Pharmacy Technician (Night) EVERGREEN

Children's National Hospital

1d•$24 - $47•Onsite

About The Position

The Pharmacy Technician (NIGHT) will assist Pharmacists with technical and supportive functions. Will train and provide orientation and guidance to Pharmacy Technicians. Will assist to plan and assign the Technician's work schedule.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED (Required)
Ability to understand and speak English fluently and clearly.
Ability to lift approximately 25 lbs.
Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to function in a leadership role.
Registered Pharmacy Technician in the District of Columbia (Required).

Nice To Haves

1 year Experience as a Pharmacy Technician (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Maintain Pyxis® drawer configuration and contents; print standard and special request reports.
Maintain records of controlled substance orders, receipt, and disposition.
Maintain kit system for Operating Room and other areas as needed.
Coordinate purchasing of drugs and related items, note receipt of product, processes invoices, and assures payment through system.
Interact with vendors and other departments.
Obtain usage information or provide analyses of drug usage as requested.
Train and orient Pharmacy Technicians.
Identify areas for cost reduction through reducing acquisition cost or improved inventory control.
Assure that items purchased by CNMC are on contract and when possible, are at the lowest possible price and are of high quality.
Responsible for inventory control, note low stock items in the “Want Book” and prepack bulk medication as needed.
Fill, exchange, and credit medication carts upon authorization of the Pharmacist; return usable stock to inventory upon crediting.
Mix intravenous preparation with additives (including total parenteral nutrition solutions).
Reconstitute and prepare injections (including antineoplastic medication).
Receive and sort medication orders.
Select and prepare appropriate medication for new medication orders, unit dose carts and outpatient prescriptions.