Pharmacy Technician

Position Information

Classification Title Pharmacy Technical/Paraprofessional/Professional FLSA Non-Exempt FTE 1.00 Minimum Qualifications

Requires technical knowledge in the field acquired through an apprenticeship, a 2-year degree, or professional certificate. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications

ASHP Accredited Associates Degree or related program of study with minimum 3 years' related work experience; or equivalent education and experience.

• Qualifications as a Pharm Tech I-

Licensed by the State of Georgia as a Pharmacy Technician within three (3) months of employment.

• Qualifications as a Pharm Tech II-

Licensed with the Georgia Board of Pharmacy and Certified by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB).

Position Summary

The Veterinary Teaching Hospital Pharmacy Tech will perform work involving the compounding of a wide variety of products for use in both client and research animals including chemotherapy drugs under the supervision of Pharmacists or Pharmacy Technician Supervisor. Utilizes extensive mathematical skills in the compounding and filling of prescriptions for wide variety of species and medications. Ensures proper disposal of expired medications, accurate billing to patient/client accounts, and filling the Cubex automated controlled medication supply machine.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the Georgia State Board of Pharmacy.

• Passed the Pharmacy Certification Board (PTCB) Exam and be a Certified Pharmacy Technician with a valid, up to date Certificate.

• Appropriate mathematical skills to accurately calculate compounding formulations including accuracy with fractions, add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, fractions, percentages, volume, weights and measures.

• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.

• Proficiency in computer applications to ensure appropriate billing, client information, and information research.

• Strong organizational skills with the proven ability to prioritize.

• Utilizes good time management, performs work in a safe and efficient manner.

• Demonstrates a competence, professionalism, cooperative demeanor and excellence in customer

• Ability to work and fulfill schedule that may include weekends and some holidays.

Physical Demands

• Lift, and carry up to 40 pounds.

• Apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions, ability to deal with problems with concrete variables and draw appropriate/accurate conclusions.

• May sit, stand, stoop bend and walk intermittently during the day on hard floor surfaces.

• Manual dexterity sufficient to accurately work with small, delicate pieces of equipment or large heavy objects/containers/machinery.

• Wearing all protective gear including mask, gloves, gown, hairnet, safety goggles etc.

• May need to work for long periods of time with arms extended.

Is driving a responsibility of this position? No Is this a Position of Trust? Yes Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) Yes Credit and P-Card policy

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Background Investigation Policy

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

• Under general oversight of Pharmacist, assists in or compounds specialized and individualized dosage for medications according to species and animal size/weight including for parenteral, enteral, topical, and diagnostic products, including oncology compounds.

• Complies with state and federal laws as well as VTH Pharmacy's standard operating procedures.

• Accurately reads and understands medication compounds in order to calculate appropriate dilutions and concentrations. This includes reviewing the size/weight/species of patient to fulfill Pharmacist's orders.

• Performs extensive mathematical calculations to determine appropriate drug measurements in order to compound ordered medications.

• Accurately weighs, measures and mixes raw material ingredients, monitors agitation, heating and cooling processes, and other parameters to ensure finished batches of creams, gels, capsules, and liquids meet specifications.

• Inspects pharmacy and VTH for expired or adulterated medications and ensures proper disposal, replacing as necessary.

• Properly and accurately provides information and/or refers query to the appropriate personnel either in-person or via telephone or email to a wide variety of customers including Pharmacists, Veterinarians, Faculty, clinicians, residents, interns, veterinary technicians and clients.

Percentage of time 50 Duties/Responsibilities

• Uses necessary equipment: torsion balance, scales, capsule packing machine, peristaltic pump, various filtration systems, autoclave and the proper cleaning and sanitizing of equipment and completes all required documentation to maintain compliance with current USP standard (sterile, non-sterile and hazardous medication compounding).

• Wears personal protective equipment to safely compound sterile, non-sterile and hazardous medications in the designated USP797, USP795 and USP800 areas where appropriate.

• Accurately counts/measures medications, transfers materials/medications into properly labeled, safety approved containers for final review by the Pharmacist including automated medications dispensing system (CUBEX).

• Completes detailed and accurate records or logs of procedures, compounding records, and other pharmacy records as indicated.

• Participates with the Pharmacist and Pharmacy Technician Supervisor in monitoring/maintaining drug inventories and preparing orders for drugs and related supplies.

• Performs and records various quality control activities including end product sterility testing and media fill reporting results to Pharmacist and supervisor.

• Ensures all medications and fees are properly charged in computer system and includes important information regarding usage of medications and services.

Percentage of time 40 Duties/Responsibilities

• May transport drugs to/from local suppliers/shipping points within the hospital.

• Check medication outdates and pull stock for return.

Percentage of time 10

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact

Contact Details

For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.

Recruitment Contact Name Kris Mitchell Recruitment Contact Email Krista.Mitchell@uga.edu Recruitment Contact Phone (706)542-4459

Posting Specific Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/CV

• Cover Letter

• List of References with Contact Information

Optional Documents

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