Pharmacy Tech Specialty: Fulltime-Dayshift

Wellstar Health System • Roswell, GA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Wellstar is a healthcare system dedicated to enhancing the health and well-being of every person they serve, striving for excellence and honoring every voice. They are recognized for their contributions to the healthcare industry and commitment to making a difference in people's lives. The Pharmacy Tech Specialty role involves preparing, compounding, and dispensing medications, along with other technical duties in the pharmacy department, under the direct supervision of a Pharmacist. The position requires proficiency as a Certified Pharmacy Technician and focuses on monitoring and managing medication diversion processes, including related mitigation activities, and maintaining reporting capabilities from computer systems for medication diversion and safety. Wellstar's mission is to enhance the health and well-being of every person they serve, with a vision to deliver world-class healthcare every time, guided by values of compassion, excellence, and honoring every voice. The company is recognized for its high-quality care, inclusive culture, and has been featured on the FORTUNE “100 Best Companies to Work For” list and Seramount 100 Best Companies list, fostering a Great Place to Work culture.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Registered Pharmacy Tech certification upon hire
• Certified Pharmacy Tech certification upon hire
• Minimum 1 year inventory specialist or pharmacy automation experience
• 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
• Excellent computer skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Mentoring Skills
• Ability to lift a minimum of 30 pounds
• Ability to push a transportation cart of approximately 100 pounds

Nice To Haves

• Bachelors Other

Responsibilities

• Prepare, compound, dispense medications, and perform other technical duties in the pharmacy department under direct supervision of a Pharmacist
• Be proficient in all responsibilities and duties of Certified Pharmacy Technician
• Monitor and manage medication diversion processes and the related mitigation activities
• Devise and maintain all reporting capability from related computer systems as it relates to medication diversion and safety
• Responsible for all data collection, review, and performs appropriate action from various software applications
• Review and reconcile medication dispenses including controlled substance information in accordance with state and federal law
• Responsible for audits, discrepancy resolution, and education to various team members
• Notify Pharmacy Director of suspected diversion as required by law
• 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 for ADC
• Generate needed reports to fill, track, and identify/report all discrepancies for ADC
• Troubleshoot minor problems with ADC
• Accurately fill medication, fluids and stock outs as needed for 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 proper use of IV Room attire
• Understand Joint Commission, hospital, and departmental policies and procedures for IV Admixture
• Complete an aseptic technique competency to show compliance with USP standards
• 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
• Be trained / approved to calibrate and operate the total parenteral nutrition machine (when applicable)
• Identify correct additive to be used for TPN, with a pharmacist check prior to injecting additives
• Clean, disassemble and reassemble all tubing for TPN equipment (when applicable)
• Replace all additives and run all required reports for TPN equipment (when applicable)
• Demonstrate knowledge of policies and procedures regarding maintaining clean room environment
• Follow all safety and compliance standards for safely compounding medications
• Always ensure that all requirements and procedures of United States Pharmacopeia are met
• Prepare medications and/or IV for dispensing, select correct medication, correct strength, and correct form (Single Dispense)
• Fill, label, and initial medication bag for a pharmacist verification (Single Dispense)
• Fill multiple patient specific medications in accordance with department procedure (Bulk Dispense)
• Deliver bulk fill, first dose, and missing doses securely to the appropriate units, while practicing appropriate procedure to ensure confidentiality for all patients
• Upon request, properly generate label, fill and have checked by a pharmacist, then dispense to the appropriate floor or unit (Missing Doses)
• Properly prepare, measure, count, medications including compound ointments, creams, oral solutions, oral solids, IV, etc. (Product Preparation)
• 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
• Order supplies and obtain purchase orders using the appropriate ordering system
• Generate orders, check in orders, complete invoices, process returns using the wholesaler computer system, and reconcile invoices with statements for accounts payable
• Coordinate training for new technicians and provide supervision when needed
• Be 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
• Perform out date tracking on medications in various locations of the facility
• Monitor all temperature and humidity recordings per guidelines
• 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
• Connection with the most integrated health system in Georgia
• Nationally ranked and locally recognized for high-quality care and inclusive culture
• A Great Place to Work (as featured on the FORTUNE “100 Best Companies to Work For” list and Seramount 100 Best Companies list)

What This Job Offers

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