Medication Reconciliation Pharmacy Technician III, Rotating Shifts, Pharmacy
About The Position
White Oak Medical Center is hiring an experienced Pharmacy Technician III to support its mission of providing physical, mental, and spiritual healing. Under pharmacist supervision, the technician oversees and performs specified pharmacy operations, including sterile compounding, automation, technology and information systems, controlled-substance dispensing, and diversion prevention. The role also includes capturing and documenting medication histories for admitted patients, obtaining complete medication information from patients, family members, and other sources, and reviewing records with nurses, pharmacists, and providers. The technician maintains current knowledge of relevant regulatory and practice standards, medication counseling, and related skills; communicates with other professionals and disciplines; and may generate reports and maintain vendor relationships. The Pharmacy Technician III performs duties of Pharmacy Technician I and II and mentors and trains staff in those roles. This is a full-time position with 40 hours per week and rotating day, evening, night, and weekend shifts. Eight-hour schedules vary, including overnight options. Every-other-weekend rotation and work in accordance with the company holiday calendar are required.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED/equivalent.
- Licensure as a Pharmacy Technician by the Maryland Board of Pharmacy.
- PTCB or National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) certification.
- PTCB Advanced Certification (CPhT-Adv) or a PTCB certificate in an appropriate focus, such as Medication History or Sterile Compounding.
- At least 3 years of experience in a hospital setting, including experience with automated distribution systems, decentralized pharmacy services, and sterile compounding.
- Working knowledge of USP 795, USP 797, and USP 800.
- Advanced experience in an area appropriate to the role responsibilities, such as Medication History or Sterile Compounding.
- Availability for rotating shifts, every-other-weekend rotation, and work according to the company holiday calendar.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience with Cerner, Pyxis, Pharmogistics, or carousels.
Responsibilities
- Oversee and execute designated pharmacy operations under pharmacist supervision, including sterile compounding, automation, technology and information systems, controlled-substance dispensing, and diversion prevention.
- Capture and document medication histories for patients admitted to the hospital.
- Obtain complete and current medication information by interacting with patients and family members and using other available sources.
- Maintain current knowledge of applicable regulatory and practice standards, and apply them in pharmacy operations.
- Generate reports, communicate and interact with other professionals and disciplines, and maintain vendor relationships as applicable.
- Maintain medication counseling knowledge and skills and interact directly with patients.
- Review patient records and discuss current medications with nurses, pharmacists, and providers.
- Perform duties of Pharmacy Technician I and Pharmacy Technician II.
- Mentor and train Pharmacy Technician I and II staff.
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 is available.
- Paid Time Off.
- Employer retirement contribution and matching after one year of eligible employment, with a three-year vesting period.
- Voluntary benefits including flexible spending accounts and legal plans, as well as life, pet, auto, home, long-term care, and critical illness and accident insurance.
- Subsidized childcare at participating childcare centers.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support.
- Free employee parking.
- Recognition and rewards for professional expertise.
- Work-life balance through nonrotating shifts.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
