TECH - PHARMACY

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Health Services in Washington, DC seeks a Pharmacy Technician to work full-time nights under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist. Responsibilities include preparing and distributing medications, maintaining drug inventory, and ensuring sterile compounding accuracy per policy.

Qualifications require a DC pharmacy technician license, high school diploma, and hospital experience; an associate degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Licensed as a Pharmacy Technician in the District of Columbia.
• Minimum one year experience as a Pharmacy Technician in a hospital setting preferred.
• Associate's Degree from an accredited Technical School, College or University preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process and distribute drug orders per physician or pharmacist request under supervision of a registered pharmacist.
• Perform dosage calculations for adult and pediatric patients.
• Operate Pyxis and unit dose machines under pharmacist oversight.
• Issue controlled substances to patient care areas with proper records.
• Follow USP 795, 797, and 800 standards.
• Prepare IV admixtures using aseptic technique.
• Record all IV admixtures in the MedKeeper System.
• Maintain stock and inventory in Pyxis and Main Pharmacy.
• Dispose of hazardous waste per EPA guidelines.

Skills

Licensed Pharmacy Technician in DC

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate's Degree (preferred)

Job description

Responsibilities

Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center GW Health opened its doors in April 2025 as the first new full-service hospital in Washington, DC in more than 25 years! Integrating clinical care with existing community providers, Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC’s), The George Washington University Hospital, and our Urgent Care Center in Ward 8, this enhanced integrated delivery system will establish a robust network of care for all District residents, but more importantly, it will ensure residents of Wards 7 and 8 have access to high quality care in their community.

We are seeking a Pharmacy Technician (Full-Time/Nights)

Our ideal candidate will work under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist, assist in the preparing and distributing medications, maintaining the drug inventory and maintenance of records. They will procure and distribute drug orders per physician request, pharmacist request or prearranged work assignment according to established policies, procedures and protocols. They will perform medication dose calculations for adult and pediatric populations. Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Procedure and distribute drug orders per physician or pharmacist request (or prearranged work assignment according to established policies, procedures, and protocols) all work checked by a registered pharmacist prior to leaving the pharmacy.
• Carry out the calculations required for the usual dosage determinations and solutions preparations using weight and volume equivalents in both the metric and apothecary systems and has a registered pharmacist check prior to use for preparation of product.
• Operate automatic technology, under the supervision of a registered pharmacist (Pyxis, computers, unit dose machines, etc.)
• Issue controlled substances, under the supervision of a registered pharmacist, to patient care areas and maintains records as required by law.
• Follow USP 795, USP 797, and USP 800 standards.
• Prepare all IV admixtures using aseptic technique.
• Calibrate and prime line for repeater pump device.
• Identify correct medication from label and fills using proper drug and solution.
• Record all IV admixtures using the IV compounding log using the MedKeeper System.
• Perform cleaning of IV/sterile compounding room between each shift (using Peridox RTU, sterile water, and alcohol)
• Record refrigerator and room temperatures/pressures per USP 797 guidelines using MedKeeper System.
• Remove expired medications from Pyxis and Main Pharmacy Stock.
• Dispose of compounding supplies per EPA and Pharmaceutical Waste Guidelines for hazardous and non-hazardous drugs (red, blue, yellow, black, and common waste receptacles)
• Deliver STAT and Routine medications to the Pyxis and patient-specific medication bins.
• Maintain District of Columbia Pharmacy Technician License.
• Collect data, conduct inspections, and maintain logs and other documentation as assigned.
• Prepare and/or restock Code Cart Trays for the Inpatient Hospital units.
• Prepare emergency and RSI kits for the ED, ICU, and the Radiology/Oncology Clinic.
• Perform other job duties/assignments as assigned.

To learn more visit https://cedarhillregional.com/ or https://jobs.uhsinc.com/cedar-hill-regional-medical-center.

Benefit Offerings

As a Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center employee, you will be part of an exceptional team with the following benefit offerings:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!

More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com.

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $14.3 billion in 2023. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 96,700 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com.

Qualifications

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Licensed as a Pharmacy Technician in the District of Columbia.
• Minimum one year experience as a Pharmacy Technician in a hospital setting preferred.
• Associate's Degree from an accredited Technical School, College or University preferred.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.