Pharmacy Technician

Johns Hopkins Medical Management Corporation•Baltimore, MD

2d•$24 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

Johns Hopkins Intrastaff is the internal staffing agency for the Johns Hopkins Health System and partner hospitals, providing temporary support to a variety of the Johns Hopkins locations. Our employees are the strength of our service. Intrastaff is unique because it's one of the very few agencies where a person has the benefit of being a temporary employee and also feels like a member of a large organization. Working at Hopkins means joining a culturally diverse team that includes some of the best nurses, physicians and allied health professionals in the world. Directly or indirectly, you'll have exposure to cutting-edge technology and groundbreaking medical research.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required.
6 months of Hospital Pharmacy Technician experience required.
Must be registered as a Pharmacy Technician with state of Maryland.
Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) required.
Maintains continuing education requirements

Responsibilities

Assist central pharmacists and technicians in the delivery of medications and pharmaceutical products under direct supervision of a Pharmacist.
Document and update documentation on various pharmaceutical products that are loaded in the automated dispensing machines.
Communicate with pharmacy staff and nurses about medication when necessary and appropriate.
Prepare medications accurately in accordance with prescriptions and medication orders.
Assist in the preparation of sterile and non-sterile compounds.
Maintain accurate records, including labeling, documentation, and tracking of medications.
Support inventory management by ordering, receiving, and stocking medications and supplies.
Deliver medications to patient care areas following established procedures.
Monitor expiration dates and remove expired medications from inventory.
Handle hazardous medications in compliance with safety policies and procedures.
Communicate effectively with pharmacists, nurses, and other healthcare team members.
Report medication errors or potential issues in accordance with guidelines.
Maintain and clean pharmacy equipment and automation systems.
Participate in ongoing education and training program.