Clinical Pharmacy Technician

Johns Hopkins Medicine; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Assistance

Competitive Benefits Package

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Medicine is seeking a Clinical Pharmacy Technician (CPT) for Johns Hopkins Care at Home. Under supervision, you will work with the Outpatient Pharmacy team to interact with patients and healthcare providers, relay information, and ensure continuity of care.

The role includes on-call support, participation in process improvements, and close collaboration with coordinators, the Prior Authorization team, and patients to optimize medication therapy and access to services.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalency.
• Registration with the Maryland Board of Pharmacy upon hire.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) by NHA or PTCB.
• Five (5) years of experience in a healthcare setting.
• PTCB certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Interact with patients, caregivers, healthcare providers, and colleagues to relay and obtain pertinent information.
• Provide on-call services for patients as required.
• Participate in process improvement activities and day-to-day outpatient pharmacy operations.
• Support the Prior Authorization team and Patient Assistance Program Specialists as needed.

Skills

Patient communication

Team collaboration

Process improvement

Care coordination

Education

High School Diploma

Maryland Board of Pharmacy registration

CPhT certification

PTCB/NHA certification

Job description

Since 1983, Johns Hopkins Care at Home has provided safe, high-quality and cost-effective care in the home and community. Our team links care across multiple sites for patients, families and colleagues in an effort to restore, maintain and promote health and reduce the effects of disease and disability. As part of Johns Hopkins Medicine, we have access to the most innovative treatments and latest research, and we emphasize education and training among our team members. We also collaborate with doctors, nurses and specialists throughout Johns Hopkins Medicine to ensure continuity of your care.

Under direct supervision of the Pharmacy Business Manager and Clinical Programs Manager, the Clinical Pharmacy Technician (CPT) primarily interacts with patients requiring clinical intervention. The CPT works closely with the Prior Authorization team, Patient Assistance Program Specialists, Clinical Coordinators, and all Outpatient Pharmacy staff, prescribers, and medical office staff in order to serve the patients. The CPT will communicate with patients, caregivers, healthcare providers, and colleagues to relay and obtain pertinent information. The CPT may provide on-call services for patients as required, participates in process improvement, and develops relationships with patients. The CPT also participates in other duties related to the day-to-day operations of the outpatient pharmacies.

What Awaits You?

• Career growth and development
• Diverse and collaborative working environment
• Competitive Benefits Package
• Tuition Assistance

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or Equivalency
• Registration with the Maryland Board of Pharmacy is required upon hire
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) by NHA or PTCB
• Five (5) years of experience in a healthcare setting
• Specialized, assessment-based Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) certificate required.

Salary Range: Minimum 21.88/hour - Maximum 36.13/hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility. In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.

The Hospital reserves the right to modify employee schedules as needed.

We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.