Medication History Pharmacy Tech III, Rotating Shifts, White Oak Pharmacy
About The Position
White Oak Medical Center seeks to hire an experienced Pharmacy Technician III who will embrace our mission to extend God’s care through the ministry of physical, mental, and spiritual healing. As a Pharmacy Technician III you will: Oversee and execute (with pharmacist supervision) specific operations such as: Sterile Compounding, Automation, Technology and Information Systems, Controlled Substances Dispensing and Diversion Prevention. Complete Medication History capture and documentation i.e maintain current knowledge of, and applying applicable regulatory and practice standards, generating reports, communicate and interact with other professionals and disciplines, maintaining vendor relationships, etc. Also be able to perform all duties in Pharmacy Tech I and Pharmacy Tech II positions; Serve as mentor and trainer to those in the Pharmacy Technician I and II roles. Complete Medication History capture and documentation on patients admitted to the hospital. Obtain complete medication information by interacting with patients and family members, and by using other available sources to ensure the patient medication history is current. Maintain current knowledge and skills in medication counseling and be comfortable with direct patient interaction. Review patient records and discuss current medications with nurses, pharmacists, and providers.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED/equivalent required.
- Licensure as Pharmacy Technician by the Maryland Board of Pharmacy required.
- Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) required.
- PTCB Advanced Certification (CPhT-Adv); or PTCB Certificate in appropriate focus (ie - Medication History, Sterile Compounding, etc) required.
- At least 3 years experience in a hospital setting, with automated distribution systems, decentralized pharmacy services, and sterile compounding. Working knowledge of USP 795, 797, and 800 required.
- Specific advanced experience with area appropriate to role responsibilities (ie – Medication History, Sterile Compounding, etc) required.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience with Cerner, Pyxis, Pharmogistics, Carousels preferred.
Responsibilities
- Oversee and execute (with pharmacist supervision) specific operations such as: Sterile Compounding, Automation, Technology and Information Systems, Controlled Substances Dispensing and Diversion Prevention.
- Complete Medication History capture and documentation i.e maintain current knowledge of, and applying applicable regulatory and practice standards, generating reports, communicate and interact with other professionals and disciplines, maintaining vendor relationships, etc.
- Also be able to perform all duties in Pharmacy Tech I and Pharmacy Tech II positions
- Serve as mentor and trainer to those in the Pharmacy Technician I and II roles.
- Complete Medication History capture and documentation on patients admitted to the hospital.
- Obtain complete medication information by interacting with patients and family members, and by using other available sources to ensure the patient medication history is current.
- Maintain current knowledge and skills in medication counseling and be comfortable with direct patient interaction.
- Review patient records and discuss current medications with nurses, pharmacists, and providers.
Benefits
- Work life balance through nonrotating shifts
- Recognition and rewards for professional expertise
- Free Employee parking
- Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision coverage for employees and their eligible dependents effective on your date of hire
- Employer-paid Short & Long-Term Disability, Basic Life Insurance and AD&D, (short-term disability buy-up available)
- Paid Time Off
- Employer retirement contribution and match after 1-year of eligible employment with a 3-year vesting period
- Voluntary benefits include flexible spending accounts, legal plans, and life, pet, auto, home, long term care, and critical illness & accident insurance
- Subsidized childcare at participating childcare centers
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
