Pharmacy Technician (Night) EVERGREEN

Children's National Hospital; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 49,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's National Hospital seeks a Pharmacy Technician (Night) to assist pharmacists and lead a team of technicians. The role involves maintaining inventories, ensuring medication safety, and providing support in a dynamic healthcare environment. Ideal candidates will have a High School diploma and experience in pharmacy operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience as Pharmacy Technician.
• Ability to lift approximately 25 lbs.
• Fluency in English is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists with technical and supportive functions.
• Train and provide guidance to Pharmacy Technicians.
• Maintain inventory and control of medications.

Skills

Communication Skills

Mathematical Calculations

Leadership Skills

Inventory Control

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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The Pharmacy Technician (NIGHT) will assist Pharmacists with technical and supportive functions. Will train and provide orientation and guidance to Pharmacy Technicians. Will assist to plan and assign the Technician's work schedule.

Minimum Education

High School Diploma or GED (Required)

Minimum Work Experience

1 year Experience as a Pharmacy Technician (Preferred)

Required Skills/Knowledge

Ability to understand and speak English fluently and clearly.

Ability to lift approximately 25 lbs.

Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Ability to function in a leadership role.

Functional Accountabilities

Maintain

• Maintain Pyxis drawer configuration and contents; print standard and special request reports.
• Maintain records of controlled substance orders, receipt, and disposition.
• Maintain kit system for Operating Room and other areas as needed.
  
  

Purchasing and Invoicing

• Coordinate purchasing of drugs and related items, note receipt of product, processes invoices, and assures payment through system.
  
  

Customer Service

• Interact with vendors and other departments.
• Obtain usage information or provide analyses of drug usage as requested.
• Train and orient Pharmacy Technicians.
  
  

Cost Reduction

• Identify areas for cost reduction through reducing acquisition cost or improved inventory control.
  
  

Contract Pricing

• Assure that items purchased by CNMC are on contract and when possible, are at the lowest possible price and are of high quality.
  
  

Inventory Control

• Responsible for inventory control, note low stock items in the “Want Book” and prepack bulk medication as needed.
  
  

Cart Filling

• Fill, exchange, and credit medication carts upon authorization of the Pharmacist; return usable stock to inventory upon crediting.
  
  

IV Preparation

• Mix intravenous preparation with additives (including total parenteral nutrition solutions).
• Reconstitute and prepare injections (including antineoplastic medication).
  
  

New Order Processing

• Receive and sort medication orders.
• Select and prepare appropriate medication for new medication orders, unit dose carts and outpatient prescriptions.
  
  

Organizational Accountabilities

Organizational Accountabilities (Staff)

Organizational Commitment/Identification

• Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met
  
  

Teamwork/Communication

• Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior
• Partner with all team members to achieve goals
• Receptive to others’ ideas and opinions
  
  

Performance Improvement/Problem-solving

• Contribute to a positive work environment
• Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change
• Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes
• Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment
  
  

Cost Management/Financial Responsibility

• Use resources efficiently
• Search for less costly ways of doing things
  
  

Safety

• Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance
• Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation
• Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation
• Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication
• Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers
• Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance
  
  

Internal Description

Description - Internal

The Pharmacy Technician (NIGHT) will assist Pharmacists with technical and supportive functions. Will train and provide orientation and guidance to Pharmacy Technicians. Will assist to plan and assign the Technician's work schedule.

Qualifications - Internal

Minimum Education

High School Diploma or GED (Required)

Organizational Accountabilities

Organizational Accountabilities (Staff)

Organizational Commitment/Identification

• Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met
  
  

Teamwork/Communication

• Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior
• Partner with all team members to achieve goals
• Receptive to others’ ideas and opinions
  
  

Performance Improvement/Problem-solving

• Contribute to a positive work environment
• Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change
• Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes
• Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment
  
  

Cost Management/Financial Responsibility

• Use resources efficiently
• Search for less costly ways of doing things
  
  

Safety

• Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance
• Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation
• Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation
• Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication
• Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers
• Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance
  
  

Full time salary range: $49,254.4-$96,824

Primary Location

District of Columbia-Washington

Job

Allied Health

Organization

Patient Services

Shift

Night

Work Schedule

Variable

Job Posting

Jun 10, 2025, 1:35:20 AM

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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