Pharmacy Technician Augusta

2310 AU Medical Center, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar Health System in Georgia is seeking a Pharmacy Technician Intern to prepare, compound, and dispense medications under pharmacist supervision. The program includes a 10-week training (400 hours) with on-site community and hospital rotations; CPHT certification within 270 days is required and certification is a condition of employment.

The Technician Training Program offers a 10‑week, 400‑hour on‑the‑job training with classroom instruction and rotations in community and hospital settings.

Qualifications

• Basic computer literacy for pharmacy workflows.
• Clear and effective communication with patients and team members.
• Ability to solve problems and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Good interpersonal skills for collaboration with pharmacists and staff.
• Physical ability to lift 30 pounds and push a cart up to 100 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, compound, and dispense medications under pharmacist supervision.
• Support ADC system operations and inventory tasks.
• Label, verify, and deliver medications with accuracy and confidentiality.
• Assist with recalls, restocking, and routine unit inspections.
• Provide customer service and professional support to healthcare staff.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Good oral communication

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Lift 30 pounds

Push cart 100 pounds

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Job description

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.

Job Summary

Prepare, compound, dispense medications, and perform other technical duties in the pharmacy department under direct supervision of a Pharmacist. Must be proficient in all responsibilities and duties of a pharmacy technician. Must demonstrate competency through supervised observation and/or any other necessary annual required competencies. This position involves routine exposure to chemotherapy and other hazardous drugs as classified by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). Pharmacy Technician Intern requires CPhT certification within 270 days of employment. Certification is a condition of employment that an employee must possess, obtain, and/or maintain. Failure of the condition will terminate the technician intern employment.

Technician Training Program

The Wellstar pharmacy technician training course is designed to provide on the job training for pharmacy technicians seeking national certification as a certified pharmacy technician (CPhT). The program will consist of a 10-week (400 hours) training program that will offer classroom instruction and on-site training in both a community pharmacy and hospital pharmacy environment. Candidates who successfully complete the Technician training program and obtain CPHT certification could be considered as a candidate for any open position should one become available. However, successful completion of the pharmacy technician training program does not guarantee future employment opportunities with Wellstar.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions

Medication Distribution

• a. Single Dispense - must 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.
• b. Bulk Dispense - Must fill multiple patient specific medications in accordance with department procedure.
• c. Transportation - bulk fill, first dose, and missing doses will be delivered securely to the appropriate units, while practicing appropriate procedure to ensure confidentiality for all patients.
• d. Missing Doses - upon request, must properly generate label, fill and have checked by a pharmacist, then dispense to the appropriate floor or unit.
• e. Product Preparation - must properly prepare, measure, count, medications including compound ointments, creams, oral solutions, oral solids, IV, etc. (ADC) Automatic Dispensing Cabinet

Automatic Dispensing Cabinet

• a. User - must be capable of accurately adding new users to the ADC system.
• b. Product - must properly load ADC with correct medications after medication is checked by a pharmacist. Monitor par levels and increase or decrease as needed.
• c. Reports - must be able to generate needed reports to fill, track, and identify/report all discrepancies.
• d. Minor Maintenance - must troubleshoot minor problems with ADC.
• e. Restock - must accurately fill medication, fluids and stock outs as needed.
• f. Recall - must assist the pharmacist and inventory specialist in retrieving recalled medications.

Miscellaneous Activities

• g. Repackaging and bar-coding medications - must accurately label all repackaged items per Georgia Board of Pharmacy Rules and Regulations.
• h. Properly provide customer service to customers and other healthcare professionals via in-person or virtual means.
• i. Process any charges: late charges, supplemental, OR charges, nuclear and exception report.
• j. Ordering supplies and obtaining purchase orders using the appropriate ordering system.
• k. Must be proficient in the distribution and accountability of Controlled Substance Medications.
• l. Code Carts / Kits - Must restock code carts and other kits returned to pharmacy according to departmental procedure and ensure required inspections are completed.
• m. Must perform monthly unit and pharmacy inspections and ensure that assigned pharmacy or medication area is clean.
• n. Must perform out date tracking on medications in various locations of the facility.
• o. Monitor all temperature and humidity recordings per guidelines.

Educational Activities

• a. Complete two weeks of in-person didactic learning
• b. Complete four weeks of retail or community-based pharmacy educational rotation
• c. Complete four weeks of inpatient education rotation
• d. Pass all assigned computer-based learning modules Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Required Minimum Education

High School Diploma / GED

General Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s)

• PHT - Registered Pharmacy Tech
• CPHT - Cert Pharmacy Tech or CPHT-P - Cert Pharmacy Tech Provisional (270 Days) within 270 Days
• Additional License(s) and Certification(s):

Required Minimum Skills

• Basic computer skills.
• Good oral communication 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.

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.

Mission, Vision & Values

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.

Culture of Excellence 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.