Pharmacy Technician WMCG

Wellstar Health System

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Wellstar is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to join their team. 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. Wellstar is a leading integrated healthcare system in Georgia, known for its high-quality care and inclusive culture, and is committed to enhancing the health and well-being of every person they serve.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
PHT - Registered Pharmacy Tech or CPHT - Cert Pharmacy Tech or PHARMINT - 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.

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 bulk according to department procedure.
Deliver bulk fills, first doses, and missing doses securely to appropriate units, maintaining patient confidentiality.
Properly generate labels, fill, and have checked by a pharmacist for missing doses, then dispense to the appropriate floor or unit.
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 verification, monitor par levels, and adjust as needed.
Generate reports to fill, track, and identify/report discrepancies.
Troubleshoot minor problems with the ADC.
Accurately fill medication, fluids, and stock outs as needed for the 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 use of IV Room attire, and understand Joint Commission, hospital, and departmental policies and procedures.
Prepare small volume admixtures, specialty solutions (epidural, intrathecal, intravenous, intramuscular, sterile syringes, and chemotherapy when applicable), neonatal syringes (when applicable), and large volume solutions.
Maintain a clean room environment according to policies and procedures.
Follow all safety and compliance standards for safely compounding medications and ensure United States Pharmacopeia requirements and procedures 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 charges such as late charges, supplemental, OR charges, nuclear, and exception reports.
Order supplies and obtain purchase orders using the appropriate ordering system.
Ensure proficiency in the distribution and accountability of Controlled Substance Medications.
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, ensuring 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.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Comply with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.