Pharmacy Technician (Tech II), Rotating Shifts, Pharmacy
About The Position
Adventist HealthCare’s Pharmacy is hiring a Pharmacy Tech II for our Pharmacy in Silver Spring, MD. We're seeking an experienced Pharmacy Technician who will embrace our mission to extend God's care through the ministry of physical, mental, and spiritual healing. As a Pharmacy Technician II you will: • Perform drug distribution, medication preparation, compounding, dose calculation, and quality Performs sterile compounding according to USP 797 and 800 including electronic documentation • Maintains accurate inventory of medications and supplies by performing inventory management cycle counts; performs patient care unit inspections with electronic documentation • Prepares and delivers medication to patient care units; restocks automated dispensing units • Assesses need for and prepares prepackaged oral solid, and liquid medications for dispensing • Performs Medication History assessments • Additional duties as assigned
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.
- At least 2 years work experience in a pharmacy specifically using aseptic technique compliant with USP 797 and 800; working knowledge of USP 795 required.
Nice To Haves
- Graduation from an ASHP accredited or PTCB recognized Pharmacy Technician Training Program preferred.
- Previous experience with Cerner, Pyxis, Pharmogistics, Carousels preferred
Responsibilities
- Perform drug distribution, medication preparation, compounding, dose calculation, and quality
- Performs sterile compounding according to USP 797 and 800 including electronic documentation
- Maintains accurate inventory of medications and supplies by performing inventory management cycle counts; performs patient care unit inspections with electronic documentation
- Prepares and delivers medication to patient care units; restocks automated dispensing units
- Assesses need for and prepares prepackaged oral solid, and liquid medications for dispensing
- Performs Medication History assessments
- Additional duties as assigned
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
