Pharmacy Tech

• Overview Performs duties to assist the pharmacist in the procurement, distribution, documentation, and compounding related to drugs, solutions, and equipment to meet the needs of patients and staff.
• Responsible for being familiar with dosages and volumes of medications and solutions associated with infant, pediatric, adolescent, and geriatric patients as it relates to medication compounding and dispensing.
• Functions in accordance with standard written procedures, guidelines, and state and federal regulations.
• Responsible as assigned for the admixtures of medications to IV solutions including but not limited to the preparation of unit dose syringes, chemotherapy medications, and compounding of solutions/medications used in the critical care and OR satellite areas.
• Maintains adequate stock levels in assigned areas.

Responsibilities

Performs duties to assist the pharmacist in the procurement, distribution, documentation, and compounding related to drugs, solutions, and equipment to meet the needs of patients and staff. Responsible for being familiar with dosages and volumes of medications and solutions associated with infant, pediatric, adolescent, and geriatric patients as it relates to medication compounding and dispensing. Functions in accordance with standard written procedures, guidelines, and state and federal regulations. Responsible as assigned for the admixtures of medications to IV solutions including but not limited to the preparation of unit dose syringes, chemotherapy medications, and compounding of solutions/medications used in the critical care and OR satellite areas. Maintains adequate stock levels in assigned areas.

Qualifications

Education H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) Required Work Experience No experience required Hospital pharmacy experience Preferred IV admixture experience Preferred IV chemotherapy preparation experience Preferred Licenses and Certifications PHRMTECH-R - Registered Pharmacy Technician Current registration with the state Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacy Intern Upon Hire Required PTCB Certification Preferred Business

Unit: Company Name Piedmont Augusta Hospital