Pharmacy Technician
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta at Scottish Rite
Atlanta, GA
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Pharmacy Technician 2-1

Note: If you are CURRENTLY employed at Children's and/or have an active badge or network access, STOP here. Submit your application via Workday using the Career App (Find Jobs). Work Shift Day Work Day(s) Variable Shift Start Time 7:00 AM Shift End Time 5:30 PM Worker Sub-Type Regular Children's is one of the nation's leading children's hospitals. No matter the role, every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. We're committed to putting you first, and that commitment is at the heart of our company culture: People first. Children always. Find your next career opportunity and make a difference doing what you love at Children's. Job Description Assists pharmacist and prepares medications to be dispensed under the direct supervision of a registered pharmacist according to State and Federal law. Experience * 6 months IV experience in a healthcare-related field or 4 year college degree Preferred Qualifications * 1 year of experience as a IV pharmacy technician in a pediatric hospital pharmacy environment or 2 years of experience as a IV pharmacy technician in a hospital pharmacy environment Education * High school diploma or equivalent Certification Summary * Georgia pharmacy technician registration Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities * Proficient in reading, writing, and mathematics * Knowledge of medical/pharmaceutical terminology * Good organizational skills and ability to learn and use computer systems Job Responsibilities * Performs all job functions as described in the Pharmacy Technician I job description. 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. 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. Maintains individual competence and develops professional practice skills * 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 department goals. * Uses extra time advantageously to help others or work on department projects. * Contributes to achievement of department goals and objectives through effective participation. * Exhibits proficient performance in at least two work areas. Demonstrates leadership skills * Demonstrates ability to assess situations and bring issues or concerns to attention of pharmacist or team leader. * Demonstrates effective time management, project management, and inventory control skills. Prepares and compounds IV medications by using aseptic technique to ensure safe products for patients under direct pharmacist supervision * Accurately prepares and compounds medications, including intravenous fluids, parenteral nutrition, chemotherapy solutions, and drips. * Demonstrates aseptic technique when preparing sterile intravenous preparations and obtains yearly re-certification of aseptic technique. * Prepares and maintains adequate supply of stock solutions. * Documents on all intravenous compounding logs as appropriate. * Uses available technology (e.g. i.v.SOFT, Baxa compounder). * Demonstrates knowledge of Pyxis operations. 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 1405 Clifton Rd NE Job Family Pharmacy