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Northeast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities.

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Job Summary

Under the direct supervision of a Staff Pharmacist, processes and fills physician orders. The employee is able to take care of patients in all age ranges. Employee performs duties in accordance with population specific guidelines and adheres policy and procedures of regulatory agencies. With a valid intern license, may also perform duties of a pharmacy intern as allowed by the Georgia State Board of Pharmacy.

Minimum Job Qualifications

• Licensure or other certifications: Current registration with the Georgia Board of Pharmacy required. First attempt of certification exam should be completed within six months of hire. Certification must be obtained by the third attempt or at 12 months of hire.

• Educational Requirements: High School Diploma or GED

• Minimum Experience:

• Other:

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Preferred Licensure or other certifications:

• Preferred Educational Requirements:

• Preferred Experience: Two (2) + years of hospital experience.

• Other:

Job Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must be able to perform Entry Level pharmacy technician functions efficiently and proficiently

• Basic math aptitude, ability to measure accurately, interpret instructions and carry them out.

• Good computer skills

• Ability to organize workload and interpret priorities, attention to detail

• Able to follow instructions from pharmacists, pharmacy leadership and management

• Ability to effectively communicate with pharmacy leadership, management, and colleagues

Essential Tasks and Responsibilities

• Take ownership of problems by reporting and troubleshooting issues with vendors, hospital pharmacy staff, or other personnel to achieve desired outcomes.

• Works to ensure medication reaches the patient in the required time frame, often serving as a liaison between pharmacy and nursing.

• Follow phone etiquette to ensure effective communication.

• Follow department policies and procedures to minimize and detect any medication discrepancies.

• Utilize computer system to answer nursing questions about medication orders as appropriate.

• Tube medications to correct units while adhering to departmental procedures.

• Document required tasks per department procedures (i.e. temperature checks, cleaning tasks, etc.) as appropriate.

• Handle and maintain security of controlled substances as specified by regulatory agencies and NGMC pharmacy department policies.

• Obtain and process non-formulary medications per NGMC pharmacy department policies.

• Check assigned areas for expired medications and conduct monthly inspections for accrediting body readiness.

• Perform all other special projects and duties as assigned.

• Volunteer and assist as needed during staffing emergencies and other occurrences that may create unusual staffing needs.

• Report all variances to the pharmacist and document in risk management reporting software.

• Contribute to the productive and effective operation of the department.

• Perform other duties and functions as assigned.

• Train pharmacy personnel. Provide constructive feedback to appropriate supervisor or manager on employee performance.

• Keep work space cleaned and organized.

• Responsible for fully reading and complying with department email(s) (i.e.: communication) upon receipt of such communication. Review email at a minimum of once per shift.

• Complies with NGMC and pharmacy policies and procedures.

Area/Unit Specific Essential Tasks and Responsibilities (if applicable): IV Room

• Prepare IV medications and fluids using good aseptic techniques. Use very strong, clean IV technique as observed by a Pharmacist.

• Set up IV orders to process in organized batches. Prepare the components of hyperalimentations, epidurals, and other special compounds accurately for Pharmacist's verification.

• Maintain clean IV storage/work area and ensure that medications and supplies are readily available when needed. Notify Environmental Services or Plant Operations when IV area requires extra attention.

• Manage/order IV stock and supplies each day. Take ownership of problems and report to appropriate hospital staff to achieve desired outcome. Involve supervisory personnel when necessary to reach goal.

• Recycle IV medications and perform quality assurance checks to assure reduction of waste while providing quality patient care.

• Clean laminar flow hoods, change IV fluids and sets, and other required tasks, record these procedures according to department policy with minimal discrepancies. Assist IV Pharmacist in other quality assurance checks according to department policy.

• Ability to follow good compounding practices and protocol and USP 797 procedures. Responsible for required USP 797 and other QI tasks and documenting as appropriate (Simplifi, etc)

• Assist IV Pharmacy Coordinator with annual aseptic competencies/media fills.

• Assist IV Pharmacy Coordinator with scheduled viable air samples and surface sampling when needed.

• Perform hood maintenance as appropriate (change prefilters, isolator sleeves/gloves, decontaminate, etc).

Area/Unit Specific Essential Tasks and Responsibilities (if applicable): OR Satellite

• Prepare IV medications and fluids using good aseptic techniques. Use very strong, clean IV technique as observed by IV Pharmacist.

• Set up IV orders to process in organized fashion. Prepare the components of hazardous medications accurately for Pharmacist's verification.

• Maintain clean IV storage/work area and ensure that medications and supplies are readily available when needed. Manage/order IV stock and supplies each day. Notify Housekeeping or Maintenance when IV area requires extra attention. Take ownership of problems and report to appropriate hospital staff to achieve desired outcome. Involve supervisory personnel when necessary to reach goal.

• Ability to follow good compounding practices and protocol and USP 797 and USP 800 procedures. Responsible for required USP 797 and other QI tasks and documenting as appropriate (Simplifi, etc)

• Perform hood maintenance as appropriate (isolator sleeves/gloves, decontaminate, etc.)
  

Physical Demands

• Weight Lifted: Up to 50 lbs, Frequently 31-65%of time

• Weight Carried: Up to 20 lbs, Frequently 31-65% of time

• Vision: Heavy, Constantly 66-100% of time

• Kneeling/Stooping/Bending: Frequently 31-65%

• Standing/Walking: Constantly 66-100%

• Pushing/Pulling: Frequently 31-65%

• Intensity of Work: Frequently 31-65%

• Job Requires: Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, Keyboarding

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Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.