Pharmacy Technician

Wellstar Health System•Hinesville, GA

19h•Onsite

About The Position

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives. The Pharmacy Technician prepares, compounds, dispenses medications, and performs other technical duties in the pharmacy department under direct supervision of a Pharmacist. Must demonstrate competency through supervised observation and/or any other necessary annual required competencies. Must be proficient in all responsibilities and duties of certified pharmacy technician. Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more. 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. Every day, 24,000+ of us work together to provide personalized care for patients at every age and stage of life – and our team members are the foundation of that care. At a time when the healthcare industry is changing rapidly, Wellstar remains committed to exceeding patients’ and team members’ expectations, while transforming healthcare delivery. Our Mission: To enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. Our Vision: Deliver world-class healthcare to every person, every time. Our Values: We serve with compassion, We pursue excellence, We honor every voice. Wellstar consistently receives attention and accolades from national organizations that set the standards for world-class care. Our system-wide practice of safety principles, assessing and addressing errors and seeking feedback from our patients and customers continually earns recognition for advances in safety and quality. Featured on the FORTUNE “100 Best Companies to Work For” list and Seramount 100 Best Companies list, we not only provide top-notch care for our patients, but also foster the culture of Wellstar as a Great Place to Work.

Requirements

High School Diploma General or GED General
PHT - Registered Pharmacy Tech (upon hire)
CPHT - Cert Pharmacy Tech or PHARMINT - Pharmacist - Intern (upon hire)
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 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, compound, dispense medications, and perform other technical duties in the pharmacy department under direct supervision of a Pharmacist.
Demonstrate competency through supervised observation and/or any other necessary annual required competencies.
Be proficient in all responsibilities and duties of certified pharmacy technician.
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 (Transportation).
Properly generate label, fill and have checked by a pharmacist, then dispense to the appropriate floor or unit upon request (Missing Doses).
Properly prepare, measure, count, medications including compound ointments, creams, oral solutions, oral solids, IV, etc. (Product Preparation).
Accurately add new users to the ADC system (Automatic Dispensing Cabinet User).
Properly load ADC with correct medications after medication is checked by a pharmacist (Automatic Dispensing Cabinet Product).
Monitor par levels and increase or decrease as needed (Automatic Dispensing Cabinet Product).
Generate needed reports to fill, track, and identify/report all discrepancies (Automatic Dispensing Cabinet Reports).
Troubleshoot minor problems with ADC (Automatic Dispensing Cabinet Minor Maintenance).
Accurately fill medication, fluids and stock outs as needed (Automatic Dispensing Cabinet Restock).
Assist the pharmacist and inventory specialist in retrieving recalled medications (Automatic Dispensing Cabinet Recall).
Follow all policies, procedures, and applicable laws with controlled substance medications (Automatic Dispensing Cabinet Controlled Substances).
Demonstrate knowledge of aseptic technique including; proper hand washing and proper use of IV Room attire (IV Admixture Aseptic technique).
Understand Joint Commission, hospital, and departmental policies and procedures (IV Admixture Aseptic technique).
Complete an aseptic technique competency to show compliance with USP standards, conducted by supervisor or Lead Pharmacy Technician (IV Admixture Aseptic technique).
Demonstrate knowledge of preparing small volume admixtures (IV Admixture Small volume).
Demonstrate knowledge of preparing epidural, intrathecal, intravenous, intramuscular, sterile syringes and chemotherapy (when applicable) (IV Admixture Specialty solutions).
Demonstrate knowledge of preparing neonatal syringes (when applicable) (IV Admixture Syringes).
Demonstrate knowledge of preparing large volume solutions (IV Admixture Large volume).
Demonstrate knowledge of policies and procedures regarding maintaining clean room environment (IV Admixture Room cleaning).
Follow all safety and compliance standards for safely compounding medications (Safety and Compliance).
Always ensure that all requirements and procedures of United States Pharmacopeia are met (Safety and Compliance).
Accurately label all repackaged items per Georgia Board of Pharmacy Rules and Regulations (Repackaging and bar-coding medications).
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.
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 (Code Carts / Kits).
Perform monthly unit and pharmacy inspections and ensure that assigned pharmacy or medication area is clean including temperature and humidity monitoring.
Perform out date tracking on medications in various locations of the facility.
Train and mentor pharmacy technicians under lead pharmacy technician.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.