Pharmacy Technician - Columbia County

WellStar Health System; United States; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar Health System is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to join our Columbia County Medical Center team. You will prepare, compound, and dispense medications under direct supervision of a Pharmacist, and support IV admixture and automated dispensing cabinet operations.

Ideal candidates have hospital pharmacy experience and familiarity with GA law, with strong communication and teamwork skills essential to serve patients and healthcare professionals in a high-volume setting.

Qualifications

• Hospital pharmacy experience preferred.
• Experience with automated dispensing cabinets and inventory.
• Familiar with Georgia pharmacy laws and regulations.
• Proficient in basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, compound, dispense medications under pharmacist supervision.
• Operate ADC system and ensure proper labeling and verification.
• Perform IV admixture with aseptic technique.
• Maintain room cleanliness and monitor temperature/humidity.
• Provide customer service to patients and healthcare staff.
• Assist with monthly inspections and restock as needed.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Good oral communication

Basic management skills

Good problem solving

Good interpersonal skills

Lift 30 pounds

Push 100 pounds

Education

High School Diploma or GED

PHT - Registered Pharmacy Technician

CPHT or PHARMINT certification

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.

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Hours: Full Time Days

Job Summary: Prepare, compound, dispense medications, and perform 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.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

Medication Distribution

• 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.
• Bulk Dispense- Must fill multiple patient specific medications in accordance with department procedure.
• 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.
• Missing Doses- upon request, must properly generate label, fill and have checked by a pharmacist, then dispense to the appropriate floor or unit.
• Product Preparation- must properly prepare, measure, count, medications including compound ointments, creams, oral solutions, oral solids, IV, etc. (ADC)

Automatic Dispensing Cabinet

• User- must be capable of accurately adding new users to the ADC system.
• Product- must properly load ADC with correct medications after medication is checked by a pharmacist. Monitor par levels and increase or decrease as needed.
• Reports- must be able to generate needed reports to fill, track, and identify/report all discrepancies.
• Minor Maintenance- must trouble shoot minor problems with ADC.
• Restock- must accurately fill medication, fluids and stock outs as needed.
• Recall- must assist the pharmacist and inventory specialist in retrieving recalled medications.
• Controlled Substances- Must follow all policies, procedures, and applicable laws with controlled substance medications.

IV Admixture

• Aseptic technique- 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. Must complete an aseptic technique competency to show compliance with USP standards, conducted by supervisor or Lead Pharmacy Technician.
• Small volume- Demonstrate knowledge of preparing small volume admixtures
• Specialty solutions- Demonstrate knowledge of preparing epidural, intrathecal, intravenous, intramuscular, sterile syringes and chemotherapy (when applicable)
• Syringes- Demonstrate knowledge of preparing neonatal syringes (when applicable)
• Large volume- Demonstrate knowledge of preparing large volume solutions
• Room cleaning - Demonstrate knowledge of policies and procedures regarding maintaining clean room environment.
• Safety and Compliance Follows all safety and compliance standards for safely compounding medications. Always ensure that all requirements and procedures of United States Pharmacopeia are met.

Miscellaneous Activities:

• Repackaging and bar-coding medications- must accurately label all repackaged items per Georgia Board of Pharmacy Rules and Regulations.
• 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.
• Ordering supplies and obtaining purchase orders using the appropriate ordering system.
• Must be proficient in the distribution and accountability of Controlled Substance Medications.
• Code Carts / Kits - Must restock code carts and other kits returned to pharmacy according to departmental procedure and ensure required inspections are completed.
• Must perform monthly unit and pharmacy inspections and ensure that assigned pharmacy or medication area is clean including temperature and humidity monitoring.
• Must 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.

Required Minimum Education:

High School Diploma General or GED General

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

All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated. PHT - Registered Pharmacy Tech CPHT - Cert Pharmacy Tech or PHARMINT - Pharmacist - Intern

Additional License(s) and Certification(s):

Licensed and in good standing with the Georgia State Board of Pharmacy. Upon Hire Required

Required Minimum Experience:

Hospital pharmacy experience Preferred and General experience in all phases of pharmacy operations including basic knowledge of automated dispensing cabinets, inventory management, medication order interpretation, and Ga. Pharmacy law.

Required Minimum Skills:

• 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.

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.