Lead Pharmacy Technician, FT Days

locationsKennestone Hospital

time typeFull time

posted onPosted 12 Days Ago

job requisition idJR-53129

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.

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Hours : Monday through Friday 7am to 3 : 30pm

Job Summary :

Must be proficient in all responsibilities and duties of Pharmacy Technician.Must be capable of providing leadership to Technicians. Provide assistance to Technician Supervisor. Must be able to provide supervision to Technicians assigned to IV room (when applicable)

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions :

Medication Distribution Patient Specific

• a.First Dose and PRN must pull labels from medication and / or IV printer, select correct medication, correct strength, and correct form from shelves. Fill, label, and initial medication bag and leave for a pharmacist to check, then deliver or tube to the appropriate units. Remember to clearly identify refrigerated items.
• b.Cart Fill- Must fill patient specific medications in accordance with department procedure.
• c.Transportation- cart fill, first dose, and missing doses will be delivered to the appropriate units in the hospital, while practicing appropriate procedure to ensure confidentiality for all patients. (e.g. : covering patients labels, medication bags or any other item containing patient information)
• 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 / compound ointments, creams and oral solutions, etc

IV Admixture

(ADC) Automatic Dispensing Cabinet (Pyxis)

Miscellaneous Activities :

Area Inspections :

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 or equivalent

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

All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.

Additional License(s) and Certification(s) :

Certified by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) as a Pharmacy Technician. Registered with the Georgia State Board of Pharmacy Upon Hire Required

Required Minimum Experience :

Hospital pharmacy experience Required and

Minimum 1 year of experience in specific areas of the Pharmacy.

Required and

Exposure and / or Experience in high risk areas (e.g. Specialty IV Admixture, Purchasing / Inventory Control)

Required

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.

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