Pharmacy Technician-Inpatient- FT

4 days ago


Olney, United States Medstar Full time
General Summary of Position
Under the direct supervision of a registered pharmacist assists the pharmacists with filling medication and IV orders and delivering them to the appropriate area of the hospital.
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Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Preparation: Assists with the filling of prescriptions, under the direct supervision of a registered pharmacist. Accurately fills the orders as entered into the computer by the pharmacist. Accurately and clearly labels all medications for dispensing (lot, expiration date, mg/tablet, etc.) Accurately fills prescriptions for frozen IV bags, mini-bag plus, and pre-mixed large volume parenteral solutions. Files written physician orders. Assembles Cataract eye kit according to departmental policies and procedures. Prepares unit dosing and bar-coding of bulk medications according to departmental policies and procedures. Mixes IV additives to solutions, TPN's and Chemotherapy as required. Transports: Delivers prescriptions to the appropriate area of the hospital. Delivers prescriptions to the appropriate area of the hospital. Delivers narcotics to nursing units Restock: Restocks and orders pharmaceutical supplies within the hospital. Restocks SureMed/ Omnicell machines; delivers 24-hour medication exchange cart. Orders appropriate IV supplies Restocks the shelves upon delivery of Baxter IV fluids and teamfills unit dose drawers. Accurately fills floor stock requisitions for other hospital departments Technical: Supports work of the department by performing clerical and secretarial tasks. Accurately enters medication charges into the computer system. Completes computer updates. Answers and directs all phone calls appropriately. Development: Maintains current knowledge, certification, and licensure. Identifies learning needs in self and initiates actions to address these education needs. Attends staff meetings or reads and signs staff meeting minutes. Attends continuing education programs in order to maintain certification. Attends hospital sponsored training programs as required by the department. Completes all mandatory requirements, certifications, and licensure within allotted timeframe for completion (License, PPD, Competencies etc.) Organizational knowledge: Works effectively within and between departments. Participates on inter-departmental teams and committees, communicating unit knowledge as appropriate. Provides department/unit with information and knowledge acquired during participation with interdepartmental teams and committees. Demonstrates a constructive approach during all interactions with staff, supervisors, and managers both inside and outside the unit. Department/Unit Specific Functions and Duties Pitches in to cover shortages within department. Fills 24-hour exchange carts. Fills updates. Orders needed IV supplies and puts order away. Puts daily order away. Completes floor stock inspections. Completes admissions, transfers and discharges.
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Minimum Qualifications
Education
  • High School Diploma or GED or equivalent required

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Experience
  • 1-2 years Experience preferably in a hospital preferred

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Licenses and Certifications
  • Maryland Pharmacy Technician License required or
  • is eligible for a pharmacy student exemption from pharmacy technician registration by the State of Marlyand required
  • CPhT national pharmacy certification within 180 Days required or
  • PharmD student actively in a program from an ACPE accredited school of pharmacy

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Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Ability to communicate effectively with all internal and external customers.
  • Moderate Computer skills to perform prescription entries.
  • Ability to read and comprehend drug nomenclature and related medical terminology.
  • HIPAA policies on Confidentiality

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This position has a hiring range of $19.17 - $31.36
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