Pharmacy Technician II

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• 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.

• National certification as a pharmacy technician or a 2-year college degree is preferred.

• High School Diploma

• Active registration with the State of Georgia as a Pharmacy Technician

• 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.

• →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.

• 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.

• 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 to nursing units.
• Utilizes discharge and transfer reports as directed.
• Prioritizes orders such as Now/Stat, ASAP and routine to assure appropriate turnaround time.

• Accurately prepares and compounds all medications.
• Prepares products cost-effectively and minimizes waste.
• Properly logs all medications.

• 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 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.

• 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)

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