Pharmacy Technician II

MedStar Health’s Washington Hospital Center; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 27,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Georgetown University Hospital is hiring a Pharmacy Technician II for inpatient work. The role supports pharmacists in preparing medications, restocking, and compounding, with duties across day, mid, evening shifts and occasional night coverage.

Under pharmacist supervision, the technician ensures safe handling, formulary adherence, and accurate delivery to patient care units. A technician training program completion and DC registration are required, with preferred college of pharmacy

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of an approved/accredited Pharmacy Technician training program required.
• Current enrollment in a college of pharmacy program preferred.
• One year of relevant education may substitute for one year of required work experience.
• DC Board of Pharmacy registration as a Pharmacy Technician required upon hire; CPhT certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely prepares medications and reads for administration using correct calculations.
• Restocks automated dispensing systems and repackages medications.
• Performs sterile and non-sterile IV compounding under sterile technique.
• Transports medications to patient care units and maintains storage and safety standards.
• Complies with state/federal regulations and accreditation standards; supports pharmacists as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Formulary knowledge

Team collaboration

Sterile/non-sterile compounding

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Pharmacy Technician training program completion

Enrollment in a college of pharmacy program

One year of education may substitute for work experience

DC Board registration/tech licensure preferred

Job description

About the Job

General Summary of Position

The Inpatient Pharmacy at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital is hiring a Full Time Pharmacy Technician II. This 40 hour per week position rotates through day, mid and evening shifts with occasional night coverage.

Under the direct supervision of a pharmacist, the Pharmacy Technician II prepares and fills routine orders for prescribed medications; restocks automated dispensing machines; repackages medications; and compounds both sterile and non-sterile medications.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Safely and accurately prepares all medications in the readiest to administer form using proper techniques calculations and appropriate precautions.
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of the formulary list and the formulary process. Adheres to policies and procedures regarding the procurement of non-formulary medications.
• 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.
• Abides by recommendations from regulatory and advisory groups regarding safe medication principles including look alike sound alike and high alert drugs.
• Assists pharmacists in obtaining patient specific information as appropriate for safe medication management.
• Ensures that medications are properly and safely stored throughout the hospital.
• IV Compounding: performs IV preparation under sterile technique packages medication for distribution and maintains daily production logs according; Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations including but not limited to State Board of Pharmacy, Joint Commission of Hospital Pharmacy and USP.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimal Qualifications

Education

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

Experience

• 6 to 12 months related pharmacy technician experience preferred
• 6 months hospital environment experience preferred

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 upon hire
• RPI - Reg Pharmacy Intern Registered Pharmacy Student Intern through the Board of Pharmacy preferred

This position has a hiring range of

USD $19.55 - USD $34.25 /Hr.