Overnight Inpatient Pharmacy Tech - 7 on/7 off

MedStar Health; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 29,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Washington Hospital Center is seeking an overnight Pharmacy Technician I to support the inpatient pharmacy team in a 7 on/7 off schedule. Under pharmacist supervision, you will prepare routine medications, restock machines, repackage and compound non-sterile meds.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, completion of an accredited technician program, and DC licensure within six months. Prior hospital experience and formulary knowledge are preferred.

Qualifications

• Pharmacy technician duties include safe preparation and labeling.
• Familiarity with formulary processes and procurement.
• Knowledge of controlled substances handling.
• Ability to work with automation and restocking machines.

Responsibilities

• Safely prepare medications in ready-to-administer form.
• Procure medications based on formulary criteria.
• Store controlled substances per laws and use automation.
• Transport medications to patient care units.
• Follow safety recommendations for look-alike/sound-alike drugs.
• Assist pharmacists with patient information as appropriate.
• Ensure proper storage and security of medications.

Skills

Medication preparation

Pharmacy operations

Regulatory compliance

Communication with pharmacists

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Pharmacy technician training program

Pharmacy student internship enrollment

Job description

MedStar Washington Hospital Center is seeking an overnight Pharmacy Technician I to support the inpatient pharmacy team in a 7 on/7 off schedule. Under pharmacist supervision, you will prepare routine medications, restock machines, repackage and compound non-sterile meds.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, completion of an accredited technician program, and DC licensure within six months. Prior hospital experience and formulary knowledge are preferred.