Certified Pharmacy Technician, FT Evenings

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 - 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 - deliver bulk fill, first dose, and missing doses securely to the appropriate units while ensuring confidentiality
• Missing Doses - generate label, fill and have checked by a pharmacist, then dispense to the appropriate floor or unit
• Product Preparation - prepare, measure, count medications including compound ointments, creams, oral solutions, oral solids, IV, etc.

Automatic Dispensing Cabinet (ADC)

• User - accurately add new users to the ADC system
• Product - load ADC with correct medications after pharmacist check; monitor par levels
• Reports - generate needed reports to fill, track, and identify/report discrepancies
• Minor Maintenance - troubleshoot minor problems with ADC
• Restock - accurately fill medication, 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 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; complete aseptic technique competency per USP standards
• Small volume - prepare small volume admixtures
• Specialty solutions - prepare epidural, intrathecal, intravenous, intramuscular, sterile syringes and chemotherapy (when applicable)
• Syringes - prepare neonatal syringes (when applicable)
• Large volume - prepare large volume solutions
• Room cleaning - maintain clean room environment
• Safety and Compliance - follow all safety and compliance standards for safely compounding medications and 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 other healthcare professionals via in-person or virtual means
• Process charges: late charges, supplemental, OR charges, nuclear and exception report
• Order supplies and obtain purchase orders using the appropriate ordering system
• Proficient in distribution and accountability of Controlled Substance Medications
• Restock code carts and other kits returned to pharmacy according to departmental procedure and ensure required inspections are completed
• Perform monthly unit and pharmacy inspections and ensure assigned pharmacy or medication area is clean including temperature and humidity monitoring
• Perform out date tracking on medications in various locations of the facility
• Train and mentor pharmacy technicians under lead pharmacy technician
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Comply with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct