Pharmacy Technician

MedStar Health; Clinton (MD); On-site; USD 26,932 - 47,182; Part time

Job summary

CareerArc is hiring a PRN Pharmacy Technician for its Inpatient pharmacy in Clinton, Maryland. The role involves working under the supervision of a pharmacist to provide medications, support medication management, and ensure safety and quality in patient care. Candidates should have a High School Diploma or GED, and experience in a hospital pharmacy is preferred. The position offers a pay range of $19.55 - $34.25/hour.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate's degree preferred.
• 1-2 years hospital pharmacy experience preferred.
• Registered Maryland Pharmacy Technician required upon hire.
• PTCB Certification required within six months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists in obtaining patient information for medication management.
• Ensure proper procurement and storage of medications and chemicals.
• Prepare sterile products using appropriate techniques.
• Transport medications to patient units timely.

Skills

Medication management

Communication with healthcare professionals

Preparation of sterile products

Adherence to safety standards

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's degree

Tools

Pharmacy software

Job description

About the Job

MedStar Southern Maryland currently has a PRN Pharmacy Technician opening within the Inpatient pharmacy.

General Summary of Position

Under the direct supervision of a pharmacist, the Pharmacy Technician provides prescribed medications and other pharmaceuticals to patients. The technician supports the pharmacy team in delivering safe, accurate, and efficient medication services to ensure high-quality patient care.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists pharmacists in obtaining patient specific information as appropriate for safe medication management. Under direct supervision participates in the exchange of information with appropriate healthcare professionals and staff.
• Ensures that medications are selected and procured based on departmental criteria. Demonstrates a working knowledge of the formulary list and the formulary process. Adheres to policies and procedures regarding the procurement of non-formulary medications. Adheres to policies and procedures that address medication shortages outages emergency and disaster situations.
• Ensures that medications are properly and safely stored throughout the hospital. Stocks or stores only approved routine and emergency medications and adheres to appropriate par levels.
• Appropriately labels all medications and chemicals used to prepare medications with contents expiration dates and appropriated warnings. Abides by recommendations from regulatory and advisory groups regarding safe medication principles including look alike sound alike and high alert drugs. Routinely inspects all medication storage areas according to hospital's policy.
• Safely and accurately prepares sterile products using appropriate techniques. Employs appropriate precautions when preparing hazardous medications and Chemotherapy medications. Orders and stocks supplies necessary for the preparation of compounded sterile products (CSPs).
• Transports medication to patient units within established departmental standards for turnaround times. Assures accurate and timely delivery.
• Removes discontinued medications from the units and ADMs. Inspects returned medications for integrity before returning to stock. Segregates outdated or recalled medications from pharmacy stock.
• Accounts for all unused expired or returned controlled medications according to the law. Checks pharmacy stock for expired medications
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimal Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Associate's degree preferred

Experience

• 1-2 years hospital pharmacy experience preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• Registered Maryland Pharmacy Technician Maryland required upon hire
• PTCB - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board Certification through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) required within the first six months of employment

This position has a hiring range of

USD $19.55 - USD $34.25 /Hr.