Pharmacy Tech Specialty (Oncology) WMCG

Wellstar Health System

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Prepare, compound, dispense medications, and perform other technical duties in the pharmacy department under direct supervision of a Pharmacist. Must be proficient in all responsibilities and duties of Certified Pharmacy Technician. Responsible for monitoring and management of medication diversion processes and the related mitigation activities. Devises and maintains all reporting capability from related computer systems as it relates to medication diversion and safety.

Requirements

• High School Diploma General Required
• Minimum 1 year inventory specialist or pharmacy automation Required
• Minimum 2 years of hospital experience in all phases of pharmacy operations including basic knowledge of automated dispensing cabinets, inventory management, medication order interpretation, and Ga. Pharmacy law. Required
• PHT - Registered Pharmacy Tech
• CPHT - Cert Pharmacy Tech

Nice To Haves

• Bachelors Other Preferred

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all data collection, review, and performs appropriate action from various software applications
• Reviews and reconciles medication dispenses including controlled substance information in accordance with state and federal law
• Responsible for audits, discrepancy resolution, and education to various team members
• Notifies Pharmacy Director of suspected diversion as required by law
• 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
• 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
• Must be trained / approved to calibrate and operate the total parenteral nutrition machine. (when applicable)
• Must identify correct additive to be used, a pharmacist must check prior to injecting additives.
• Demonstrate knowledge of ability to clean, disassemble and reassemble all tubing. Replace all additives and run all required reports.
• Demonstrate knowledge of policies and procedures regarding maintaining clean room environment.
• Follows all safety and compliance standards for safely compounding medications.
• Always ensure that all requirements and procedures of United States Pharmacopeia are met.
• Must 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.
• Must fill multiple patient specific medications in accordance with department procedure.
• Bulk fill, first dose, and missing doses will be delivered securely to the appropriate units, while practicing appropriate procedure to ensure confidentiality for all patients.
• Upon request, must properly generate label, fill and have checked by a pharmacist, then dispense to the appropriate floor or unit.
• Must properly prepare, measure, count, medications including compound ointments, creams, oral solutions, oral solids, IV, etc.
• Must be capable of accurately adding new users to the ADC system.
• Must properly load ADC with correct medications after medication is checked by a pharmacist.
• Monitor par levels and increase or decrease as needed.
• Must be able to generate needed reports to fill, track, and identify/report all discrepancies.
• Must trouble shoot minor problems with ADC.
• Must accurately fill medication, fluids and stock outs as needed.
• Must assist the pharmacist and inventory specialist in retrieving recalled medications.
• Must follow all policies, procedures, and applicable laws with controlled substance medications.
• Must accurately label all repackaged items per Georgia Board of Pharmacy Rules and Regulations.
• Properly 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.
• Ordering supplies and obtaining purchase orders using the appropriate ordering system.
• Capable of generating orders, checking in orders, completing invoices, processing returns using the wholesaler computer system, and reconciling invoices with statements for accounts payable.
• Coordinate training for new technicians and provide supervision when needed.
• Must be proficient in the distribution and accountability of Controlled Substance Medications.
• Must restock code carts and other kits returned to pharmacy according to departmental procedure and ensure required inspections are completed.
• Must perform monthly unit and pharmacy inspections and ensure that assigned pharmacy or medication area is clean.
• Must perform out date tracking on medications in various locations of the facility.
• Monitor all temperature and humidity recordings per guidelines.

Benefits

• Nationally ranked and locally recognized for our high-quality care and inclusive culture, Wellstar is one of Georgia’s largest and most integrated healthcare systems.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED