Pharmacy Technician I

1 month ago


Washington, United States MEDSTAR HEALTH Full time

General Summary of Position
Assists the Pharmacist in preparing and distributing medications to patients. Performs designated technical functions to facilitate pharmacy operations.


Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Consistently fulfills all the responsibilities of the Pharmacy Material Handler.Under the supervision of the licensed Pharmacist, prepares oral and topical medications for dispensing to patients, including the selection, labeling, and packaging of appropriate pharmaceuticals, and filling of medication carts.Assists patients, nurses, physicians, and others with medication order requests and pharmacy related needs.Monitors stock inventory levels and medication expiration dates for pharmacy areas and replenishes medications as needed. Conducts monthly/periodic inspections of patient care/department areas.Pulls, fills, and replaces medications in the automated medication dispensing machines and transports to appropriate nursing unit(s). Services the Pyxis machines as neededPerforms hourly or more frequent deliveries and retrieves medications, including narcotics, and pharmacy supplies to/from patient care and satellite pharmacy areas based on patient care needs.Repackages individual unit-of-use packaging, when not otherwise available.Loads and unloads the TUG and restocks medications in the store room as needed. Empties the TUG and resends as needed. Logs all TUG related issues.Completes and maintains relevant controlled substance inventory logs/records.Exchanges medication carts and the IV batch, and recycles all in-date medications. Disposes of all expired medications based on departmental policy.Maintains clean and orderly workstations.


 

Minimum Qualifications
Education

  • High School Diploma or GED required

Experience

  • 6 months of retail or hospital experience or a diploma from an approved pharmacy technician training program required

Licenses and Certifications

  • DC DOH - Pharmacy Technician Registration required
  • PTCB - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board or equivalent national certification within 180 Days required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Requires ability to read and write, knowledge of grammar, medical terminology, and proficiency in basic mathematics, including fractions and decimals, and keyboard skills.
  • May require the use of standard office/medical equipment (i.e., typewriter, personal computer, data terminal, on-line printer, calculator, telephone, facsimile, copier, and sterilizing equipment); the preparation, comparison, or checking of reports, records, and related data; and the basic use of formulas, charts, tables, drawings and knowledge of their application.


This position has a hiring range of $21.08 - $33.09

 


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