Night Hospital Pharmacy Technician – IV/Compounding

Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Generous PTO

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with match

Student loan refinancing

Career development

Job summary

Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center in Washington, DC seeks a Pharmacy Technician to join our 24/7 hospital pharmacy team. Working under a licensed pharmacist, you will prepare and distribute medications, manage inventory, and maintain accurate records.

The ideal candidate will perform dose calculations for adults and children, operate Pyxis and other unit-dose technology, and follow USP standards. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Licensed as a Pharmacy Technician in the District of Columbia.
• Minimum one year experience as a Pharmacy Technician in a hospital setting preferred.
• Associate's Degree from an accredited Technical School, College or University preferred.

Responsibilities

• Procedure and distribute drug orders per physician or pharmacist request (or prearranged work assignment according to established policies, procedures, and protocols) all work checked by a registered pharmacist prior to leaving the pharmacy.
• Carry out the calculations required for the usual dosage determinations and solutions preparations using weight and volume equivalents in both the metric and apothecary systems and has a registered pharmacist check prior to use for preparation of product.
• Operate automatic technology, under the supervision of a registered pharmacist (Pyxis, computers, unit dose machines, etc.)
• Issue controlled substances, under the supervision of a registered pharmacist, to patient care areas and maintains records as required by law.
• Follow USP 795, USP 797, and USP 800 standards.
• Prepare all IV admixtures using aseptic technique.
• Calibrate and prime line for repeater pump device.
• Identify correct medication from label and fills using proper drug and solution.
• Record all IV admixtures using the IV compounding log using the MedKeeper System.
• Perform cleaning of IV/sterile compounding room between each shift (using Peridox RTU, sterile water, and alcohol)
• Record refrigerator and room temperatures/pressures per USP 797 guidelines using MedKeeper System.
• Remove expired medications from Pyxis and Main Pharmacy Stock.
• Dispose of compounding supplies per EPA and Pharmaceutical Waste Guidelines for hazardous and non-hazardous drugs (red, blue, yellow, black, and common waste receptacles)
• Deliver STAT and Routine medications to the Pyxis and patient-specific medication bins.
• Maintain District of Columbia Pharmacy Technician License.
• Collect data, conduct inspections, and maintain logs and other documentation as assigned.
• Prepare and/or restock Code Cart Trays for the Inpatient Hospital units.
• Prepare emergency and RSI kits for the ED, ICU, and the Radiology/Oncology Clinic.
• Perform other job duties/assignments as assigned.

Skills

Medication dose calculations

Drug inventory management

Record keeping

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

DC Pharmacy Technician license

Associate's Degree preferred

Tools

Pyxis

MedKeeper System

Unit dose machines

Job description

Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center in Washington, DC seeks a Pharmacy Technician to join our 24/7 hospital pharmacy team. Working under a licensed pharmacist, you will prepare and distribute medications, manage inventory, and maintain accurate records.

The ideal candidate will perform dose calculations for adults and children, operate Pyxis and other unit-dose technology, and follow USP standards. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.