Pharmacy Technician II - PRN - Infusion Services

University of Maryland; Bel Air (MD); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established academic health system is seeking a dedicated Pharmacy Technician II to join their dynamic team. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for a variety of pharmacy services including dispensing medications, compounding, and ensuring compliance with best practices. You will work closely with pharmacists and healthcare professionals to deliver exceptional patient care. This position offers the opportunity to enhance your skills in a supportive environment while contributing to the well-being of the community. If you are passionate about pharmacy and patient care, this is the perfect opportunity for you to grow and make a real impact.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required; Maryland Technician Registration preferred.
• 6 months of experience required, with 1 year preferred.

Responsibilities

• Dispense and prepare medications while ensuring compliance with protocols.
• Maintain inventory levels and track pharmaceutical supplies.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams to manage patient medication needs.

Skills

Prioritization

Problem Solving

Effective Communication

Customer Relations

Education

High School Graduate or equivalent

Maryland Technician Registration

Pharmacy Student Technician Exemption Certificate

Tools

Order-entry systems

Automated dispensing devices

Bar-code technology systems

Job description

Job Description

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, and 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

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job responsibilities performed.

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. Perform all other duties as assigned.

Company Description

The University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) is an academic private health system, focused on delivering compassionate, high quality care and putting discovery and innovation into practice at the bedside. Partnering with the University of Maryland School of Medicine, University of Maryland School of Nursing and University of Maryland, Baltimore who educate the state’s future health care professionals, UMMS is an integrated network of care, delivering 25 percent of all hospital care in urban, suburban and rural communities across the state of Maryland. UMMS puts academic medicine within reach through primary and specialty care delivered at 11 hospitals, including the flagship University of Maryland Medical Center, the System’s anchor institution in downtown Baltimore, as well as through a network of University of Maryland Urgent Care centers and more than 150 other locations in 13 counties. For more information, visit www.umms.org.

Qualifications

Education & Experience - Required

1. High School Graduate or equivalent
2. 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
3. 6 months experience

Education & Experience - Preferred

1. 1 year experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

1. Prioritizes work responsibilities and manages multiple demands.
2. Demonstrates an awareness of self-responsibility and accountability for own professional practice.
3. Adheres to all best practice standards and guidelines within scope of professional practice and follows all hospital policies, procedures, and guidelines.
4. Maintains competency in work- and pharmacy-related technology and applications and supports orientation and/or training of team members when appropriate.
5. Seeks validation of knowledge base, skill level, and decision making as necessary and assertively seeks guidance in areas of question.
6. Practices effective problem identification and resolution skills as a method of sound decision making. Accepts change as a part of the problem-solving process.
7. Demonstrates effective communication methods and skills, using lines of authority appropriately.
8. Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, workshops, in-service meetings, etc.
9. Identifies the extent of the health system’s adherence to best practices and guidelines relevant to medication management.
10. Attends hospital and departmental meetings as required.
11. 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.
12. Represents the department on hospital committees, professional associates, and community organizations where appropriate.
13. Participates in the development of policies, procedures, and guidelines pertaining to medication use and management.
14. 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.
15. Maintains knowledgeability of the mission, vision, and values of UMMS.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation:

Pay Range:$21.5-$30.12

Other Compensation (if applicable): None

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