Lead Pharmacy Technician, Rotating Shift, Rehab Pharmacy

Adventist HealthCare•Rockville, MD

5d•$27 - $39

About The Position

Adventist HealthCare’s Rehabilitation Hospital is hiring a Lead Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacy operations, automation, and technology systems while advancing the organization’s mission of physical, mental, and spiritual healing. The role works with facility pharmacy leaders and the system pharmacy informatics team to troubleshoot and monitor pharmacy automation, support system implementation and maintenance, and assist with data analysis and performance improvement initiatives. The technician also performs medication distribution and preparation duties, including prepacking medications, refilling crash carts and automated dispensing machines, filling first doses, and compounding IV medications using sterile technique in accordance with USP 797 and USP 800 standards. The role participates in training new technicians and supporting new processes and workflows. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position. The typical schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with flexibility to work one evening as needed from 1:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The shift is designated as rotating day/evening/weekend. Weekend work is required as needed, approximately one weekend; holiday work is required on a rotating basis, following the company holiday calendar, including one major and one minor holiday. The position is not on-call and is eligible for a shift differential. The listed pay range is $26.91–$39.03.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least three years of experience as a Pharmacy Technician II or equivalent in a hospital pharmacy, with advanced training or experience in automated distribution systems and pharmacy operations.
Licensure as a Pharmacy Technician by the Maryland Board of Pharmacy.
Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) certification.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Arts, or associate degree in a healthcare-related field.
Graduation from an accredited Pharmacy Technician training program.

Responsibilities

Operate and assist facility pharmacy leaders and the system pharmacy informatics team with troubleshooting and monitoring pharmacy automation and operations.
Assist with reports generated from automated or manual systems as required.
Support implementation, installation, maintenance, and updating of pharmacy distribution technology systems in collaboration with the system pharmacy informatics team.
Assist with coordinating the movement of automated dispensing machines and other automation installations.
Participate in training new pharmacy technicians and training on new processes and workflows.
Collect, monitor, and evaluate data; analyze results and assist with recommendations for performance improvement initiatives.
Prepack medications, refill crash carts, fill first doses, and refill automated dispensing machines while prioritizing patient safety and accuracy.
Compound IV medications using proper sterile technique in accordance with USP 797 and USP 800 standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage for employees and eligible dependents effective on the date of hire.
Employer-paid short- and long-term disability, basic life insurance, and AD&D; short-term disability buy-up available.
Paid Time Off.
Employer retirement contribution and match after one year of eligible employment, with a three-year vesting period.
Voluntary benefits including flexible spending accounts, legal plans, and life, pet, auto, home, long-term care, and critical illness and accident insurance.
Subsidized childcare at participating childcare centers.
Tuition reimbursement.
Employee Assistance Program support.
Free employee parking.
Recognition and rewards for professional expertise.
Work-life balance through nonrotating shifts.