Pharmacy Technician, Variable Part-Time Rotating Shifts, Pharmacy

Adventist HealthCare; Weallup Lake (WA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Employee parking

403(b) retirement plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Adventist HealthCare Fort Washington Medical Center is seeking a Pharmacy Technician II to support medication distribution, preparation, and compliance with USP 797. The role involves delivering medications, monitoring storage conditions, and maintaining professional interaction with patients and staff.

Qualified candidates will have a Maryland Pharmacy Technician license, 2+ years in hospital pharmacy, and the option to obtain PTCB/CPhT within 6 months.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Licensed as Pharmacy Technician by Maryland Board of Pharmacy.
• PTCB/CPhT certification preferred; must be obtained within 6 months if not held.
• Comfortable communicating with customers.
• At least 2 years in a hospital pharmacy using aseptic technique per USP 797.

Responsibilities

• Distribute and prepare medications per procedures.
• Deliver medications via manual methods or pneumatic tube; restock and verify dispensing cabinets.
• Monitor storage environments and assist with unit inspections.
• Answer calls and respond to medication messages promptly.
• Maintain professional demeanor with patients and healthcare team.
• Follow department policies and maintain competency.
• Order supplies for clean operations.

Skills

Drug distribution

Medication preparation

Compounding

Dose calculation

Quality assurance

Patient communication

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma

Maryland Pharmacy Technician license

PTCB or CPhT certification

Tools

Pneumatic tube system

Automated dispensing cabinets

Job description

Fort Washington Medical Center seeks to hire a 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 assurance/improvement tasks in accordance with established departmental procedures
• Deliver medications to appropriate locations manually, via pneumatic tube, or by refilling automated dispensing cabinets
• Monitor medication storage environments outside the pharmacy for appropriate conditions and regulatory compliance. Assists with unit inspections when designated
• Answer phone calls courteously and respond to medication messages in a timely manner
• Maintain a professional demeanor and appearance when interacting with patients, coworkers, and other members of the healthcare team
• Maintain knowledge and understanding of the Adventist Healthcare Pharmacy Department standard work, policies, and procedures as established during training and validated via ongoing competency assessments
• Demonstrate the ability to order supplies for clean

Qualified candidates will possess:

• High School diploma
• Licensure as Pharmacy Technician by the Maryland Board of Pharmacy.
• Highly Preferred: Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) Certification or Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT). If employee does not possess an active CPhT or PTCB certification, said certification must be obtained within 6 months from date of hire or employment will be terminated.
• Must be comfortable and professional in communicating with their customers
• At least 2 years of work experience in a hospital pharmacy, specifically using aseptic technique following USP 797

Work Schedule:

• Employment Type: Variable Part-time
• Hours per Week: 4 hrs/week
• Shift Type: Rotating
• Typical Daily Schedule: Occasional Weekday coverage (Between 7a - 9p)
• Weekend Requirements: PRN Weekend Shifts (7a-3:30p; 3:30p - 9p)
• Holiday Requirements: Follow company holiday calendar
• Shift Differential Eligible: Yes

Pay Range:

$21.02 - $28.03

If the salary range is not displayed 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)

At Adventist HealthCare our job is to care for you.

We do this by offering:

• Work life balance through nonrotating shifts
• Recognition and rewards for professional expertise
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Free Employee parking
• 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.

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.