Pharmacy Technician II (Part-Time)

University of Maryland Medical System; La Plata (MD); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland Medical System seeks a Pharmacy Technician II to support ambulatory, inpatient, infusion, or research pharmacy operations under pharmacist leadership. Responsibilities include dispensing, compounding, inventory control, and patient‑focused service in accordance with USP standards.

The role requires accurate data entry, regulatory compliance, and teamwork within a multidisciplinary care team; training and onboarding of staff may be provided.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or equivalent.
• Maryland Technician Registration or Maryland Pharmacy Intern Certificate is acceptable for students enrolled and in good standing at an accredited School of Pharmacy.
• 6 months of experience required.

Responsibilities

• Selects, packages, and labels medication and supply orders for pharmacist approval.
• Maintains inventory levels of medications and supplies and informs stock needs.
• Uses order-entry systems and BCMA-related technologies in daily duties.
• Delivers medications and pharmacy products to patients and care areas in compliance with standards.
• Calculates, measures and compounds medications per USP guidelines; may include sterile/non-sterile hazardous compounding.
• Collaborates with health care team to address medication management needs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Effective communication

Customer service

Pharmacy knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Maryland Technician Registration or MD Pharmacy Intern Certificate (acceptable for students)

Job description

Job Requirements

Schedule: Evening shifts 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM, 24 hours per week and holidays as needed.

Job Summary

The Pharmacy Technician II is responsible for providing pharmacy services, including, but not limited to, dispensing, preparing, compounding, and delivering pharmaceuticals, performing inventory control, compliance audits, financial transactions, providing customer service, and/or maintaining pharmacy records; is responsible for calculation, measurement, and compounding in accordance with USP and other best practice; works as part of an interdisciplinary patient care team, and under direction of the Clinical Pharmacist(s), Clinical Pharmacy Specialists, and/or other pharmacist leaders; may assist in the onboarding and training of staff under the direction and guidance of Pharmacy Leadership; is designed to utilize and extend knowledge and competency while performing technical pharmacy functions of the Ambulatory Pharmacy, Inpatient Pharmacy, Infusion Pharmacy, or Pharmaceutical Research Center. Specific responsibilities of the Pharmacy Technician II will be documented and retained internally by the Department of Pharmacy.

Primary Responsibilities

• Selects, packages, and labels medication and supply orders for inspection and approval by a pharmacist. Processes medication orders following proper protocol including accurate data entry of patient information, insurance information (if applicable), and medication order details for verification. Selects correct drug product, fills, and matches labels for each medication order.
• Maintains, tracks, and monitors inventory levels of medications and pharmaceutical supplies in accordance with established par levels and informs the appropriate individual of stock needs and shortages.
• Uses general knowledge of medical informatics including order‑entry systems, automated dispensing devices, bar‑code technology systems, which may include packaging devices and/or bar‑code medication administration (BCMA) systems, clinical integrated systems and system/application maintenance in the performance of daily duties.
• Delivery of medications, pharmacy products, and/or pharmacy services to patients, agents of the patient, or patient care areas in compliance with regulatory standards pertaining to medication handling, storage, and/or security.
• Calculates, measures and compounds medications in accordance with USP 795, USP 797, USP 800, and/or other established practices and policies; may include non‑sterile compounding, sterile compounding, and hazardous medication compounding.
• In collaboration with the health care team, pharmacist, and/or patient, identifies and resolves, in partnership with a pharmacist when required, patient specific medication management or medication therapy needs.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience - Required

• High School Graduate or equivalent.
• Maryland Technician Registration or Maryland Pharmacy Intern Certificate or Pharmacy Student Technician Exemption Certificate is acceptable for students enrolled and in good standing at an accredited School of Pharmacy.
• 6 months of experience required.

Education & Experience - Preferred

• 1 year of experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Prioritizes work responsibilities and manages multiple demands.
• Demonstrates an awareness of self‑responsibility and accountability for own professional practice.
• Adheres to all best practice standards and guidelines within scope of professional practice and follows all hospital policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Maintains competency in work‑and pharmacy‑related technology and applications and supports orientation and/or training of team members when appropriate.
• Seeks validation of knowledge base, skill level, and decision making as necessary and assertively seeks guidance in areas of question.
• Practices effective problem identification and resolution skills as a method of sound decision making. Accepts change as a part of the problem‑solving process.
• Demonstrates effective communication methods and skills, using lines of authority appropriately.
• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, workshops, in‑service meetings, etc.
• Identifies the extent of the health system’s adherence to best practices and guidelines relevant to medication management.
• Attends hospital and departmental meetings as required.
• Utilizes appropriate customer relations skills when interacting with patients, their families, visitors, team members, and others, to ensure all customers are treated with respect and dignity.
• Represents the department on hospital committees, professional associates, and community organizations where appropriate.
• Participates in the development of policies, procedures, and guidelines pertaining to medication use and management.
• Maintains knowledgeability of the daily operations of UMMS, including the Pharmacy Department, through active engagement and awareness of departmental communications via mailbox, bulletin boards, and/or email.
• Maintains knowledgeability of the mission, vision, and values of UMMS.