Medication Reconciliation Pharmacy Technician (Tech III) Rotating Shifts, Pharmacy
About The Position
White Oak Medical Center is seeking an experienced Medication Reconciliation Pharmacy Technician III to support Adventist HealthCare’s mission of physical, mental, and spiritual healing. Under pharmacist supervision, the technician oversees and performs designated pharmacy operations, including sterile compounding, automation, technology and information systems, controlled-substance dispensing, and diversion prevention. The role includes capturing and documenting medication histories for admitted patients, maintaining knowledge of applicable regulations and practice standards, generating reports, communicating with professionals across disciplines, and maintaining vendor relationships. The technician obtains complete and current medication information by speaking with patients and family members and consulting other available sources. The role involves direct patient interaction and medication counseling, reviewing patient records, and discussing current medications with nurses, pharmacists, and providers. The technician also performs duties of Pharmacy Technician I and II positions and mentors and trains employees in those roles. This is a full-time position at White Oak Medical Center, scheduled for 40 hours per week. Shifts rotate across days, evenings, nights, and weekends. The listed pay range is $21.49–$39.00. The position is non-exempt under the FLSA.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED/equivalent.
- Licensure as a Pharmacy Technician by the Maryland Board of Pharmacy.
- Certification as a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or National Healthcareer Association (NHA).
- 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 day, evening, night, and weekend shifts, including every-other-weekend rotation and holidays according to the company holiday calendar.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience with Cerner, Pyxis, Pharmogistics, or carousels.
Responsibilities
- Oversee and perform 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, current medication information by interacting with patients and family members and using other available sources.
- Maintain knowledge of applicable regulatory requirements and practice standards, generate reports, communicate with other professionals and disciplines, and maintain vendor relationships.
- Maintain current medication-counseling knowledge and interact directly with patients.
- Review patient records and discuss current medications with nurses, pharmacists, and providers.
- Perform all duties associated with Pharmacy Technician I and II positions.
- 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 match after one year of eligible employment, with a three-year vesting period.
- Voluntary benefits, including flexible spending accounts and legal plans, plus 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
