Pharmacy Technician - Lagrange, GA

Wellstar Health System•LaGrange, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Wellstar is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to join their team in Lagrange, GA. This role involves preparing, compounding, and dispensing medications under the direct supervision of a Pharmacist. The ideal candidate will be proficient in all responsibilities and duties of a certified pharmacy technician and demonstrate competency through supervised observation and annual required competencies. Wellstar is a nationally ranked and locally recognized healthcare system committed to enhancing the health and well-being of every person they serve, fostering an inclusive culture and providing top-notch care.

Requirements

High School Diploma
Registered Pharmacy Tech Cert
Pharmacy Tech Cert
Licensed and in good standing with the Georgia State Board of Pharmacy
Hospital pharmacy experience (preferred)
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, and labeling for pharmacist verification.
Fill multiple patient-specific medications in bulk according to department procedure.
Securely deliver bulk fills, first doses, and missing doses to appropriate units, maintaining patient confidentiality.
Properly generate labels, fill, and have checked by a pharmacist for dispensing missing doses.
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 ADCs with correct medications after pharmacist check, monitor par levels, and adjust as needed.
Generate reports to fill, track, and identify/report discrepancies.
Troubleshoot minor problems with ADCs.
Accurately restock medications, fluids, and stock outs as needed.
Assist in retrieving recalled medications.
Follow all policies, procedures, and applicable laws for controlled substance medications.
Demonstrate knowledge of aseptic technique, including proper hand washing and use of IV Room attire, and understand relevant policies.
Prepare small volume admixtures, specialty solutions (epidural, intrathecal, intravenous, intramuscular, sterile syringes, chemotherapy), and neonatal syringes.
Maintain clean room environment according to policies and procedures.
Follow all safety and compliance standards for compounding medications and ensure United States Pharmacopeia (USP) standards are met.
Accurately label all repackaged items per Georgia Board of Pharmacy Rules and Regulations.
Provide customer service to customers and other healthcare professionals.
Process charges such as 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, ensuring required inspections are completed.
Perform monthly unit and pharmacy inspections, ensuring assigned areas are clean and monitoring temperature and humidity.
Track out-of-date medications in various facility locations.
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.