Pharmacy Technician I

MedStar Health; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 28,433 - 43,118; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization in Washington is seeking a Pharmacy Technician I to assist pharmacists in medication preparation and dispensing. Responsibilities include managing inventory, ensuring medication safety, and providing support to healthcare providers. Candidates must have a High School Diploma, relevant experience, and pharmacy technician registration. This full-time role offers a competitive salary range of USD $20.64 - $31.30 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 6 months of retail or hospital experience or a diploma from an approved pharmacy technician training program.
• DC DOH Pharmacy Technician Registration is required.
• PTCB certification or equivalent must be obtained within 180 days.

Responsibilities

• Prepare oral and topical medications for dispensing.
• Assist healthcare professionals with medication-related needs.
• Monitor and replenish medication inventory.

Skills

Assistance with medication order requests

Inventory monitoring

Medication dispensing

Service to healthcare providers

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Pharmacy Technician I at MedStar Health

The Pharmacy Technician I assists the Pharmacist in preparing and distributing medications to patients. The Pharmacy Technician performs designated technical functions to facilitate pharmacy operations.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• 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.

Minimal 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.

This position has a hiring range of USD $20.64 - USD $31.30 /Hr.

Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care