Pharmacy Technician (Towson/Per Diem)

Sheppard Pratt Careers • Towson, MD

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About The Position

Under close supervision and following established policies and procedures, the Pharmacy Technician assists with the routine functioning of the Pharmacy. The position fills medication orders from orders and labels, delivers medications to hospital halls, prepares and restocks medications for Automated Dispensing Machines (ADMs), repackages bulk oral medications into unit-dose packages, and assists with records, files, and other clerical tasks. The work requires standing, walking to patient halls and other hospital areas, lifting boxes weighing 11–20 pounds, and arranging stock on shelves by bending and reaching.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Current licensure as a Pharmacy Technician or Student Intern with the State Board of Pharmacy at the time of appointment and continuously while in the position.
• 1 to 3 months of experience to become familiar with the hospital layout, policies and procedures, and Pharmacy routine.
• Interpersonal skills sufficient to work cooperatively and communicate clearly and tactfully with staff in Pharmacy and other Hospital areas.
• Analytical abilities sufficient to collect and tabulate statistical data for reports and assist pharmacists with ADM malfunctions.
• Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail while preparing medications, checking for outdated pharmaceuticals, returning medications to stock, and preparing medication labels.

Nice To Haves

• Prior community pharmacy or hospital pharmacy experience.

Responsibilities

• Fill medication orders as derived from orders and labels.
• Deliver medications to the halls.
• Prepare and restock medications for Automated Dispensing Machines (ADMs).
• Repackage bulk oral medications into unit-dose packages.
• Assist in maintaining records, files, and other clerical tasks.
• Assist pharmacists in assessing and correcting ADM problems in the event of malfunction.
• Check for outdated pharmaceuticals, return medications to stock, and prepare medication labels.

What This Job Offers

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