Pharmacy Technician, Variable Part-Time Rotating Shifts, Pharmacy

Adventist HealthCare•Fort Washington, MD

6d•$21 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

Fort Washington Medical Center seeks to hire a Pharmacy Technician who will embrace our mission to extend God’s care through the ministry of physical, mental and spiritual healing. As a Pharmacy Technician II, you will perform drug distribution, medication preparation, compounding, dose calculation, and quality assurance/improvement tasks in accordance with established departmental procedures. You will deliver medications to appropriate locations manually, via pneumatic tube, or by refilling automated dispensing cabinets. You will also monitor medication storage environments outside the pharmacy for appropriate conditions and regulatory compliance, and assist with unit inspections when designated. Additionally, you will answer phone calls courteously and respond to medication messages in a timely manner, maintain a professional demeanor and appearance when interacting with patients, coworkers, and other members of the healthcare team, and maintain knowledge and understanding of the Adventist Healthcare Pharmacy Department standard work, policies, and procedures. You will also demonstrate the ability to order supplies for clean.

Requirements

High School diploma
Licensure as Pharmacy Technician by the Maryland Board of Pharmacy.
Must be comfortable and professional in communicating with their customers
At least 2 years of work experience in a hospital pharmacy, specifically using aseptic technique following USP 797

Nice To Haves

Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) Certification or Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT). If employee does not possess an active CPhT or PTCB certification, said certification must be obtained within 6 months from date of hire or employment will be terminated.

Responsibilities

Perform drug distribution, medication preparation, compounding, dose calculation, and quality assurance/improvement tasks in accordance with established departmental procedures
Deliver medications to appropriate locations manually, via pneumatic tube, or by refilling automated dispensing cabinets
Monitor medication storage environments outside the pharmacy for appropriate conditions and regulatory compliance. Assists with unit inspections when designated
Answer phone calls courteously and respond to medication messages in a timely manner
Maintain a professional demeanor and appearance when interacting with patients, coworkers, and other members of the healthcare team
Maintain knowledge and understanding of the Adventist Healthcare Pharmacy Department standard work, policies, and procedures as established during training and validated via ongoing competency assessments
Demonstrate the ability to order supplies for clean