Pharmacy Technician: Children's National Hospital

POSITION SUMMARY:

As a pivotal team member, you will have the ability to dive into exciting tasks like preparing and distributing pharmaceuticals, including simple compound preparations. You will assist with inventory control and compliance audits, ensuring our pharmacy runs smoothly. You will provide exceptional customer service and maintain important pharmacy records, working directly with our Manager and Pharmacist, ensuring we deliver top-notch, patient-focused specialty pharmacy services. What sets you apart is your self-motivation, strong work ethic, and your commitment to creating a healthy work environment. You are an integral part of our mission, both for our client and Clearway Health, to make a real difference in the lives of our patients.

Children’s National Hospital: Washington, D.C

ABOUT THIS LOCATION & OUR CLIENT PARTNER
This position will be located on site at our client partner, Children’s National Hospital, where they are dedicated to helping our patients grow up stronger. Children’s National Hospital has been serving the nation’s children since 1870. Here you’ll work with more than 6,000 of their employees who provide world-class care in a warm and caring environment. They are proud to be a strong voice for children through advocacy at the local, regional and national levels. Children’s National Hospital is ranked #5 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. They were ranked #1 for newborns and we’re the best pediatric hospital for neurology and neurosurgery in the Mid-Atlantic. Children’s National Hospital is also a three-time recipient of Magnet® status for exceptional nursing. They offer expert care through a convenient, community-based primary care network and specialty locations. Home to the Children’s National Research Institute and the Sheikh Zayed Institute for Pediatric Surgical Innovation, Children’s National Hospital is one of the nation’s top NIH-funded pediatric institutions and is recognized for its expertise and innovation in pediatric care.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:

• You excel in providing the highest level of customer service, whether it is answering calls or warmly greeting patients in person.
• You are an asset when it comes to assisting with medication preparation, ensuring everything is all right.
• Your role involves preparing the product for use, which includes packaging, repacking, compounding, bar-coding, or any other necessary manipulation.
• You ensure medication preparation is carried out in strict compliance with laws, regulations, accreditation standards, and our client’s policies and procedures. This includes participating in a double-check system for all preparations.
• Also, you are responsible for delivering the product to patient care areas while upholding its integrity, security, and confidentiality.
• You maintain proficiency and are comfortable with various technology such as automated dispensing machines (i.e.: Parat Amax, TCG, etc.), robotics, barcoding systems (e.g., Verify), computer applications, and other pharmacy and general technology solutions.
• Your role requires strict adherence to all federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations, and compliance with all accreditation standards.
• You stay updated on all policies and procedures of the department and the organization, ensuring strict adherence.
• Your responsibilities include helping with inventory control, encompassing receiving, stocking, and replenishment of stock.
• You receive various products, such as those from wholesalers and direct shipments, and stock them according to legal storage requirements and the client’s policy.
• Part of your duties involve diligently checking all products to ensure they are within their use-by date and suitable for use, following processes developed by department leadership.
• You actively monitor and replenish the stock of medications and supplies, while also communicating ordering needs to Pharmacists and purchasers in accordance with departmental procedures.
• It is your responsibility to maintain a clean, orderly, and safe working area, as required, ensuring that the pharmacy remains compliant with all relevant regulations.
• You play an active role in developing performance or quality improvement initiatives, actively participating in idea creation and the initiation and execution of projects.
• Your commitment to ongoing performance and quality improvement initiatives is evident through your active participation and cooperation in executing ideas.

EDUCATION:

• High School diploma or G.E.D. required, higher level education preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED:

• Must be Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the Board of Pharmacy in the state where Clearway Health operates prior to the start date or per state requirements where registration is only valid upon employment.
• Active National Certification verified by PTCB or ExCPT is preferred. 

EXPERIENCE:

• 2+ years of pharmacy-related experience required. 

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Requires effective interpersonal skills to interact appropriately with patients, families/visitors, colleagues, and others.
• Ability to speak the English language, read, interpret, and follow complicated verbal and written instruction with precision, accuracy, and dependability.
• Additional language skills (beyond that of English) appropriate to the patient population served is helpful.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize essential tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to perform work accurately and pay attention to detail, including being able to perform general mathematical functions (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, ratios & proportions).
• Basic computer proficiency inclusive of the ability to access, enter, and interpret computerized data/information.
• Must maintain the required level of competency to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

Special Working Conditions (On-call, travel, shift, coverage):

• Clearway Health Specialty Pharmacies, serving patients in hospitals, health systems, and communities, may require employees at client sites to work on company-recognized holidays, with eligibility for holiday pay.    

The above statements in this job description are intended to depict the general nature and level of work assigned to the employee(s) in this job. The above is not intended to represent an exhaustive list of accountable duties and responsibilities required. External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, must be able to perform the essential job functions (as listed) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by management on a case-by-case basis.