TECH - PHARMACY
About The Position
Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center GW Health is a new full-service hospital in Washington, DC. It connects clinical care with community providers, Federally Qualified Health Centers, The George Washington University Hospital, and an Urgent Care Center in Ward 8. The hospital serves District residents, with particular focus on improving access to high-quality care in Wards 7 and 8. Its facilities include 136 beds, expandable to 184, a verified trauma center, adult and pediatric emergency departments, maternal health and newborn delivery services, an ambulatory pavilion, a parking garage, and a helipad. The Pharmacy Technician works under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist to assist with medication preparation and distribution, drug inventory, and recordkeeping. The technician procures and distributes medication orders according to established policies, procedures, and protocols, and performs medication-dose calculations for adult and pediatric populations. This is a per-diem, PRN position. Other duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Licensed as a Pharmacy Technician in the District of Columbia.
- Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to remain calm and focused during high-pressure situations.
- Commitment to upholding high standards of patient care and safety.
Nice To Haves
- At least one year of experience as a Pharmacy Technician in a hospital setting.
- Associate’s degree from an accredited technical school, college, or university.
Responsibilities
- Assist in preparing and distributing medications under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
- Maintain drug inventory and records.
- Procure and distribute drug orders according to physician or pharmacist requests, or prearranged work assignments, and in accordance with established policies, procedures, and protocols.
- Perform medication dose calculations for adult and pediatric populations.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and generous paid time off.
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans.
- 401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan.
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program.
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
