Inpatient Pharmacy Technician I - Impact & Growth

MedStar Health; Washington (District of Columbia); Presencial; USD 28.000 - 43.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

MedStar Washington Hospital Center in Washington, DC is hiring a Pharmacy Technician I to work under direct supervision of a pharmacist. Responsibilities include preparing and labeling medications, restocking dispensing machines, and assisting with safe medication management and storage across the hospital.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, completion of a pharmacy technician training program (preferred), and DC-registered technician status on hire or within six months; six months

Formación

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of an approved/accredited Pharmacy Technician training program preferred or current enrollment in a current college of pharmacy program preferred.
• One year of relevant education may be substituted for one year of required work experience.
• Six months related pharmacy technician experience required.
• Hospital environment experience preferred or current enrollment in a current college of pharmacy program.
• PHRMTECH-R - Registered Pharmacy Technician through the DC Board of Pharmacy required upon hire.
• CPhT (Certified Pharmacy Technician) National Pharmacy Technician Certification required within six months of hire or Pharmacy Intern license required upon hire.

Responsabilidades

• Safely and accurately prepare medications in ready-to-administer form; restock automated dispensing machines; repackage medications; and compound non-sterile medications.
• Label and package medications according to policy and standards to ensure safe administration.
• Understand formulary lists and procurement processes; ensure proper stock based on departmental criteria.
• Store controlled substances per laws and regulations to prevent diversion.
• Transport medications to patient care units and assign delivery locations within standard turnaround times.
• Assist pharmacists in obtaining patient-specific information for safe medication management.
• Participate in quality/safety initiatives and ensure compliance with regulations and standards.
• Ensure proper and safe storage of medications throughout the hospital.
• Participate in multidisciplinary teams to evaluate medication management system safety.

Educación

High School Diploma or GED

Pharmacy Technician training program

Descripción del empleo

MedStar Washington Hospital Center in Washington, DC is hiring a Pharmacy Technician I to work under direct supervision of a pharmacist. Responsibilities include preparing and labeling medications, restocking dispensing machines, and assisting with safe medication management and storage across the hospital.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, completion of a pharmacy technician training program (preferred), and DC-registered technician status on hire or within six months; six months