Job Information

AdventHealth Pharmacy Technician I in Rome, Georgia

Description

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

  • Career Development

  • Whole Person Wellbeing Resources

  • Tuition Reimbursement

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule : Monday-Friday 12:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Location : 501 Redmond Road, Rome, GA

The role you’ll contribute:

Primary responsibility is the provision of medication distributive functions and pharmacy operational tasks, which includes but is not limited to assisting the pharmacist with all duties of preparing and dispensing of medications, inventory management, and regulatory compliance. Performs duties necessary for the effective daily operation of all department services and programs. Accurately responds to medication dispensing requests, prepares medications for pharmacist final review/check, delivers checked medications, and returns unused or expired medications to appropriate pharmacy areas. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES :

· Actively performs all pharmacy technician functions and maintains active proficiency in standard work parameters, hospital and pharmacy specific computer systems, and operational programs

· Maintains operational expertise and competency in, and actively provides coverage of technician services provided by central pharmacy operations

· Appropriately utilizes medication automation, technology, and computer systems. Maintains expertise in Cerner processes and accurately interprets electronic records

· Accurately completes medication inventories and accurately prepares and dispenses patient‐specific medication doses. Prevents improper drug, dose, dosage form selection, expiration dating, and barcode scanning issues when checking products

· Understands how to handle process and appropriately dispose of all waste materials, including all levels of hazardous waste, within the department. Knowledgeable about the appropriate use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Hazardous Medciation Spill Kits in the event of a cytotoxic spill

The value you’ll bring to the team:

· Strong verbal and written communication, organizational, problem‐solving, and customer service skills

· Flexibility and willingness to adapt to changes as necessary

· Ability to interact constructively with supervisors, peers, and external customers

· Ability to follow direction from formal management personnel and work well under direct supervision of a pharmacist.

· Ability to identify, follow up, and resolve discrepancies

· Ability to identify, resolve, and mitigate pharmacy operational or program issues

· Ability to keep accurate and complete records

· Knowledge of medical terminology

· Proficiency in hospital computer system technology and automation

Qualifications

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed :

· EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:

· One (1+) year of Contemporary hospital pharmacy experience, retail or ambulatory experience acceptable

· Practice experience in an integrated health care system of 3 or more hospitals in the system

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED :

· Must be registered with the State of Georgia Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician (after Jan 1, 2010)

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· LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, OR REGISTRATION PREFERRED:

· N/A

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.

Category: Pharmacy

Organization: AdventHealth Redmond

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: 3 - Night

Req ID: 23043297

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.