Veterinary Hospital Pharmacy Tech III

Veterinary Hospital Pharmacy Tech III

The Veterinary Teaching Hospital Pharmacy Technician 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 - Pharmacy Tech III requirements:

• Must be Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the Georgia State Board of Pharmacy.
• Must have either previously passed and maintained an active national pharmacy certification program/test e.g. PTCB, or pass a national certification program/test within 6 months of employment (Full time staff) or 12 months of employment (PRN/Part-time staff).
• Must have successfully completed the required competencies/training and be proficient in the compounding of sterile preparations, e.g. IV medications.
• Must have successfully completed the required competencies/training and be proficient in the compounding of hazardous sterile preparations, e.g. IV chemotherapy medications.
• Ability to follow directions and perform duties within an expected level of oversight/supervision.
• Appropriate mathematical skills to accurately calculate compounding formulations and 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.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while demonstrating excellent customer service, high degree of confidentiality, openness to teaching and providing consultation to a variety of stakeholders.
• Demonstrates a competence, professionalism, cooperative demeanor and excellence in customer service.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while demonstrating excellent customer service, high degree of confidentiality, openness to teaching and providing consultation to a variety of stakeholders.

Physical Demands - Lift and carry up to 30 pounds. May sit, stand, stoop, bend, and travel 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 of personal protective equipment (PPE) including mask, gloves, gown, hair net, safety goggles, respirators, e.g. N-95 masks/Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR). 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 - 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. 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 medication 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. Compounds hazardous sterile preparations, e.g. IV chemotherapy medications. Ensures all medications and fees are properly charged in computer system.

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 and non-sterile medications in the designated USP-797, USP-795 and USP-800 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 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.

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

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