Pharmacy Technician 2

2 months ago

Atlanta, United States Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Full time

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Work Shift
Night

Work Day(s)
Variable

Shift Start Time
8:00 PM

Shift End Time

7:00 AM

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

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Job Description

Assists pharmacist and prepares medications to be dispensed under the direct supervision of a registered pharmacist according to State and Federal law.

Experience

  • 1 year of experience as a pharmacy technician in a pediatric hospital pharmacy environment with focused IV Admixture assignments -OR- Successful completion of the CHOA IV Admixture certification training program, with > 9 months documented proficiency.
Preferred Qualifications
  • National certification as a pharmacy technician or a 2-year college degree is preferred.
Education
  • High School Diploma
Certification Summary
  • Active registration with the State of Georgia as a Pharmacy Technician
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Proficiency in reading, writing and mathematics are required.
  • Proficient in all job functions as described in the Pharmacy Technician I job description.
  • Knowledge of medical/pharmaceutical terminology.
  • Good organizational skills and the ability to learn and use computer systems are required.
  • Knowledge of Omnicell operations.
  • Demonstrates leadership skills.
  • Assignment to majority of shift work (>90%) in Pharmacy IV admixture.
  • Successful completion of the CHOA IV Admixture certification training program, with > 9 months documented proficiency.
Job Responsibilities

Processes medication orders and dispenses medications under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist to ensure safe and appropriate provision of medications to patients.
  • Fills all physician orders accurately and efficiently and obtains a pharmacist check prior to all dispensing.
  • Consistently fills all medication stock orders ( i.e. Urgent Care, Specialty Care Centers, ancillary nursing units, Omnicell, floor stock, Anesthesia and Operating room code trays, etc.) completely and accurately, obtains a pharmacist check prior to dispensing.
Assists pharmacists by anticipating and prioritizing the workload accurately and efficiently.
  • Organizes and prioritizes phone calls, window traffic and work load effectively and keeps the pharmacist informed.
  • Maintains a smooth work flow in area by utilizing problem-solving skills.
Distributes medications in a timely manner.
  • Distributes medications to nursing units.
  • Utilizes discharge and transfer reports as directed.
  • Prioritizes orders such as Now/Stat, ASAP and routine to assure appropriate turnaround time.
Prepares and compounds all medications using proper techniques.
  • Accurately prepares and compounds all medications.
  • Prepares products cost-effectively and minimizes waste.
  • Properly logs all medications.
Maintains adequate supplies of all stock items in a clean and organized environment.
  • Maintains adequate par levels of supplies and documents needed medications on the "Want Book". Follows up with the next shift on any outstanding medication needs.
  • Prepares and maintains adequate supply of stock solutions.
  • Maintains par levels of assigned prepackaged medications.
  • Restocks area at end of shift to assure adequate supplies for the next shift.
  • Checks assigned stock sections of the pharmacy monthly for expired medications, pulls expired medications and flags medications that will expire within the next 3 months. Documents when complete.
  • Maintains an organized and clean environment.
Completes and maintains pharmacy records.
  • Documents all assigned QA responsibilities (e.g. hood cleaning, refrigerator temp, and area of inspection).
Maintains individual competence and develops professional practice skills.
  • Participates in required departmental training, education and certification.
  • Completes all required orientation/training checklist(s) and modules.
  • Completes projects to develop professional skills and achieve goals of the department.
  • Uses extra time advantageously to help others or to work on department projects.
  • Contributes to the achievement of department goals and objectives through effective participation.
  • Exhibits proficient performance in at least two work areas.
Precepts new and existing staff members.
  • Participates in orientation and training of new and existing employees.
  • Uses effective educational techniques in all training and educational activities.
  • Identifies performance deficiencies of new employees and provides feedback/training in an effort to correct deficiencies.
  • Routinely provides feedback of employee's progress to the Education Pharmacist or Team Leaders.
Demonstrates leadership and skills.
  • Demonstrates the ability to assess situations and bring issues or concerns to the attention of a pharmacist or team leader.
  • Demonstrates effective time management project management and inventory control skills.
Prepares and compounds medications by using aseptic technique.
  • Accurately prepares and compounds medications including IV fluids, parenteral nutrition, chemotherapy solutions, and drips.
  • Demonstrates aseptic technique when preparing sterile IV preparations and obtains yearly re-certification of aseptic technique.
  • Prepares and maintains adequate supply of stock solutions.
  • Documents on all IV compounding logs as appropriate.
  • Uses available technology (IVsoft, Baxa compounder)


Children's Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.

Primary Location Address

1405 Clifton Rd NE

Job Family

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