Pharmacy Technician - Oncology Float

Wellstar Health System; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Pharmacy Technician - Oncology Float to prepare and dispense medications in a dynamic oncology setting. This entry-level, full-time role requires proficiency in pharmacy operations and excellent communication skills. Join a dedicated team focused on providing high-quality care to patients affected by cancer.

Qualifications

• Registered Pharmacy Tech licensed in Georgia.
• Hospital pharmacy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and dispense medications under pharmacist supervision.
• Deliver medications securely to appropriate units.
• Maintain clean environment and monitor safety standards.

Skills

Communication

Management

Problem-Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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Facility: Northwest Georgia Oncology Centers Wellstar

NGOC Mission
We provide help and inspire hope to those affected by cancer through high quality, advanced oncology and hematology cancer treatments and leading-edge technology.

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 a certified pharmacy technician.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions

• Medication Distribution: Prepare medications and/or IV for dispensing, select correct medication, correct strength, and correct form. Fill, label, and initial medication bag for pharmacist verification.
• Bulk Dispense: Fill multiple patient-specific medications following department procedures.
• Transportation: Deliver bulk fill, first dose, and missing doses securely to appropriate units, maintaining patient confidentiality.
• Missing Doses: Generate label, fill, check with pharmacist, and dispense to appropriate floor/unit upon request.
• Product Preparation: Properly prepare, measure, and count medications including compound ointments, creams, oral solutions, solids, IV, etc. (ADC).
• User Management: Add new users to the ADC system accurately.
• Product Management: Load ADC with correct medications post-verification, monitor par levels, and adjust as needed.
• Reports: Generate reports to track, fill, and identify discrepancies.
• Minor Maintenance: Troubleshoot minor ADC problems.
• Restock: Fill medications, fluids, and stock as needed.
• Recall: Assist in retrieving recalled medications.
• Controlled Substances: Follow policies, procedures, and laws related to controlled medications.
• IV Admixture & Aseptic Technique: Demonstrate knowledge of aseptic techniques, prepare small and large volume solutions, and specialty solutions like epidural, intrathecal, and chemotherapy when applicable.
• Room Cleaning & Safety: Maintain clean environment, monitor temperature/humidity, and ensure safety standards are met.
• Repackaging & Barcoding: Label all repackaged medications per regulations.
• Customer Service & Documentation: Provide service to customers and healthcare professionals, process charges, and manage supplies and purchase orders.
• Other Activities: Restock code carts/kits, perform inspections, track medication outdates, and mentor other pharmacy technicians.

Minimum Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Licenses & Certifications: Registered Pharmacy Tech, Cert Pharmacy Tech, Pharmacist Intern, licensed and in good standing with Georgia State Board of Pharmacy

Experience: Hospital pharmacy experience preferred; knowledge of pharmacy operations, automated dispensing, inventory management, medication interpretation, and law.

Skills: Basic computer skills, good communication, management, problem-solving, interpersonal skills, ability to lift 30 pounds and push 100-pound carts.

Additional Details: Entry level, full-time, healthcare provider in hospitals and healthcare industry.