Pharmacy Technician I PRN

University of Maryland Medical System • Baltimore, MD

15d

About The Position

The Pharmacy Technician I provides pharmacy services such as dispensing, preparing, and delivering pharmaceuticals; inventory control; compliance audits; financial transactions; customer service; and pharmacy-record maintenance. The role may assist with staff onboarding and training under the direction and guidance of Pharmacy Leadership. It uses and extends the technician’s knowledge and competency while performing technical pharmacy functions in an Ambulatory Pharmacy, Inpatient Pharmacy, Infusion Pharmacy, or Pharmaceutical Research Center.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Maryland Technician Registration, Maryland Pharmacy Intern Certificate, or Pharmacy Student Technician Exemption Certificate; the exemption certificate is acceptable for students enrolled and in good standing at an accredited School of Pharmacy.
• National Certification (CPhT).
• Prioritize work responsibilities and manage multiple demands.
• Demonstrate self-responsibility and accountability for professional practice.
• Follow best-practice standards and guidelines within the scope of professional practice, as well as hospital policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Maintain competency in work- and pharmacy-related technology and applications, and support team-member orientation or training when appropriate.
• Seek validation of knowledge, skills, and decisions as necessary, and seek guidance when needed.
• Use effective problem-identification and resolution skills and accept change as part of problem solving.
• Communicate effectively and use lines of authority appropriately.
• Use appropriate customer-relations skills and treat patients, families, visitors, team members, and others with respect and dignity.
• Maintain knowledge of UMMS and Pharmacy Department operations and of UMMS’s mission, vision, and values.

Responsibilities

• Select, package, and label medication and supply orders for pharmacist inspection and approval.
• Process medication orders according to protocol, including accurate entry of patient, insurance (if applicable), and medication-order information for verification; select the correct drug product, fill the order, and match labels to each medication order.
• Maintain, track, and monitor medication and pharmaceutical-supply inventory according to established par levels, and inform the appropriate individual about stock needs and shortages.
• Use medical informatics tools in daily duties, including order-entry systems, automated dispensing devices, bar-code technology, packaging devices, BCMA systems, clinical integrated systems, and system or application maintenance as applicable.
• Deliver medications, pharmacy products, and/or pharmacy services to patients, their agents, or patient-care areas in compliance with applicable regulatory standards for medication handling, storage, and security.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• May assist with onboarding and training staff under the direction and guidance of Pharmacy Leadership.
• Attend hospital and departmental meetings as required.
• Participate in the development of policies, procedures, and guidelines pertaining to medication use and management.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED