PRN Certified Pharmacy Technician- Weekend Day shift
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Job Location:
Atlanta, GA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
8 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About Shepherd Center
With five decades of experience Shepherd Center provides world-class clinical care research and family support for people experiencing the most complex conditions including spinal cord and brain injuries multi-trauma traumatic amputations stroke multiple sclerosis and pain. An elite center ranked byU.S. Newsas one of the nations top hospitals for rehabilitation Shepherd Center is also recognized as both Spinal Cord Injury and Traumatic Brain Injury Model Systems. Shepherd is the only rehabilitation facility in the nation with an intensive care unit on-site allowing us to care for the most complex patients and begin the rehabilitation process sooner. Shepherd Center treats thousands of patients annually with unmatched expertise and unwavering compassion to help them begin again.
Shepherd Centers culture is one of hope humor and hard work. You will enjoy career growth strong relationships with co-workers strong support from leadership and fun activities that have kept over 12% of staff members working at Shepherd for more than 20 years.
The pharmacy technician works closely with the lead technician pharmacist buyer manager and director for daily operations in the inpatient pharmacy and hospital. (S)he should be able to perform daily pharmacy functions independently once trained. (S)he must be competent with USP 795 797 & 800 guidelines to compound medications. Technician must have a minimum of one year IV compounding experience and be CPhT students applying for this position do not need to have any previous IV compounding experience but is preferred. The pharmacist intern license can be substituted for the CPhT certification requirement.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Use USP Chapters 795 797 & 800 guidelines to compound drugs.
- Deliver drugs to clinics and nursing units.
- Complete all annual competencies and biannual aseptic tests.
- Refill and troubleshoot Pyxis ES MedStations daily.
- Receive and stock wholesale drug orders daily.
- Restock crash carts and transfer kits monthly.
- Complete monthly floor inspections.
- Unit dose packaging.
- Assist with the training of newly hired pharmacy technicians and interns.
- Clean IV room suite on a daily and monthly basis.
- Complete projects as requested by Pharmacy leadership.
- Restock pharmacy drugs and supplies from storage room.
REQUIRED MINIMUM EDUCATION
- High School Diploma or equivalent experience/certification.
REQUIRED MINIMUM CERTIFICATION
- PTCB Certification (CPhT) Individuals hired prior to September 30 2017 are grandfathered in.
- Registered with the State of Georgia
REQUIRED MINIMUM EXPERIENCE
- Minimum of 1 years of experience in hospital pharmacy
- Minimum of 1 years of experience compounding in IV Room
REQUIRED MINIMUM SKILLS
- 1 year IV hospital experience.
- 1 year of Pyxis/Omnicell knowledge.
- 1 year of compounding nonsterile products.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in using the following software/hardware is preferred:
- Pyxis MedStation ES C-2 Safe and/or PaRx
- Simplifi 797 SoleSource
- Epic
- Euclid Dry and Wet Cadet unit dosing machine
- MILT Unit Dose Packaging softwareWorkday
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Requires dexterity typing and fine manipulation with syringes and equipment.
- Requires lifting pushing carrying or moving objects up to 40 pounds in weight.
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Low potential for exposure to blood and body fluids.
- Possible though unlikely exposure to drugs through powders liquids or aerosols.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Load & Unload
- LTC Pharmacy
- Typing
- Inventory Control
- Customer Service
- Hospital Experience
- Pharmacy Software
- Communication skills
- Math
- Pharmacy Technician Experience
- Order Entry
- Compounding Medications
About Company
Get the best spinal cord and brain injury rehabilitation care at Shepherd Center Atlanta. Learn about our patient programs and exceptional outcomes.
