Pharmacy Technician

KurzSolutions • Baltimore, MD

11h • Onsite

About The Position

The Baltimore VA Medical Center is the acute medical and surgical care facility for the VA Maryland Health Care System and offers a full range of inpatient, outpatient and primary care services. The Baltimore VA Medical Center serves at the neurosurgery referral center for the VA Capitol Health Care Network. The medical center's patient-friendly design features plant-filled atriums, natural light from overhead skylights and comfortable patient rooms and waiting areas. Located next to the University of Maryland Medical Center with a walkway connecting the two facilities, the medical center maintains an active affiliation with the university in the sharing of staff, resources and technology. The primary location is set in Perry Point (a community-based outpatient clinic) and services are needed at the additional location at 10 North Greene St, Baltimore, MD 21201. Facility Address: 59 Avenue D, Building 361, Perry Point, MD 21902

Requirements

• Candidates must possess an active certification from either the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) as a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) or from the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) as a Certified Pharmacy Technician (ExCPT).
• Must have a minimum of 1 year experience as a Pharmacy Technician.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) as approved by the American Heart Association (AHA).
• MUST be fully vaccinated for COVID-19.

Nice To Haves

• College level training experience is desirable, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Will provide a broad range of professional assistance related to inpatient and outpatient services.
• Interprets prescriptions written by physicians, ensures that the information is accurately understood.
• Maintaining stock levels, packaging medications into unit doses, and accurately labeling them to ensure proper identification.
• Preparing, labeling, and storing medications for both inpatients and outpatients, ensuring that medications are readily available when needed.
• Assisting in the selection, compounding, and labeling of IV solutions while adhering to sterile techniques and precise calculations.
• The Pharmacy Technician maintains the integrity of emergency crash carts stocked with necessary medications, ensuring that they are readily available in case of emergencies.
• Shall fulfill orders for drug supplies for wards and clinics, ensuring that sufficient stock is available to meet the needs of patients.
• Shall do inventory management, keeping track of stock levels and bulk IV solutions to prevent shortages or overages.
• The Pharmacy Technician assists pharmacists in preparing and dispensing medications for patients, ensuring accuracy in dosage and adherence to instructions.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed