Pharmacy Technician II

Department

38516 Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center - Pharmacy: Infusion: Rome

Status

Full time

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Hours Per Week

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information

Monday through Friday

9:30 AM to 6 PM

Pay Range

$22.90 - $34.35

Job Summary

Job Profile Summary

Under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist, performs a variety of clerical, distributive, technical and data gathering duties in order to provide medications for patient care consistent with the Pharmacy Technician II role expectations outlined by the region/area specific career ladder.

Major Responsibilities

Assists licensed pharmacist in technical duties related to preparation and distribution of medications

Accurately selects, prepares, and labels medications for patients including hazardous drugs and controlled substances

Assists with medication distribution tasks

Screens phone calls and routes as needed using proper telephone and voicemail etiquette

Assists in daily pharmacy procurement, inventory control, and outdate checking

Complete documentation required for removing, stocking, and wasting controlled substances, where applicable

Perform nonsterile compounding following proper USP standards, where applicable

Perform sterile IV admixture, as defined at the entity level, using proper aseptic technique, where applicable

Inspects all assigned medication storage areas for adherence to storage policies

Completes and documents medication admission histories, as applicable at the facility level

Seeks additional duties when required work is done and accepts other duties as assigned

May participate in quality improvement initiatives to assure the excellence of departmental services

May assist in training pharmacy technicians and extenders in orientation to the policies, procedures, and workflows involved in pharmacy operations as applicable at entity level

Abides by all organization policies and procedures and complies with all legal, regulatory, and accreditation standards

Supports area leaders regarding goals and work assignments

Obtaining and recording initial patient demographic and other required information, data entry of required information into the pharmacy system for record keeping, insurance verification and label generation purposes, and cashiering

Develop competence in third-party billing functions

Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.

May obtain immunization certification and perform immunizations for patients under the supervision of a registered pharmacist, where applicable

Minimum Job Requirements

Education

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Certification / Registration / License

Registration with Georgia state board of pharmacy

Certification through Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (CPhT) or National Healthcareer Association (ExCPT).

Experience

Typically, 1 year of work experience in applicable work setting.

Preferred Experience

IV compounding

Familiarity with the rules and regulations of USP 797 and USP 800

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Attention to details

Good customer service, communication, organization, problem resolution and process development skills

Basic computer skills

Life support training courses may be required dependent on department discretion.

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, bend, kneel, climb, twist, crawl and reach above shoulders

Requires considerable walking, standing, pushing mobile cart of 50 pounds maximum and lifting 35 pounds of material

Must have functional vision, touch and hearing

Must be able to speak and be understood by others to communicate effectively

Utilizes appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to perform job duties and minimize exposure to hazardous agents, body fluids, and communicable diseases

May be exposed to chemical hazards

May be exposed to chemical and hazardous waste as well as blood and body fluids and communicable disease

Frequent fine motor motion of hands and wrists to perform manipulative skills such as writing, typing, data entry into the computer, and preparation of medications, including use of syringes

Takes necessary precautions to avoid inadvertent needle sticks, minor cuts or bruises. Exposed to various conditions throughout the workday such as walking on hard surfaces, climbing stairs and changes in temperature and humidity.

Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job

Flexibility to travel between pharmacy locations

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of physical requirements and working conditions..

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our Commitment To You

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
  
  

Benefits And More

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program
  
  

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

Pharmacy Technician II