Certified Pharmacy Technician - PRN

GBMC HealthCare; Towson (MD); In loco; USD 27.000 - 41.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

GBMC HealthCare in Towson, MD is seeking a Pharmacy Technician under direct supervision to assist in processing physicians’ med orders, prepare drugs and I.V. solutions, and label medication orders. Requires HS or equivalent; Maryland Registered Pharmacy Technician; CPhT within 90 days of hire.

You will triage calls, operate automation, prepare meds, and maintain records to ensure patient safety. Compensation includes a pay range of $19.92–$29.87 per hour with final salary based on

Competenze

• HS or equivalent education required.
• Maryland Registered Pharmacy Technician, required.
• CPhT certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire.

Mansioni

• Triages telephone calls / window requests.
• Operates pharmacy automation systems (Medtech, AccuDose, DoseEdge, Medex, Pharmacy Keeper).
• Prepares medication for dispensing using pharmacy systems.
• Fills medication orders and labels, maintains records and notifies pharmacist of discrepancies.
• Delivers medications as needed during shift.
• Replenishes dispensing stock and assists in controlled substance inventory.

Conoscenze

Metric system

Dosage forms nomenclature

Ratio calculations

Data entry

Safety handling medications

Formazione

HS or equivalent

Strumenti

Medtech

AccuDose

DoseEdge

Medex

Pharmacy Keeper

Descrizione del lavoro

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

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

Patient & Workplace Safety

• Employee has knowledge and understanding of patient and workforce safety as it relates to job duties.

Patient Population

• Demonstrates competency in the delivery of care and applies the knowledge to meet age-specific needs if applicable.

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.

All roles must demonstrate GBMC Values

Respect

• Treats others with fairness, kindness, and respect for personal dignity and privacy.
• Listens and responds appropriately to others’ needs, feelings, and capabilities.

Excellence

• Meets and/or exceeds customer expectations.
• Actively pursues learning and self-development.
• Pays attention to detail; follows through.

Accountability

• Sets a positive, professional example for others.
• Takes ownership of problems and does what is needed to solve them.
• Appropriately plans and utilizes required resources for various job duties.
• Reports to work regularly and on time.

Teamwork

• Works cooperatively and collaboratively with others for the success of the team.
• Addresses and resolves conflict in a positive way.
• Seeks out the ideas of others to reach the best solutions.
• Acknowledges and celebrates the contribution of others.

Ethical Behavior

• Demonstrates honesty, integrity and good judgment.
• Respects the cultural, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of patients/families/coworkers.

Results

• Embraces change and improvement in the work environment.
• Continuously seeks to improve the quality of products/services.
• Displays flexibility in dealing with new situations or obstacles.
• Achieves results on time by focusing on priorities and manages time efficiently.

Pay Range

$19.92 - $29.87

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

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.