Pharmacy Technician II

General Summary of Position
Under the direct supervision of a pharmacist, assists in performing routine technical duties such as compounding, packaging, distribution, IV admixtures, electronic order entry, inventory control, and storage of pharmaceutical items. Fills routine orders for nonprescription pharmaceuticals

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies, procedures, quality standards and safety standards. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.Reads handwritten prescriptions and prepares labels which, accurately and understandably, represent the abbreviations and symbols contained in the prescriber's written directions.Assists in the review and implementations of automated equipment such as computers, robotics, dispensing and packaging equipment.Readily retrieves accurate, appropriate information from printed sources such as: United states Pharmacopeia, American Hospital Formulary Service, Physicians' Desk Reference (PDR), Facts and Comparisons, etc.Prepares sterile, parenteral products, such as intravenous admixtures, using proper aseptic techniques. Must be familiar with the noxious, flammable, or caustic chemicals used in extemporaneous compounding.Serves as a pharmacy liaison with hospital associates and patient care units via telephone and in person.Accurately performs compounding, mixing, measuring, manufacturing and packaging of drugs, according to established legal and professional standards. Accurately performs necessary calculations. Accurately performs measuring, weighing, mixing, diluting, counting and transferring procedures. Skillfully performs trituration, levitation and other manipulative dispensing techniques. Under the direction of the pharmacist, combines drugs and pharmaceutical adjuvants to produce aesthetically presentable drugs.Packages and stores drugs in a manner which maintains stability, security and proper appearance while in clinical use or storage. Orders, receives and maintains stock of drugs and related supplies. Performs efficient inventory control. Stores controlled, hazardous drugs and chemicals under proper security. Requisitions pharmaceuticals and supplies.Responsible for daily and/or monthly floor checks, and for completion of the Medication Quality Improvement Rounds form, in order to assure compliance with J.C.A.H. Standards.Maintains the requirements of clinical ladder.

 

Minimum Qualifications
Education

• High School Diploma or GED required

Experience

• 1 year 6 months hospital or general pharmacy experience preferred
• General under-standing of pharmacy aspects preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• PHAR-C - Certified Pharmacy Tech (CPHT) Certified as a Pharmacy Technician required and
• Registered with the Maryland State Board of Pharmacy required

Why MedStar Health?
At MedStar Health, we understand that our ability to treat others well begins with how we treat each other. We work hard to foster an inclusive and positive environment where our associates feel valued, connected, and empowered. We live up to this promise through:

• Strong emphasis on teamwork - our associates feel connected to each other and our mission as an organization. In return, our effective team environment generates positive patient outcomes and high associate satisfaction ratings that exceed the national benchmark.
• Strategic focus on equity, inclusion, & diversity - we are committed to equity for all people and communities. We continue to build a diverse and inclusive workplace where people feel a sense of belonging and the ability to contribute to equitable care delivery and improved community health outcomes at all levels of the organization.
• Comprehensive total rewards package - including competitive pay, generous paid time off, great health and wellness benefits, retirement savings, education assistance, and so much more.
• More career opportunities closer to home - as the largest healthcare provider in the Baltimore-Washington, D.C. region, there are countless opportunities to grow your career and fulfill your aspirations.

About MedStar Health
MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation, and research. Our team of 32,000 includes physicians, nurses, residents, fellows, and many other clinical and non-clinical associates working in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest home health provider in the region, and highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation. As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for more than 20 years, MedStar Health is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education, professional development, and personal fulfillment of our whole team. Together, we use the best of our minds and the best of our hearts to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities. It’s how we treat people.

MedStar Health is an Equal Opportunity (EO) Employer and assures equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. We hire people to work in different locations, and we comply with the federal, state and local laws governing each of those locations. MedStar Health makes all decisions regarding employment, including for example, hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, benefit eligibility, discipline, and discharge without regard to any protected status, including race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political affiliations, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local EO laws. If you receive an offer of employment, it is MedStar Health's policy to hire its employees on an at-will basis, which means you or MedStar Health may terminate this relationship at any time, for any reason.

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