Wellstar Health System · 10 hours ago
Automation Analyst - Pharmacy
Austell, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expWellstar Health System is dedicated to enhancing health and well-being, and they are seeking an Automation Analyst for their Pharmacy Department. This role involves preparing and dispensing medications, monitoring medication diversion processes, and maintaining reporting capabilities related to medication safety.
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Responsibilities
Responsible for all data collection, review, and performs appropriate action from various software applications
Reviews and reconciles medication dispenses including controlled substance information in accordance with state and federal law
Responsible for audits, discrepancy resolution, and education to various team members
Notifies Pharmacy Director of suspected diversion as required by law
User- must be capable of accurately adding new users to the ADC system
Product- must properly load ADC with correct medications after medication is checked by a pharmacist. Monitor par levels and increase or decrease as needed
Reports- must be able to generate needed reports to fill, track, and identify/report all discrepancies
Minor Maintenance- must trouble shoot minor problems with ADC
Restock- must accurately fill medication, fluids and stock outs as needed
Recall- must assist the pharmacist and inventory specialist in retrieving recalled medications
Must follow all policies, procedures, and applicable laws with controlled substance medications
Demonstrate knowledge of aseptic technique including; proper hand washing and proper use of IV Room attire. Understand Joint Commission, hospital, and departmental policies and procedures. Must complete an aseptic technique competency to show compliance with USP standards, conducted by supervisor or Lead Pharmacy Technician
Demonstrate knowledge of preparing small volume admixtures
Demonstrate knowledge of preparing epidural, intrathecal, intravenous, intramuscular, sterile syringes and chemotherapy (when applicable)
Demonstrate knowledge of preparing neonatal syringes (when applicable)
Demonstrate knowledge of preparing large volume solutions
Must be trained / approved to calibrate and operate the total parenteral nutrition machine. (when applicable) must identify correct additive to be used, a pharmacist must check prior to injecting additives
Demonstrate knowledge of ability to clean, disassemble and reassemble all tubing. Replace all additives and run all required reports
Demonstrate knowledge of policies and procedures regarding maintaining clean room environment
Follows all safety and compliance standards for safely compounding medications. Always ensure that all requirements and procedures of United States Pharmacopeia are met
Must prepare medications and/or IV for dispensing, select correct medication, correct strength, and correct form. Fill, label, and initial medication bag for a pharmacist verification
Must fill multiple patient specific medications in accordance with department procedure
Bulk fill, first dose, and missing doses will be delivered securely to the appropriate units, while practicing appropriate procedure to ensure confidentiality for all patients
Upon request, must properly generate label, fill and have checked by a pharmacist, then dispense to the appropriate floor or unit
Must properly prepare, measure, count, medications including compound ointments, creams, oral solutions, oral solids, IV, etc
Must accurately label all repackaged items per Georgia Board of Pharmacy Rules and Regulations
Properly provide customer service to customers and other healthcare professionals via in-person or virtual means
Process any charges: late charges, supplemental, OR charges, nuclear and exception report
Ordering supplies and obtaining purchase orders using the appropriate ordering system
Capable of generating orders, checking in orders, completing invoices, processing returns using the wholesaler computer system, and reconciling invoices with statements for accounts payable
Coordinate training for new technicians and provide supervision when needed
Must be proficient in the distribution and accountability of Controlled Substance Medications
Must restock code carts and other kits returned to pharmacy according to departmental procedure and ensure required inspections are completed
Must perform monthly unit and pharmacy inspections and ensure that assigned pharmacy or medication area is clean
Must perform out date tracking on medications in various locations of the facility
Monitor all temperature and humidity recordings per guidelines
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma General or GED General
Registered Pharmacy Tech
Cert Pharmacy Tech
Minimum 1 year inventory specialist or pharmacy automation Required
Minimum 2 years of hospital experience in all phases of pharmacy operations including basic knowledge of automated dispensing cabinets, inventory management, medication order interpretation, and Ga. Pharmacy law. Required
Excellent computer skills
Excellent communication skills
Excellent problem solving skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Mentoring Skills
Ability to lift a minimum of 30 pounds
Ability to push a transportation cart of approximately 100 pounds
Preferred
Bachelors is preferred
Company
Wellstar Health System
The largest health system in Georgia.
10001+ employees
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