Inpatient Pharmacy Tech II: IV & Sterile Compounding

MedStar Health’s Washington Hospital Center; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 27,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Georgetown University Hospital is hiring a Pharmacy Technician II for inpatient work. The role supports pharmacists in preparing medications, restocking, and compounding, with duties across day, mid, evening shifts and occasional night coverage.

Under pharmacist supervision, the technician ensures safe handling, formulary adherence, and accurate delivery to patient care units. A technician training program completion and DC registration are required, with preferred college of pharmacy

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of an approved/accredited Pharmacy Technician training program required.
• Current enrollment in a college of pharmacy program preferred.
• One year of relevant education may substitute for one year of required work experience.
• DC Board of Pharmacy registration as a Pharmacy Technician required upon hire; CPhT certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely prepares medications and reads for administration using correct calculations.
• Restocks automated dispensing systems and repackages medications.
• Performs sterile and non-sterile IV compounding under sterile technique.
• Transports medications to patient care units and maintains storage and safety standards.
• Complies with state/federal regulations and accreditation standards; supports pharmacists as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Formulary knowledge

Team collaboration

Sterile/non-sterile compounding

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Pharmacy Technician training program completion

Enrollment in a college of pharmacy program

One year of education may substitute for work experience

DC Board registration/tech licensure preferred

Job description

MedStar Georgetown University Hospital is hiring a Pharmacy Technician II for inpatient work. The role supports pharmacists in preparing medications, restocking, and compounding, with duties across day, mid, evening shifts and occasional night coverage.

Under pharmacist supervision, the technician ensures safe handling, formulary adherence, and accurate delivery to patient care units. A technician training program completion and DC registration are required, with preferred college of pharmacy