Pharmacy Technician I

MedStar Health; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 20,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health is seeking a Pharmacy Technician I to assist pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications. This entry-level position involves managing medication orders, inventory, and ensuring compliance with pharmacy operations. Ideal candidates possess a High School Diploma and relevant certifications, with strong skills in medical terminology and mathematics.

Qualifications

• 6 months of retail or hospital experience or diploma from an approved pharmacy technician training program required.
• DC DOH Pharmacy Technician Registration required.
• PTCB certification within 180 days required.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Pharmacist in preparing and distributing medications.
• Monitors stock inventory levels and medication expiration dates.
• Prepares oral and topical medications for dispensing.

Skills

Knowledge of grammar

Medical terminology

Basic mathematics

Keyboard skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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General Summary Of Position

Assists the Pharmacist in preparing and distributing medications to patients. Performs designated technical functions to facilitate pharmacy operations.

General Summary Of Position

Assists the Pharmacist in preparing and distributing medications to patients. Performs designated technical functions to facilitate pharmacy operations.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Consistently fulfills all the responsibilities of the Pharmacy Material Handler.
• Under the supervision of the licensed Pharmacist, prepares oral and topical medications for dispensing to patients, including the selection, labeling, and packaging of appropriate pharmaceuticals, and filling of medication carts.
• Assists patients, nurses, physicians, and others with medication order requests and pharmacy related needs.
• Monitors stock inventory levels and medication expiration dates for pharmacy areas and replenishes medications as needed. Conducts monthly/periodic inspections of patient care/department areas.
• Pulls, fills, and replaces medications in the automated medication dispensing machines and transports to appropriate nursing unit(s). Services the Pyxis machines as needed
• Performs hourly or more frequent deliveries and retrieves medications, including narcotics, and pharmacy supplies to/from patient care and satellite pharmacy areas based on patient care needs.
• Repackages individual unit-of-use packaging, when not otherwise available.
• Loads and unloads the TUG and restocks medications in the store room as needed. Empties the TUG and resends as needed. Logs all TUG related issues.
• Completes and maintains relevant controlled substance inventory logs/records.
• Exchanges medication carts and the IV batch, and recycles all in-date medications. Disposes of all expired medications based on departmental policy.
• Maintains clean and orderly workstations.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or GED required
  
  

Experience

• 6 months of retail or hospital experience or a diploma from an approved pharmacy technician training program required
  
  

Licenses and Certifications

• DC DOH - Pharmacy Technician Registration required
• PTCB - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board or equivalent national certification within 180 Days required
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Requires ability to read and write, knowledge of grammar, medical terminology, and proficiency in basic mathematics, including fractions and decimals, and keyboard skills.
• May require the use of standard office/medical equipment (i.e., typewriter, personal computer, data terminal, on-line printer, calculator, telephone, facsimile, copier, and sterilizing equipment); the preparation, comparison, or checking of reports, records, and related data; and the basic use of formulas, charts, tables, drawings and knowledge of their application.
  
  

This position has a hiring range of $20.039 - $30.385

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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