Pharmacy Technician - Inpatient WMCG

Wellstar Health System

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Wellstar is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to join their Inpatient team at WMCG. This role involves preparing, compounding, and dispensing medications, along with performing other technical duties in the pharmacy department under the direct supervision of a Pharmacist. The ideal candidate will demonstrate competency in all responsibilities and duties of a certified pharmacy technician and will be proficient in various pharmacy operations.

Requirements

High School Diploma
Registered Pharmacy Tech Cert
Pharmacy Tech or 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.

Nice To Haves

Hospital pharmacy experience

Responsibilities

Prepare medications and/or IVs for dispensing, ensuring correct medication, strength, and form. Fill, label, and initial medication bags for pharmacist verification.
Fill multiple patient-specific medications in accordance with department procedure.
Deliver bulk fill, first dose, and missing doses securely to appropriate units, practicing appropriate procedures to ensure patient confidentiality.
Properly generate labels, fill, and have checked by a pharmacist, then dispense missing doses to the appropriate floor or unit upon request.
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 check. Monitor 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.
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 use of IV Room attire, and understand Joint Commission, hospital, and departmental policies and procedures.
Demonstrate knowledge of preparing small volume admixtures, specialty solutions (epidural, intrathecal, intravenous, intramuscular, sterile syringes, and chemotherapy when applicable), neonatal syringes (when applicable), and large volume solutions.
Demonstrate knowledge of policies and procedures regarding maintaining a clean room environment.
Follow all safety and compliance standards for safely compounding medications and ensure 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 reports.
Order supplies and obtain purchase orders using the appropriate ordering system.
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 and ensure that 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.