MedStar Health

Not-for-profit health system delivering patient care

Home Infusion Pharmacy Technician

PharmacyConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeElkridge, MD, USA$19.55 - $34.25 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or GED is required.
Maryland Pharmacy Technician Registration is required upon hire.
Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) National Pharmacy Technician Certification is required within 180 days of employment.

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist, dispense sterile intravenous admixtures, including antibiotics, chemotherapy, total parenteral nutrition, and other infusion therapies, in accordance with federal and state regulations, HIPAA, and accreditation guidelines.
Package medications accurately according to physician orders and pharmacy protocols.
Perform final product checks of medications, supplies, and home pumps for accuracy before pharmacist final verification.
Maintain complete, organized, and accurate patient files related to coordination of services, including case management, nursing services, pharmacy preparation, delivery, and information significant to overall patient case coordination; accurately document compounding, dispensing, and inventory activities.
Monitor stock levels of medications, infusion pumps, and supplies, and reorder as needed.
Ensure proper storage conditions for temperature-sensitive medications.
Coordinate delivery, setup, and pickup of infusion equipment, including programmable pumps and enteral devices.
Provide basic troubleshooting and maintenance of infusion pumps.
Educate patients on reordering supplies and the proper storage and use of medications.
Provide internal and external customer service in interpersonal interactions.

Desired Qualifications

Completion of a pharmacy technician training program is preferred.
One to two years of home infusion experience is preferred.
Purchasing, inventory, and 340B experience is preferred.
DC Department of Health Pharmacy Technician Registration within one year of employment is preferred.

About the Job

General Summary of Position

MedStar Health is hiring a Full Time Home Infusion Pharmacy Technician at our Elkridge location. This is a Full Time Monday- Friday opportunity on the Day Shift.

The Home Infusion Pharmacy Technician is responsible for supporting the dispensing and delivery of sterile medications and related supplies for patients receiving infusion therapy in the home setting. Also accountable for purchasing medications and managing home infusion pumps to ensure continuity and safety of care. This role requires exceptional attention to detail and full compliance with all applicable regulatory and safety guidelines. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for effective coordination with pharmacists nurses patients and caregivers ensuring timely safe and effective therapy.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist, dispense sterile IV admixtures including antibiotics, chemotherapy, TPN and other infusion therapies adhering to federal state HIPPA and accreditation guidelines.
Packages medications accurately following physician orders and pharmacy protocols.
Performs final product checks of medication, supplies and home pumps for accuracy before pharmacist final verification.
Maintains complete, organized, and accurate files for all patients relating to coordination of services: case management, nursing services, pharmacy preparation, and delivery and any information/data significant to the overall patient case coordination. Ensure accurate documentation of all compounding dispensing and inventory activities.
Monitors stock levels of medications, infusion pumps, and supplies; reorder as needed.
Ensures proper storage conditions for temperature-sensitive medications.
Coordinates delivery setup and pickup of infusion equipment (e.g. programmable pumps enteral devices).
Provides basic troubleshooting and maintenance of infusion pumps.
Educates patients on reordering supplies and proper storage/use of medications.
Provides excellent internal and external customer service maintaining a service orientation in all interpersonal relations that conveys a positive professional image always.

Minimal Qualifications
Education

High School Diploma or GED required
Completion of a pharmacy technician training program preferred

Experience

1-2 years of home infusion experience preferred
Purchasing, inventory and 340B experience preferred

Licenses and Certifications

Maryland Pharmacy Technician Registration required upon hire
CPhT (Certified Pharmacy Technician) National Pharmacy Technician Certification required within 180 Days of employment
DC DOH Pharmacy Technician Registration within 1 Year of employment preferred

This position has a hiring range of

USD $19.55 - USD $34.25 /Hr.

About the Company

MedStar Health

Not-for-profit health system delivering patient care

MedStar Health is a not-for-profit health system serving Maryland and the Washington, D.C. region, with hospitals, ambulatory and urgent care centers, and a health research institute. It delivers medical care through a network of facilities and care teams, supported by ongoing education and research to inform everyday practice. It stands out through its Georgetown University academic partnership, large regional network, and emphasis on patient experience, education, and research. Its goal is to improve regional health by providing high-quality medical care and advancing medicine through education and clinical excellence.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: Grant
Total funding: $29M
Headquarters: Columbia, MD
Founded: 1999

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