Pharmacy Technician WMCG

2310 AU Medical Center, Inc. • Augusta, GA

3d • 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.

Requirements

• High School Diploma General
• Registered Pharmacy Tech
• Cert Pharmacy Tech or Pharmacist - Intern
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, compound, dispense medications, and perform other technical duties in the pharmacy department under direct supervision of a Pharmacist.
• 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.
• Fill multiple patient specific medications in accordance with department procedure.
• Deliver bulk fill, first dose, and missing doses securely to the appropriate units, while practicing appropriate procedure to ensure confidentiality for all patients.
• Properly generate label, fill and have checked by a pharmacist, then dispense missing doses to the appropriate floor or unit.
• Properly prepare, measure, count, medications including compound ointments, creams, oral solutions, oral solids, IV, etc.
• Accurately add new users to the ADC (Automatic Dispensing Cabinet) system.
• Properly load ADC with correct medications after medication is checked by a pharmacist. Monitor par levels and increase or decrease as needed.
• Generate needed reports to fill, track, and identify/report all discrepancies.
• Troubleshoot minor problems with 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 proper use of IV Room attire. Understand Joint Commission, hospital, and departmental policies and procedures. Complete an aseptic technique competency to show compliance with USP standards, conducted by supervisor or Lead Pharmacy Technician.
• Prepare small volume admixtures.
• Prepare epidural, intrathecal, intravenous, intramuscular, sterile syringes and chemotherapy (when applicable).
• Prepare neonatal syringes (when applicable).
• Prepare large volume solutions.
• Maintain clean room environment according to policies and procedures.
• Follow all safety and compliance standards for safely compounding medications. Ensure that 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 report.
• Order supplies and obtain purchase orders using the appropriate ordering system.
• Distribute and account for 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 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.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

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