Pharmacy Technician- Children's National Hospital

Clearway Health•Silver Spring, MD

6d•$48,000 - $59,000

About The Position

Clearway Health is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support specialty pharmacy services at Children's National Hospital. The technician prepares, packages, distributes, and helps manage pharmaceuticals, including simple compounding, while supporting inventory control, compliance, recordkeeping, and customer service. The role works directly with the Manager and Pharmacist to provide patient-focused services and help patients navigate complex medication needs. The technician is expected to maintain a safe and orderly work area, follow applicable laws and policies, and contribute to quality improvement initiatives.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Active, unrestricted Pharmacy Technician license with the Board of Pharmacy in the applicant's state.
At least 1 year of direct pharmacy-related experience.
Effective interpersonal skills for interacting with patients, families, visitors, colleagues, and others.
Ability to speak English and accurately read, interpret, and follow complex verbal and written instructions.
Ability to multitask, prioritize essential tasks, and meet deadlines.
Accuracy and attention to detail, including ability to perform general mathematical functions such as arithmetic, percentages, ratios, and proportions.
Basic computer proficiency, including accessing, entering, and interpreting computerized data.
Ability to maintain the competency needed to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

Higher-level education beyond a high school diploma or GED.
Active national certification verified by PTCB or ExCPT.
Additional language skills appropriate to the patient population served.

Responsibilities

Provide excellent customer service by answering calls and greeting patients in person.
Assist with medication preparation and prepare products for use, including packaging, repacking, compounding, barcoding, or other necessary manipulation.
Ensure medication preparation complies with laws, regulations, accreditation standards, client policies, and procedures, including participation in a double-check system.
Deliver products to patient care areas while protecting their integrity, security, and confidentiality.
Use pharmacy technology such as automated dispensing machines, robotics, barcoding systems, computer applications, and other technology solutions.
Follow federal, state, and local laws and regulations, accreditation standards, and departmental and organizational policies and procedures.
Support inventory control by receiving, stocking, and replenishing products and supplies.
Store products according to legal requirements and client policy, and check products for expiration dates and suitability for use.
Monitor medication and supply stock and communicate ordering needs to Pharmacists and purchasers.
Maintain a clean, orderly, safe, and regulation-compliant work area.
Develop and participate in performance or quality improvement initiatives and projects.