Pharmacy Technician - Inpatient
About The Position
Join the pharmacy team as a Pharmacy Technician supporting medication distribution for inpatient and outpatient care in a fast-paced hospital environment. The role calls for precision and a strong commitment to patient safety and care. The Pharmacy Technician assists pharmacists with medication preparation and delivery, maintains inventory, supports medication repackaging and unit dose systems, performs medication checks, and maintains the pharmacy clean room. The position also involves communication with healthcare providers and patients, regulatory compliance, and participation in process improvement. The schedule includes rotating varied days and evenings, every other weekend, and every other major holiday; the position is full-time.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Registration with the Maryland Board of Pharmacy as a pharmacy technician.
- Obtain a Maryland license within 30 days if licensed in another state.
- Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Strong understanding of medical terminology.
- Frequent standing and walking, lifting up to 50 lbs., and fine hand/eye coordination.
- Sustained attention to detail, multitasking, and effective communication.
Nice To Haves
- Previous pharmacy technician experience.
- National certification.
Responsibilities
- Assist pharmacists in preparing and delivering medications accurately and efficiently.
- Maintain inventory systems, including Pyxis stock and the CII safe.
- Repackage medications and support unit dose systems.
- Perform monthly medication checks to ensure quality and compliance.
- Clean and disinfect the pharmacy clean room according to established protocols.
- Communicate effectively with healthcare providers and patients.
- Uphold safety standards and regulatory compliance, including Joint Commission, Maryland Board of Pharmacy, and USP 795/800 requirements.
- Participate in continuous process improvement initiatives.
Benefits
- Health insurance, available starting the first of the month following date of hire.
- Dental insurance, available starting the first of the month following date of hire.
- Vision insurance, available starting the first of the month following date of hire.
- Life insurance.
- Short- and long-term disability coverage.
- Paid time off accruing from day one.
- 401(k) plan.
- Education assistance program.
- Employee assistance program.
- Shift differential may be available for employees working evening, night, or weekend shifts.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
