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Pharmacy TechnicianAssists pharmacist and prepares medications to be dispensed under direct supervision of a registered pharmacist according to State and Federal law.Experience:No experience necessary or retail experience as pharmacy technicianPreferred Qualifications:Enrollment in an accredited college of pharmacyKnowledge of medical/pharmaceutical terminology and genericsExperience as a pharmacy technician in a retail settingEducation:High school diploma or equivalentCertification Summary:Georgia pharmacy technician or pharmacy intern registrationKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Good organizational skills and ability to learn and use computer systemsProficient in reading, writing, and mathematicsJob Responsibilities:Processes medication orders and dispenses medications under direct licensed pharmacist supervision to ensure safe and appropriate provision of medications to patientsFills all physician orders accurately and efficiently and obtains pharmacist check prior to all dispensing.Fills all medication stock orders consistently (e.g., Urgent Care, Specialty Care Centers, ancillary nursing units, Pyxis, floor stock, anesthesia and operating room code trays) completely/accurately and obtains pharmacist check prior to dispensing.Assists pharmacists by anticipating and prioritizing workload accurately and efficiently• Organizes and prioritizes phone calls, window traffic, and workload effectively and keeps pharmacist informed.Maintains a smooth workflow in area by utilizing problem-solving skills.Distributes medications in a timely manner to ensure prompt patient serviceDistributes medications to nursing units.Utilizes discharge and transfer reports as directed.Prioritizes orders such as Now/Stat, ASAP, and routine to ensure appropriate turnaround time.Prepares and compounds all medications using proper techniques to ensure safe products for patients under direct pharmacist supervisionPrepares and compounds all medications accurately.Prepares products cost-effectively and minimizes waste.Logs all medications properly.Maintains adequate supplies of all stock items in a clean and organized environmentMaintains adequate par levels of supplies, documents needed medications on want book, and follows up with next shift on any outstanding medication needs.Prepares and maintains adequate supply of stock solutions.Maintains par levels of assigned prepackaged medications.Restocks area at end of shift to ensure adequate supplies for next shift.Checks assigned stock sections of pharmacy monthly for expired medications, pulls expired medications, flags medications that will expire within next three months, and documents when complete.Maintains an organized and clean environment.Completes and maintains pharmacy recordsDocuments all assigned quality assurance responsibilities, e.g., hood cleaning, refrigerator temperature, and area of inspection.Maintains individual competence and develops professional practice skillsParticipates in required departmental training, education, and certification.Completes all required orientation/training checklist(s) and modules.Completes projects to develop professional skills and achieve department goals.Uses extra time advantageously to help others or to work on department projects.Contributes to achievement of department goals and objectives through effective participation.Precepts new and existing staff members.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.Provides feedback of employee progress routinely to Education Pharmacist or team leaders.Children's Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.Primary Location Address: 1001 Johnson Ferry RdJob Family: Pharmacy

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