MedStar Health

Not-for-profit health system delivering patient care

Pharmacy Technician 2

PharmacyConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

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

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or GED is required.
Registration as a Pharmacy Technician through the Maryland Board of Pharmacy is required upon hire.
A national Pharmacy Technician license, such as PTCB or ExCPT, is required upon hire.

Responsibilities

Assist pharmacists in obtaining patient-specific information for safe medication management and, under direct supervision, exchange information with appropriate healthcare professionals and staff.
Refill and replace medications in automated dispensing machines throughout the hospital, troubleshoot and service the machines as needed, and label medications and chemicals with contents, expiration dates, and warnings.
Inspect medication storage areas according to hospital policy and follow applicable laws, regulations, and hospital policies for recalled, discontinued, unused, expired, or returned medications; inspect returned medications for integrity and segregate outdated or recalled medications from pharmacy stock.
Participate in evaluating the hospital's medication management system for risk points and identifying areas to improve safety.
Safely and accurately prepare medications in ready-to-administer form, including hazardous medications and sterile products, using proper techniques, calculations, and precautions.
Select and procure medications according to departmental criteria; maintain working knowledge of the formulary and formulary process; follow procedures for non-formulary medications, medication shortages, outages, emergencies, disasters, and, if applicable, the 340B Drug Pricing Program.

Desired Qualifications

Completion of an approved or accredited Pharmacy Technician training program is preferred.
Six to twelve months of related pharmacy technician experience is preferred.
Experience in a hospital environment is preferred.

About the Job

General Summary of Position

The Inpatient pharmacy at MedStar Harbor Hospital is hiring a Full Time Pharmacy Technician II. This is a 40 hour per week position working a rotation of Day and Evening shifts.

Under the direct supervision of a pharmacist, the Pharmacy Technician prepares and fills routine orders for prescribed medications; restocks automated dispensing machines; repackages medications; compounds both sterile and non-sterile medications.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Assists pharmacists in obtaining patient specific information as appropriate for safe medication management. Under direct supervision participates in the exchange of information with appropriate healthcare professionals and staff.
Refills and replaces medications in automated medication dispensing machines throughout the hospital. Troubleshoots and services automated medication dispensing machines as needed. Appropriately labels all medications and chemicals used to prepare medications with contents expiration dates and appropriated warnings. Routinely inspects all medication storage areas according to hospital's policy. Adheres to all laws regulations and hospital policies regarding the management and handling of recalled discontinued unused expired or returned medications. Inspects returned medications for integrity before returning to pharmacy stock. Segregates outdated or recalled medications from pharmacy stock.
Participates in the evaluation of the hospital's medication management system for risk points and identifies areas to improve safety.
Safely and accurately prepares all medications in the most ready to administer form (including hazardous medications and sterile products) using proper techniques, calculations and appropriate precautions.
Selection and Procurement: Ensures that medications are selected and procured based on departmental criteria. Demonstrates a working knowledge of the formulary list and the formulary process. Adheres to policies and procedures regarding the procurement of non-formulary medications. Adheres to policies and procedures that address medication shortages outages emergency and disaster situations. If applicable adheres to policies and procedures regarding the 340B Drug Pricing Program.

Minimal Qualifications
Education

High School Diploma or GED required
Completion of an approved/accredited Pharmacy Technician training program preferred

Experience

6 to 12 months related pharmacy technician experience preferred
Hospital environment experience preferred

Licenses and Certifications

Registered Pharmacy Technician through the Maryland Board of Pharmacy required upon hire
National Pharmacy Technician license such as the PTCB or ExCPT required upon hire

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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