Pharmacy Technician - Pharmacy

Wellstar Health System; Austell (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health system in Georgia is looking for a Pharmacy Technician to support the pharmacy department. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing, compounding, and dispensing medications under the supervision of a pharmacist. Key requirements include a high school diploma, basic computer and management skills, and a certification as a pharmacy technician. This is a full-time position with emphasis on medication management and adherence to safety standards.

Qualifications

• Hospital pharmacy experience is preferred.
• General knowledge of pharmacy operations, inventory management, and medication order interpretation.
• Licensed and in good standing with the Georgia State Board of Pharmacy.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, compound, and dispense medications under pharmacist supervision.
• Manage medication distribution and transportation within the hospital.
• Maintain compliance with safety standards and pharmacy policies.

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

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Automated dispensing cabinets

Job description

Wellstar Cobb has an exciting opportunity for a Pharmacy Technician. This full-time position supports the pharmacy department under the direct supervision of a Pharmacist. The technician must demonstrate competency through supervised observation and/or annual competencies and be proficient in all responsibilities of a certified pharmacy technician.

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions

• Medication Distribution –
• Single Dispense - 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 - fill multiple patient-specific medications in accordance with department procedure.
• Transportation - bulk fill, first dose, and missing doses delivered securely to the appropriate units, maintaining patient confidentiality.
• Missing Doses - generate label, fill, have checked by a pharmacist, then dispense to the appropriate floor or unit as requested.
• Product Preparation - properly prepare, measure, and count medications including ointments, creams, oral solutions, oral solids, IV, etc.
• (ADC) Automatic Dispensing Cabinet
• User - add new users to the ADC system accurately.
• Product - load ADC with correct medications after pharmacist verification; monitor par levels and adjust as needed.
• Reports - generate needed reports to fill, track, and identify/report discrepancies.
• Minor Maintenance - troubleshoot minor problems with ADC.
• Restock - accurately fill medications, fluids, and stock outs as needed.
• Recall - assist the pharmacist and inventory specialist in retrieving recalled medications.
• Controlled Substances - follow all policies, procedures, and applicable laws with controlled substances.
• IV Admixture
• Aseptic technique - demonstrate knowledge of aseptic technique including hand hygiene and proper use of IV Room attire; understand Joint Commission, hospital, and departmental policies. Complete aseptic technique competency to show USP compliance, conducted by supervisor or Lead Pharmacy Technician.
• Small volume, Large volume - prepare small and large-volume admixtures
• Specialty solutions - prepare epidural, intrathecal, intravenous, intramuscular, sterile syringes, and chemotherapy (when applicable)
• Syringes - prepare neonatal syringes (when applicable)
• Room cleaning - maintain clean room environment according to policies and procedures.
• Safety and Compliance – follow safety and compliance standards for safely compounding medications; ensure USP requirements are met.
• Miscellaneous Activities - repackaging and bar-coding medications per Georgia Board of Pharmacy Rules and Regulations; provide customer service to customers and healthcare professionals; process charges; order supplies; proficiency in distribution and accountability of Controlled Substances; restock code carts/kits and ensure inspections are completed; perform monthly unit and pharmacy inspections and monitor temperature and humidity; conduct out-date tracking; train and mentor technicians; perform other duties as assigned; comply with Wellstar Health System policies and code of conduct.

Required Minimum Education

• High school diploma or equivalent

Required Minimum Experience

• Hospital pharmacy experience is preferred
• General experience in all phases of pharmacy operations including basic knowledge of automated dispensing cabinets, inventory management, medication order interpretation, and Georgia 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

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s)

• Registered Pharmacy Tech
• Certified Pharmacy Technician
• Pharmacist – Intern

Additional Licenses and Certifications

• Licensed and in good standing with the Georgia State Board of Pharmacy.

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