Pharmacy Technician

Matrix Providers Inc; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

PTO

Paid Holidays

401(k) Plan

Job summary

Matrix Providers is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support the Fort Meade Kimbrough Ambulatory Care Center. The role involves dispensing medications, processing prescriptions, and assisting pharmacists in a busy military-friendly environment.

Qualified candidates hold a certificate in a pharmacy technician program, ASHP-accredited or military training, and PTCB certification with BLS. The job offers full-time hours, competitive benefits, and a comprehensive insurance package including PTO and

Qualifications

• Certificate from a formal pharmacy technician program.
• Graduation from an ASHP-accredited program or military training program.
• PTCB certification required; BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Dispense medications by filling prescriptions and entering orders into pharmacy systems.
• Receive, interpret, and process outpatient and inpatient medication orders with pharmacists.
• Provide medication information and respond to inquiries from patients and providers.
• Maintain accurate prescription files and medication records according to SOPs.
• Manage inventory, ordering, stocking, and reporting of out-of-stock items.
• Conduct quality assurance activities and report deviations or errors.
• Ensure accountability and security of medications, including controlled substances.
• Use EMR and pharmacy automation systems to support patient care.
• Educate healthcare professionals and patients while delivering patient-centered service.
• Support clinic operations and regulatory compliance through QA and training.

Education

Certificate

ASHP-accredited pharmacy technician program

United States Military training program

Job description

Career Opportunities with Matrix Providers

Matrix Providers is hiring a Pharmacy Technicianto join our team of talented professionals providing healthcare services to Military Service Members and their families at Fort Meade Kimbrough Ambulatory Care Center.

• Employment Status: Full-time
• Compensation: This is an hourly position, paid bi-weekly
  • $20.08-$24.48 per hour plus $5.09 H&W
• Schedule: . The normal hours of work are Monday through Friday, between the hours of 7:30 am – 4:30 pm hours (excluding federal holidays). The exact hours of duty will be coordinated between the Contractor and the department. 40 hours per week.
  • Current Schedule: Monday to Friday 7:30 am – 4:30 pm or 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
• Benefits: Competitive financial package with a comprehensive insurance package including health, dental, vision, and life coverage.
  • Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Paid Holidays (Outlined in Handbook)
  • 401(k) Plan

Requirements:

• Degree: Certificate
• Education: Graduate from a formal pharmacy technician program accredited by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) or a formal pharmacy technician program (i.e., technical, hospital, or retail-based program) or a formal medical services training program of the United States Military.
• Certification:
  • Certified by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB).
  • BLS - Basic Life Support through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Experience: One year of experience within the last two years as a pharmacy technician.

Job Summary:

• Dispense medications by filling new and refill prescriptions and entering prescription orders into pharmacy databases.
• Receive, interpret, and process outpatient prescriptions and inpatient medication orders while assisting pharmacists with medication preparation.
• Provide medication-related support by responding to patient and provider inquiries, monitoring drug interactions, and reporting adverse drug reactions.
• Maintain accurate prescription files, medication records, and documentation in compliance with regulations and standard operating procedures.
• Manage pharmaceutical inventory through ordering, stocking, restocking, supply monitoring, and reporting out-of-stock items.
• Conduct quality assurance activities, including drug storage inspections, expired inventory reviews, workload tracking, and error reporting.
• Ensure accountability and security of medications, including controlled substances, while following storage and dispensing requirements.
• Utilize MHS Genesis Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and other pharmacy automation systems to support patient care and pharmacy operations.
• Provide drug information and education to healthcare professionals and patients while delivering courteous, patient-centered customer service.
• Support clinic operations and regulatory compliance by participating in quality improvement programs, inspections, peer reviews, staff meetings, mandatory training, and Joint Commission standards activities.