Certified Pharmacy Technician Oncology - PRN

Greater Baltimore Medical Center (GBMC); Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Pharmacy Technician to support medication processing and patient care. This role involves operating pharmacy automation systems, preparing medications, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of pharmaceutical practices and demonstrate the ability to handle medications safely. This position offers an opportunity to work in a collaborative environment focused on delivering high-quality healthcare. If you are passionate about making a difference in patient care and meet the qualifications, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications

• Must be a Maryland Registered Pharmacy Technician.
• CPhT Certification required within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Operates pharmacy automation systems for medication dispensing.
• Prepares and delivers medications while maintaining records.
• Maintains clean room compliance and assists in inventory.

Skills

Basic knowledge of the metric system

Knowledge of pharmaceutical dosage forms

Basic ratio and proportion calculations

Data entry via computer applications

Competent to safely handle medications

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Medtech

AccuDose

DoseEdge

Medex

Pharmacy Keeper

Job description

Under direct supervision and following prescribed procedures, assists in processing physicians' medication orders. Prepares various drugs and I.V. solutions for delivery to patients and labels pharmaceutical orders. Performs measuring, mixing, and pouring in conjunction with compounding activities for patient care.

Education:
HS or equivalent.

Licensures/Certifications:

-Maryland Registered Pharmacy Technician, required

-Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) Certification, must obtain national or non-national certification within 90 days of hire

Experience:
Not Applicable

Skills:
* Basic knowledge of the metric system.
* Basic knowledge of the different types of pharmaceutical dosage forms and drug nomenclature.
* Ability to perform the basic ratio and proportion mathematical calculations.
* Ability to enter data via various computer applications in a timely manner.
* Performs other duties as assigned.
* Competent to safety handle medications

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
* Triages telephone calls / window requests.
* Operates pharmacy automation systems to include Medtech, AccuDose, DoseEdge, Medex, Pharmacy Keeper
* Prepares medication for dispensing using the pharmacy operations automated systems.
* Fills medication orders by obtaining appropriate drug products, preparing any necessary labels, completing appropriate records, and completing appropriate records for drug distribution. Notifies pharmacist of any discrepancies.
* Delivers medications as needed throughout the shift.
* Replenishes Pharmacy dispensing stock, places them in the appropriate locations and notifies Pharmacy Purchasing Coordinator of low stock situations. Assists in controlled substance inventory, record keeping and distribution.
* Develops and/or maintains competency in sterile preparations.
* Completes IV validation on a yearly basis.
* Passes Competency Evaluation for Sterile products annually
* Aseptically prepares sterile products using appropriate techniques.
* Maintains clean room in compliance with regulations.
* Assists with maintains all records for sterile processing.
* Performs compounding of medication products using appropriate techniques to measure, pour, and compound.
* Performs miscellaneous departmental housekeeping duties.
* Prepackages oral medications (i.e., tablets, capsules and liquids) and prepares I.V. solutions for dispensing to patients maintaining appropriate records..
* Completes assigned medication unit inspections by the 20th each month.
* Reads e-mail daily on scheduled work days.
* Sorts various documents sent to the department and appropriately distributes accordingly for processing in a timely fashion.
* Identifies and anticipates issues. Takes responsibility to resolve issue.
* Readily accepts challenges and performs assignments effectively.
* Other duties as assigned.

Pay Range

$19.34 - $29.00

Final salary offer will be based on the candidate's qualifications, education, experience and alignment with our organizational needs.

COVID-19 Vaccination

All applicants must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 or obtain a GBMC approved medical or religious exemption prior to starting employment at GBMC Healthcare, to include Gilchrist and GBMC Health Partners.

Equal Employment Opportunity

GBMC HealthCare and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.