Pharmacy Technician - PRN - Day/Evening - DCMC

Luminis Health • Lanham, MD

2d • $19 - $26

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of a Maryland-licensed pharmacist and in coordination with other technicians, the Pharmacy Technician performs support activities within the Pharmacy Department, assisting with the timely preparation, packaging, distribution, and delivery of medications. Delegated tasks are performed according to written procedures, guidelines, and State and Federal Regulations.

The role includes medication preparation and distribution, compounding and calculation tasks, quality assurance, medication delivery, inventory management, controlled-substance procedures, and compliance with sterile-compounding requirements. The technician also supports pharmacy technology and emergency drug supplies, helps orient and train new staff as needed, and contributes to department and hospital improvement initiatives. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current registration as a Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacy Intern with the Maryland Board of Pharmacy, in good standing.
• Ability to perform required mathematical calculations and conversions.
• Ability to meet the position’s physical demands, including required close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

• Pharmacy experience in a hospital or retail setting.
• National Pharmacy Technician Board Certification (PTCB).

Responsibilities

• Perform drug distribution, medication preparation, compounding, dose calculations, and quality assurance and improvement tasks accurately and efficiently, following departmental procedures and adapting practices for the patient’s age group.
• Maintain knowledge of pharmacy standard work, policies, and procedures, including preparation timelines, workflow requirements, appropriate medical terminology and abbreviations, patient confidentiality, punctuality, and attendance.
• Deliver medications manually, through the pneumatic tube system, or by refilling automated dispensing cabinets.
• Monitor medication storage conditions outside the pharmacy and assist with unit inspections when designated.
• Follow Federal, State, and Department policies for controlled-substance distribution and management, including Secure-Send procedures, self-audit reports, controlled-substance counts, and paperwork.
• Answer phone calls and medication messages courteously, follow up appropriately, and maintain a professional demeanor and appearance when interacting with patients, coworkers, and other healthcare team members.
• Comply with USP 797 and USP 800 requirements for cleanroom environmental maintenance, education, testing, record-keeping, and sterile-product compounding.
• Perform required mathematical calculations and conversions.
• Support pharmacy inventory management and drug-distribution technology; generate and interpret reports from hospital and other computer-based systems.
• Repackage unit-dose medications in accordance with department guidelines, minimize drug waste, identify cost-saving opportunities, and communicate medication needs or utilization changes to appropriate personnel.
• Participate in emergency drug supply activities and specialty tray maintenance, including appropriate drug repackaging.
• Assist with orientation and training of new pharmacy staff, provide clear instructions, demonstrate required activities, review work for accuracy, and support coworkers.
• Identify or participate in opportunities to improve hospital and departmental initiatives, and contribute ideas for workplace improvement.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement plan, with employer match for employees who work more than 1,000 hours in a calendar year.
• Paid time off.
• Tuition assistance benefits.
• Employee referral bonus program.
• Paid holidays, disability, and life/AD&D coverage for full-time employees.
• Wellness programs.
• Employee assistance programs.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED