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

Adventist HealthCare; United States; On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

White Oak Medical Center's Pharmacy, part of Adventist HealthCare, in Silver Spring, MD, is seeking a Pharmacy Technician II to support drug distribution, compounding, and medication delivery within a faith-based health system.

The role requires MD licensure as a Pharmacy Technician, PTCB or NHA certification, and at least 2 years of aseptic experience per USP 797/800, with experience in Cerner and automated dispensing systems preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED/equivalent required.
• Maryland Board of Pharmacy licensure required.
• PTCB or NHA Certified Pharmacy Technician required.
• At least 2 years in a pharmacy with aseptic technique per USP 797/800; USP 795 knowledge.
• ASHP- or PTCB-recognized training program preferred.
• Experience with Cerner, Pyxis, Pharmogistics, Carousels preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform drug distribution, medication preparation, compounding, dose calculation, and quality control per USP standards.
• Maintain inventory and perform cycle counts; inspect patient care units with documentation.
• Prepare and deliver medication to patient care units; restock automated dispensing units.
• Prepare prepackaged oral solid and liquid medications for dispensing.
• Perform Medication History assessments.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Cerner

Pyxis

Carousels

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Cerner

Pyxis

Pharmogistics

Carousels

Job description

White Oak Medical Center's Pharmacy is hiring a Pharmacy Tech II in Silver Spring, MD. We're seeking an experienced Pharmacy Technician who will embrace our mission to extend God's care through the ministry of physical, mental, and spiritual healing.

As a Pharmacy Technician II you will:

• Perform drug distribution, medication preparation, compounding, dose calculation, and quality Performs sterile compounding according to USP 797 and 800 including electronic documentation
• Maintains accurate inventory of medications and supplies by performing inventory management cycle counts; performs patient care unit inspections with electronic documentation
• Prepares and delivers medication to patient care units; restocks automated dispensing units
• Assesses need for and prepares prepackaged oral solid, and liquid medications for dispensing
• Performs Medication History assessments
• Additional duties as assigned

Qualified candidates will possess:

• 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 work experience in a pharmacy specifically 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 next week 6:00am- 2:30p, 7:30am-4:30pm, 8:00am-4:30pm, 10:30am-7:00pm, 130pm-10:00pm
• Shift Type: Rotating Day, Evening, Nights and Weekends.
• Weekend Requirements: Required every other weekend rotation
• Holiday Requirements: Required Follow 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)

We do this by offering:

• Work life balance through nonrotating shifts
• Recognition and rewards for professional expertise
• Free Employee parking
• Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision coverage for employees and their eligible dependents effective on your date of hire
• Employer-paid Short & Long-Term Disability, Basic Life Insurance and AD&D, (short-term disability buy-up available)
• Paid Time Off
• Employer retirement contribution and match after 1-year of eligible employment with a 3-year vesting period
• Voluntary benefits include flexible spending accounts, legal plans, and life, pet, auto, home, long term care, and critical illness & accident insurance
• Subsidized childcare at participating childcare centers
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support

As a faith-based organization, with over a century of caring for the communities in the Maryland area, Adventist HealthCare has earned a reputation for high-quality, compassionate care. Adventist HealthCare was the first and is the largest healthcare provider in Montgomery County. If you want to make a difference in someone’s life every day, consider a position with a team of professionals who are doing just that, making a difference.

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. While some jurisdictions, including Maryland, permit the use of marijuana for medical purposes, marijuana continues to be classified as an illegal drug under the federal Controlled Substances Act. As a result, medical marijuana use will not be accepted as a valid explanation for a positive drug test result. Adventist HealthCare will withdraw offers of employment to applicants who test positive for Cotinine (nicotine) and marijuana. 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 (90) days and successfully pass follow-up testing. ("Nicotine products" include, but are not limited to: cigarettes, cigars, pipes, chewing tobacco, e-cigarettes, vaping products, hookah, and nicotine replacement products (e.g., nicotine gum, nicotine patches, nicotine lozenges, etc.).

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. Adventist HealthCare is a religious organization as defined under applicable law; however, it will endeavor to provide reasonable accommodations for applicants’ religious beliefs. Applicants who wish to request accommodations for disabilities or religious belief should contact the Support Center HR Office.

Our Mission

We extend God's care through the ministry of physical, mental and spiritual healing. Adventist HealthCare, based in Gaithersburg, MD., is a faith-based, not-for-profit organization of dedicated professionals who work together each day to improve the health and well-being of people and communities through a ministry of physical, mental and spiritual healing. Our comprehensive approach to caring for our community includes three acute-care hospitals – Shady Grove Medical Center, White Oak Medical Center and Fort Washington Medical Center – as well as two Physical Rehabilitation hospitals, Outpatient centers, Imaging Centers, Urgent Cares, Home Care Services, Employer Health Programs and Physician Networks. We are nationally recognized and honored especially for our Cardiac, OB, Cancer, Stroke, Orthopedic, Rehabilitation and Mental Health services. Consider joining our team of over 6,000 employees and become part of one of the longest serving healthcare systems in the Washington, D.C., area that has a long-standing tradition as the largest provider of charity care and community benefit in Montgomery County.

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