Pharmacy Tech Intern WMCG

Wellstar Health System

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 required annual competencies, and be proficient in the responsibilities and duties of a certified pharmacy technician. The role supports medication distribution, preparation and delivery; automatic dispensing cabinet operations; IV admixture; medication repackaging and bar-coding; customer service; pharmacy charges and supply ordering; controlled-substance accountability; code-cart and kit restocking; inspections and expiration-date tracking; and training and mentoring pharmacy technicians. Work must follow applicable safety, compliance, USP, Georgia Board of Pharmacy, departmental, and Wellstar policies and procedures.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Upon hire, hold the required pharmacy technician registration or certification, or pharmacist-intern credential: PHT (Registered Pharmacy Tech), CPHT (Certified Pharmacy Tech), or PHARMINT (Pharmacist Intern).
Licensed and in good standing with the Georgia State Board of Pharmacy 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 departmental procedures.
Securely deliver bulk fills, first doses, and missing doses to the appropriate units while maintaining patient confidentiality.
Generate labels, fill requested missing doses, obtain pharmacist checks, and dispense them 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 automatic dispensing cabinet (ADC) systems; load pharmacist-checked medications; monitor and adjust par levels; generate reports; troubleshoot minor problems; restock medications and fluids; and assist with medication recalls.
Follow policies, procedures, and applicable laws for controlled-substance medications and their distribution and accountability.
Use aseptic technique, including proper handwashing and IV-room attire, and comply with Joint Commission, hospital, departmental, and USP requirements when compounding medications.
Prepare small- and large-volume admixtures and, when applicable, specialty solutions, including epidural, intrathecal, intravenous, intramuscular, sterile syringe, chemotherapy, and neonatal syringe products.
Follow room-cleaning procedures and maintain a clean-room environment.
Repackage and barcode medications accurately in accordance with Georgia Board of Pharmacy rules and regulations.
Provide customer service to customers and healthcare professionals in person or virtually.
Process late, supplemental, operating-room, nuclear, and exception-report charges.
Order supplies and obtain purchase orders using the appropriate ordering system.
Restock returned code carts and other kits according to departmental procedures 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 assigned duties and comply with Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.