Pharmacy Technician I

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

Job summary

The MedStar Washington Hospital Center Inpatient pharmacy is hiring a Pharmacy Technician I. Under direct supervision, prepare and fill routine medications, restock dispensing machines, repackage medications, and compound non-sterile drugs.

Responsibilities include labeling, delivering meds to units, assisting pharmacists with patient information, and ensuring proper storage and safety throughout the hospital.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Completion of an approved Pharmacy Technician training program; enrollment in a pharmacy program preferred.
• One year of relevant education may substitute for one year of work experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and fill routine medication orders under supervision.
• Restock automated dispensing machines and repackage medications.
• Compound non-sterile medications.
• Label and package medications per hospital policy and legal requirements.
• Transport medications to patient care units and document delivery.
• Assist pharmacists with obtaining patient information for safe medication management.
• Store medications properly to ensure stability and prevent diversion.

Skills

Pharmacy terminology

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Pharmacy technician training program

Enroll in college of pharmacy program

Job description

About the Job

The Inpatient pharmacy at MedStar Washington Hospital Center is hiring a Pharmacy Technician I. Under the direct supervision of a pharmacist, the Pharmacy Technician I prepares and fills routine orders for prescribed medications; restocks automated dispensing machines; repackage medications; compounds non-sterile medications.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Preparation: Safely and accurately prepare all medications in ready to administer form using proper techniques, calculations and appropriate precautions. Labels and packages medications according to hospital policy, applicable laws and regulations and standards of practice.
• Selection and Procurement: Ensures that medications are selected and procured based on departmental criteria. Demonstrates a working knowledge of the formulary list and the formulary process.
• Stores controlled substances in such a manner to prevent diversion in accordance with state and federal laws and regulations. Accounts for all unused expired or returned medications according to law. Utilizes automation where applicable.
• Transports medication to patient care units placing in the designated delivery locations within established departmental standards for turnaround times.
• 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 properly and safely stored throughout the hospital. Stores medications under conditions necessary to ensure stability.
• Participates in multi-disciplinary quality and service improvement teams. Participates in the evaluation of the hospital's medication management system for risk points and identifies areas to improve safety.

Minimal Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Completion of an approved/accredited Pharmacy Technician training program or currently enrollment in a current college of pharmacy program preferred
• One year of relevant education may be substituted for one year of required work experience

Experience

• 6 months related pharmacy technician experience required
• Hospital environment experience preferred or current enrollment in a current college of pharmacy program

Licenses and Certifications

• PHRMTECH-R - Registered Pharmacy Technician through the DC Board of Pharmacy required upon hire
• CPhT (Certified Pharmacy Technician) National Pharmacy Technician Certification through Board of Pharmacy approved program required within 180 Days of employment
• RPI - Reg Pharmacy Intern Registered Pharmacy Student Intern through the Board of Pharmacy preferred

This position has a hiring range of

USD $20.64 - USD $31.30 /Hr.