Pharmacy Technician III

MedStar Health; Elkridge (MD); On-site; USD 31,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health is seeking a Pharmacy Technician III in Maryland to work under a pharmacist's supervision. You will prepare medications, restock dispensing systems, and repackage drugs for accuracy and safety.

The role requires 3–4 years of hospital pharmacy experience and completion of an approved technician program. Certification and registration upon hire are required, with opportunities to participate in quality improvement and multi-disciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Requires completion of an approved Pharmacy Technician training program.
• High school diploma or GED required; AA/BS preferred.
• Active Maryland Pharmacy Technician license or registration upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepare oral, topical, and parenteral medications under pharmacist supervision.
• Restock automated dispensing machines and inventory management.
• Provide cross-coverage for specialty roles as needed (60% of shift).
• Assist in procurement, discrepancy resolution, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Train new associates in departmental procedures.

Skills

IV Admixture

Inventory management

Sterile preparation

Cross-coverage

Education

Pharmacy Technician Training Program

Tools

IV Equipment

Pharmacy Automation

Job description

About the Job

General Summary of Position

Under the direct supervision of a pharmacist, the Pharmacy Technician III prepares and fills routine orders for prescribed medications; restocks automated dispensing machines; repackages medications; and compounds both sterile and non-sterile medications. Performs designated advanced level technical functions to facilitate pharmacy operations.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Consistently fulfills all the duties and responsibilities of the Pharmacy Technician II with progression.
• Under the supervision of the licensed Pharmacist, prepares oral topical and all parenteral medications for dispensing to patients including the selection, labeling and packaging of appropriate pharmaceuticals using appropriate IV equipment and filling of medication carts.
• Consistently provides cross coverage for specialty pharmacy technician roles participating in multi-functional pharmacy technician duties capacity at least 60% of the scheduled shift.
• Performs higher level duties as needed by the department including but not limited to: controlled substance monitoring, process improvement and procedure development, procurement, discrepancy resolution and report generation inventory management.
• Training of new associates within the department is required.
• Assists pharmacists in obtaining patient specific information as appropriate for safe medication management.
• Preparation: Safely and accurately prepares all medications in the most ready to administer form (including hazardous medications and sterile products) using proper techniques, calculations and appropriate precautions.
• Participates in multi-disciplinary quality and service improvement teams.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimal Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Completion of an approved/accredited Pharmacy Technician Training Program required
• AA/BS or some college credits in Natural or Physical sciences and/or Business Management preferred
• One year of relevant education may be substituted for one year of required work experience

Experience

• 3-4 years Hospital Pharmacy Technician experience required
• 1-2 years IV Admixture and Pharmacy Automation Experience preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• PHRMTECH-R -Registered Pharmacy Technician through the Maryland Board of Pharmacy required upon hire
• National pharmacy technician such as the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or National Health Career Association (NHA) certification required upon hire

This position has a hiring range of

USD $22.48 - USD $39.75 /Hr.