Inpatient Pharmacy Technician II, Rotating

University of Maryland; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Maryland is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to assist in various pharmacy duties, including packaging medications, processing prescriptions, and maintaining inventory levels. This role requires a high school diploma, Maryland Board of Pharmacy registration, and effective communication skills. The position offers a competitive hourly wage with potential bonuses and benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Maryland Board of Pharmacy registration required.
• Completion of an approved Pharmacy Technician Training Program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Packages or selects products, labels medications for pharmacist approval.
• Processes prescriptions including data entry and verification.
• Delivers and retrieves pharmacy documents and medications.

Skills

Effective communication

Mathematical operations

Knowledge of insurance

Retail pharmacy software

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Maryland Board of Pharmacy registration

Completion of an approved Pharmacy Technician Training Program

National Pharmacy Technician Certification

Job description

Job Description

General Summary

• Must be proficient in all Pharmacy Technician I, Competency 1 Duties/ Knowledge/ Skills/ Ability.
• Receives pharmaceuticals, maintains proper inventory levels, and complies with drug storage and accountability regulations according to hospital and state guidelines. Performs related pharmacy duties and assists with delivering and picking up medications and related items to and from patient care areas.

Principal Responsibilities and Tasks

The following statements describe the general nature and level of work for this role. They are not an exhaustive list of all duties.

1. Packages or selects products, labels medications into unit doses for pharmacist approval, and fills drug supply requests as instructed.
2. Processes prescriptions according to protocol, including data entry of patient and insurance information, verification, and dispensing.
3. Delivers and retrieves pharmacy documents and medications across departments and patient care areas, including automated dispensing cabinets.
4. Maintains knowledge of medical informatics systems, order-entry, and automated dispensing devices.
5. Prepares and verifies controlled substances orders, maintains inventories, and manages returns and documentation per policy.
6. Ensures appropriate inventory levels of medications and supplies, tracks stock, and handles shortages or discrepancies.
7. Retrieves and disposes of expired medications, replenishes stock, and processes recalls as needed.
8. Maintains compliance with safety, security, and environmental standards, including proper handling of hazardous substances.
9. Assists in equipment maintenance, attends training, and follows departmental policies and procedures.

Company Description

UMMC is a nationally recognized academic medical center and the flagship of the University of Maryland Medical System, located in downtown Baltimore near the Inner Harbor and Camden Yards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Maryland Board of Pharmacy registration required.
• Completion of an approved Pharmacy Technician Training Program preferred.
• National Pharmacy Technician Certification within 6 months preferred.
• Ability to perform mathematical operations, follow instructions, learn pharmacy software, and lift up to 40 lbs. as needed.
• Effective communication skills and knowledge of insurance and retail pharmacy software are necessary.

Additional Information

Confidentiality is maintained per EEO guidelines. Compensation ranges from $20.47 to $28.64, with potential sign-on bonus and shift differentials. Review the 2024-2025 UMMS Benefits Guide.