Pharmacist Extender-Central

Johns Hopkins Medicine•Baltimore, MD

15h•$23 - $39•Onsite

About The Position

Yo u were meant for Hopkins! The Johns Hopkins Hospital is a world-renowned leader in patient care, serving the greater Baltimore community and patients from all across the globe. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff teams provide support throughout our many specialty departments and centers, from primary visits to emergency care. What Awaits You? Career growth and development Tuition Reimbursement Paid Time Off Affordable and comprehensive benefits package The Pharmacist Extender under minimal supervision, assists the pharmacist in caring for patients by providing point of care services as assigned. Activities include assisting with a patient’s medication management and obtaining and organizing information such as patient demographics, medication histories, and information needed for therapeutic drug monitoring. Promotes the safe and effective use of medications by providing the pharmacist with accurate and timely information necessary to make informed clinical recommendations. Participates in performance improvement activities to increase the scope and quality of pharmacy services. Performs the duties of a pharmacy technician as required. We are seeking motivated and flexible pharmacy technicians with strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills to fill this role. This role is a non-bargaining unit position (non-union) and will be assigned a day shift, Monday through Friday schedule.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and successful completion of an accredited pharmacy technician program or equivalent is required.
CPhT certification
Maryland Board of Pharmacy registration.
Certification in aseptic sterile compounding (USP <797>) and hazardous drug handling.
Successful completion of JHH Pharmacy pharmacology course within 1 year of hire.
BLS certification if participating on Rapid Response or Code Teams.
1 year work experience as a pharmacy technician in a hospital pharmacy setting or successful completion of coursework in pharmacology plus 6 months of work experience as a pharmacy technician in a hospital pharmacy setting.

Responsibilities

Review and investigate Anesthesia discrepancies using the Pyxis All-Transaction Report and the Epic CS Discrepancy Report (Anesthesia Discrepancy Report).
Perform reconciliation of CS returns and waste from the Perioperative Areas.
Investigate the Pyxis MedStation vs CIISafe Compare Report and Pyxis Outdate report.
Dispose of returned waste via controlled substance disposal unit and ensure appropriate documentation of disposal.
Facilitate and document the testing of waste returns via Codonics WasteLog product.
Submit and investigate HERO reports on any discrepancies found in consultation with Controlled Substances Pharmacy Technician Supervisor and/or Operations Manager (e.g., missing waste, waste products identified as mismatch as identified by the Codonics WasteLog product).
Assist with investigation and resolution of controlled substance Pyxis discrepancies.
Audit reconciled controlled substance Pyxis discrepancies.
Support the Controlled Substance Pharmacy Technician Supervisor and Operations Manager with controlled substance inventory management in Pyxis (e.g. Load/unloads, stockouts, etc.).
Assist with activities and coverage for OR, Return Bin, and Controlled Substance Operations as needed
Collaborate with the Controlled Substance Pharmacy Technician Supervisor and Operations Manager in the Central Pharmacy Vault with CS tasks (e.g. Reconciliation reporting, etc.).
Assist with Pyxis return bin, Pyxis CII Safe, OR kits/trays, and controlled substance tasks as needed.
Other duties as assigned.