Pharmacy Technician (Tech II), PT Rotating Shifts, Pharmacy

Adventist HealthCare; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 28,957 - 38,614; Part time

Job summary

JobRx, Inc. is hiring a Pharmacy Tech II at White Oak Medical Center in Silver Spring, MD. The successful candidate will be responsible for drug distribution, medication preparation, and ensuring quality control within the pharmacy. This part-time position involves working 20 hours a week, including rotating shifts.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and licensure as a Pharmacy Technician. Experience with aseptic techniques and preferred tools such as Cerner and Pyxis is desirable.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of work experience in a pharmacy using aseptic technique compliant with USP 797 and 800.
• Graduation from an ASHP accredited or PTCB recognized Pharmacy Technician Training Program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform drug distribution, medication preparation, compounding, dose calculation, and quality control.
• Maintain accurate inventory of medications and supplies.
• Prepare and deliver medication to patient care units.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Drug distribution

Medication preparation

Education

High school diploma or GED/equivalent

Licensure as Pharmacy Technician

Pharmacy Technician Certification

Tools

Cerner

Pyxis

Pharmogistics

Job description

White Oak Medical Center

White Oak Medical Center's Pharmacy is hiring a Pharmacy Tech II in Silver Spring, MD. This position embraces our mission to extend God's care through the ministry of physical, mental, and spiritual healing.

Responsibilities

• Perform drug distribution, medication preparation, compounding, dose calculation, and quality control.
• Perform sterile compounding according to USP 797 and 800 including electronic documentation.
• Maintain accurate inventory of medications and supplies through inventory management cycle counts and patient care unit inspections with electronic documentation.
• Prepare and deliver medication to patient care units; restock automated dispensing units.
• Assess need for and prepare prepackaged oral solid and liquid medications for dispensing.
• Perform Medication History assessments.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED/equivalent required.
• Licensure as Pharmacy Technician by the Maryland Board of Pharmacy required.
• Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) required.
• At least 2 years of work experience in a pharmacy using aseptic technique compliant with USP 797 and 800; working knowledge of USP 795 required.
• Graduation from an ASHP accredited or PTCB recognized Pharmacy Technician Training Program preferred.
• Previous experience with Cerner, Pyxis, Pharmogistics, Carousels preferred.

Work Schedule

• Employment Type: Part-time
• Hours per Week: 20 hrs./week
• Typical Daily Schedule: 8 hour shifts – Two times a week, then three times the following week (6:00am-2:30pm, 7:30am-4:30pm, 8:00am-4:30pm, 10:30am-7:00pm, 1:30pm-10:00pm)
• Shift Type: Rotating Day, Evening, Nights, and Weekends.
• Weekend Requirements: Required every other weekend rotation.
• Holiday Requirements: Required following company holiday calendar.
• Shift Differential Eligible: Yes.

Pay Range

$21.02 – $28.03

If the salary range is listed as $0 or if the position is Per Diem (with a fixed rate), salary discussions will take place during the screening process.

Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), this position is classified as:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

COVID-19 Vaccination

Adventist HealthCare strongly recommends all applicants to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before commencing employment. Applicants may be required to furnish proof of vaccination.

Tobacco and Drug Statement

Tobacco use is a well-recognized preventable cause of death in the United States and an important public health issue. In order to promote and maintain a healthy work environment, Adventist HealthCare will not hire applicants for employment who either state that they are nicotine users or who test positive for nicotine and drug use. Those testing positive are given the opportunity to re-apply in 90 days if they can truthfully attest that they have not used any nicotine products in the past ninety days and successfully pass follow-up testing.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Adventist HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to attracting, engaging, and developing the best people to cultivate our mission-centric culture. Our goal is to have a welcoming, equitable, and safe place to work and grow for all employees, no matter their background. AHC does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and related medical conditions, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Adventist HealthCare will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities in accordance with applicable law.