Technician Pharmacy Sr
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Description: Grady Health System Main Campus is hiring Technician Pharmacy Sr right now, this job will be situated in Georgia. Further informations about this job opportunity kindly see the descriptions. SUMMARY (BASIC PURPOSE OF THE JOB)
The Senior Pharmacy Technician assists the Pharmacy Supervisor with coordinating the work of the Pharmacy Technician. Also assists with orientation and training of new employees. Must be competent in the compounding and dispensing of medications, under the direct supervision of a registered pharmacist, to the following age groups of patients: Neonatal, Pediatric, Adult and Geriatric. Prepares the admixtures for large volume parenterals, piggyback containers, chemotherapy agent and total parenteral nutrition, using the proper aseptic techniques, under a laminar flow hood. This work is done under the direction of a pharmacist.
SUMMARY (ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES)
Assists the Shift Supervisor in coordinating the work of the Pharmacy Technicians. Compounds and dispenses medications to Neonatal, Pediatric, Adult and Geriatric patients, under the direct supervision of a registered pharmacist. Reviews physicians' orders and transcribes required information to the patients' drug profiles, as approved by the pharmacist. Prepares admixture of total parenteral nutrition solutions, using aseptic techniques, working under the laminar flow hood. Records laboratory results for hyperal patients and collects hyperal orders as necessary. Accurately prepares all types of sterile products, using aseptic technique (IVPB, LVP, TPN, CHEMO). Reviews any suspected incompatibilities and possible dosage errors with the pharmacist before admixture. Fills physicians' orders and medication carts. Maintains equipment and replenish stock for automated dispensing systems. Participates in pharmacy orientation program, training programs for pharmacy support personnel and pharmacy staff meetings. Assists in monitoring drug studies and research projects. Releases drugs on approval of pharmacists. Assists in ordering and inventory control, according to established ordering schedule. Participates in hospital educational programs and other functions required by the hospital or pharmacy. Performs duties as Pharmacy Technicians or other duties as deemed necessary.
NARCOTICS TECHNICIAN ONLY 1. Properly maintains all legally required records. 2. Performs computerized entry functions associated with the upkeep of controlled drugs. 3. Controls disposition of controlled drugs as required by State and Federal regulations. 4. Assists with the ordering, receiving and storage of controlled drugs. 5. Delivers controlled drugs to each ordering area as necessary.
JOB REQUIREMENTS High School Diploma or GED Certification with one of the following and two years successful hospital or retail pharmacy technician experience
- Completed an ASHP accredited pharmacy technician-training program
- completed a pharmacy technician training program externship at Grady Health System with recommendation from Grady Health System preceptor.
- completed a pharmacy technician cross training program at Grady Health System with recommendation from Grady Health System preceptor.
- Have 1 year of experience at Grady Health System in a pharmacy.
- Have 1 year of experience in a pharmacy outside of Grady Health System.
- Must be a Registered Technician with the State of Georgia by 6/1/2011.
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This job will be opened on: Wed, 22 Aug 2012 14:30:24 GMT
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