Pharmacy Technician I

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

1. Benefits from Day One
2. Paid Days Off from Day One
3. Career Development
4. Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
5. Mental Health Resources and Support
6. Pet Insurance*
7. Debt-free Education* (Certifications and Degrees without out-of-pocket tuition expense)

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person and serves to uplift others in body, mind, and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally and grow spiritually by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: Full Time

Shift: 7 on 7 off rotation from Wednesday to Tuesday with the following hours:

Monday – Friday 10:30 AM – 9:00 PM

Saturday & Sunday 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Location: 501 Redmond Road, Rome, GA 30165

The community you’ll be caring for: AdventHealth Redmond

• Rome’s historical markers help document the city’s history and give insight into the culturally rich heritage.
• Population- 36,332 (2019 census)
• Developed as a regional center for the fields of medical care and education.
• In addition to its public-school system, it has several private schools. Higher-level educational institutions include private Berry College and Shorter University, and the public Georgia Northwestern Technical College and Georgia Highlands College.
• Largest city near the center of the triangular area defined by the Interstate highways between Atlanta, GA, Birmingham, AL, and Chattanooga, TN.

The role you’ll contribute:

Primary responsibility is the provision of medication distributive functions and pharmacy operational tasks, which includes but is not limited to assisting the pharmacist with all duties of preparing and dispensing of medications, inventory management, and regulatory compliance. Performs duties necessary for the effective daily operation of all department services and programs. Accurately responds to medication dispensing requests, prepares medications for pharmacist final review/check, delivers checked medications, and returns unused or expired medications to appropriate pharmacy areas. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.

The value you’ll bring to the team:

• Actively performs all pharmacy technician functions and maintains active proficiency in standard work parameters, hospital and pharmacy specific computer systems, and operational programs.
• Maintains operational expertise and competency in, and actively provides coverage of technician services provided by central pharmacy operations.
• Appropriately utilizes medication automation, technology, and computer systems. Maintains expertise in electronic medical records processes and accurately interprets records.
• Accurately completes medication inventories and accurately prepares and dispenses patient-specific medication doses. Prevents improper drug, dose, dosage form selection, expiration dating, and barcode scanning issues when checking products.
• Understands how to handle process and appropriately dispose of all waste materials, including all levels of hazardous waste, within the department. Knowledgeable about the appropriate use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Hazardous Medication Spill Kits in the event of a cytotoxic spill.

Qualifications

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:

• Sterile Compounding & Aseptic Technique-IV Cert Course
• Pharmacy Intern
• Registered Pharmacy Technician
• High School degree or equivalent

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations, and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience, and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.

Category: Pharmacy

Organization: AdventHealth Redmond

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: 1 - Day

Req ID: 25006788

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age, or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment.