Pharmacy Technician
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Job Description
About WellStar
WellStar Health System is one of the largest and most integrated healthcare systems in Georgia. With over 11,000 employees and 9 hospitals, WellStar provides a full range of medical services to patients throughout the state. WellStar is committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care to all patients, regardless of their ability to pay.
Job Description
Pharmacy Technician
Summary
The Pharmacy Technician is responsible for the pharmaceutical care of the inpatients and outpatients of the WellStar Health System. Care may be provided from either a central or satellite pharmacy. Duties include both distributive and clinical activities.
Responsibilities
• Medication Distribution
• Patient Specific
• First and PRN
• Cart Fill
• Transportation
• Missing Doses
• Product Preparation
• IV Admixture
• Aseptic technique
• Room cleaning and restocking
• (ADC) Automatic Dispensing Cabinet
• User
• Product
• Reports
• Minor Maintenance
• Restock
• Recall
• Miscellaneous Activities
• Rotate through all work areas of the pharmacy
• Prepackaging and bar-coded medications
• Provide customer service
• Make rounds and retrieve discontinued or discharged patient’s medication
• Process all charges
• Replenish inventory and stock shelves
• Train and mentor new technicians
• Clinical Activities
• Evaluating and monitoring drug regimens for appropriateness
• Interpreting physician’s orders and screening them for interactions
• Entering orders into the pharmacy computer system
• Dispensing medications
• Providing education to clinical areas
Qualifications
• Required Minimum Education: Registered or graduate of an accredited pharmacy school
• Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):
• Georgia intern license
• In good standing with the Georgia State Board of Pharmacy
• Required Minimum Experience: Oriented and knowledgeable in the functions of a pharmacy
• Required Minimum Skills:
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written)
• Strong customer service attitude
• Moderate computer skills (Microsoft Office)
