pharmacist. The technician must demonstrate proficiency in all responsibilities and duties of a certified pharmacy technician and maintain competency through supervised observation and annual required competencies. The position is part of a mission-driven organization focused on enhancing the health and well-being of every person served, with a culture that values contributions and ideas.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
PHT - Registered Pharmacy Tech or CPHT - Cert Pharmacy Tech or PHARMINT - Pharmacist - Intern
Licensed and in good standing with the Georgia State Board of Pharmacy.
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.
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.

Responsibilities

Prepare medications and/or IVs for dispensing, ensuring correct medication, strength, and form, then labeling and initializing for pharmacist verification.
Fill multiple patient-specific medications in accordance with department procedure.
Securely deliver bulk fills, first doses, and missing doses to appropriate units while maintaining patient confidentiality.
Properly generate labels, fill, and have checked by a pharmacist for missing doses, then dispense to the appropriate floor or unit.
Properly prepare, measure, and count medications, including compounding ointments, creams, oral solutions, oral solids, and IVs.
Accurately add new users to the Automatic Dispensing Cabinet (ADC) system.
Properly load the ADC with correct medications after pharmacist verification.
Monitor ADC par levels and adjust 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 for the ADC.
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 IV Room attire, and comply with Joint Commission, hospital, and departmental policies and procedures.
Complete an aseptic technique competency to show compliance with USP standards.
Prepare small volume admixtures, specialty solutions (epidural, intrathecal, intravenous, intramuscular, sterile syringes, and chemotherapy when applicable), neonatal syringes (when applicable), and large volume solutions.
Follow policies and procedures regarding maintaining a clean IV room environment.
Follow all safety and compliance standards for safely compounding medications and ensure United States Pharmacopeia requirements and procedures 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 charges, including late charges, supplemental, OR charges, nuclear, and exception reports.
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 the pharmacy according to departmental procedure and ensure required inspections are completed.
Perform monthly unit and pharmacy inspections, ensuring 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.