Overnight Inpatient Pharmacy Technician — 7 On/7 Off

MedStar Health’s Washington Hospital Center; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 28,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Washington Hospital Center is seeking an Overnight Pharmacy Technician I to work a 7 On 7 Off schedule. Under supervision, you will prepare and fill routine medications, restock machines, and assist with non-sterile compounding in a busy inpatient pharmacy.

The role emphasizes accuracy, safety, and regulatory compliance in a hospital environment, including handling controlled substances and facilitating timely medication delivery to patient care areas.

Qualifications

• 6 months related pharmacy technician experience required.
• One year of relevant education may be substituted for one year of required work experience.
• Completion of an approved/accredited Pharmacy Technician training program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and fill routine medications accurately under pharmacist supervision.
• Restock automated dispensing machines and repackage medications.
• Compounds non-sterile medications.
• Transport medications to patient care units within established standards.
• Adhere to safety and regulatory guidelines for look-alike, sound-alike, and high-alert drugs.
• Assist pharmacists by obtaining patient-specific information for safe medication management.

Skills

Pharmacy technician experience

Formulary knowledge

Medication handling accuracy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Pharmacy technician training program

College of Pharmacy enrollment (preferred)

Job description

MedStar Washington Hospital Center is seeking an Overnight Pharmacy Technician I to work a 7 On 7 Off schedule. Under supervision, you will prepare and fill routine medications, restock machines, and assist with non-sterile compounding in a busy inpatient pharmacy.

The role emphasizes accuracy, safety, and regulatory compliance in a hospital environment, including handling controlled substances and facilitating timely medication delivery to patient care areas.