Job Title: Pharmacy Technician

Job Description

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

ResponsibilitiesPrepare oral, topical, and parenteral medications for dispensing to patients, including selection, labeling, and packaging of pharmaceuticals using appropriate IV equipment, and filling of medication carts under the supervision of the licensed Pharmacist.Enter physician orders into the hospital computer system to update/edit patient profiles and charges.Assist patients, nurses, physicians, and others with medication order requests and pharmacy-related needs.Monitor stock inventory levels and medication expiration dates for pharmacy areas and replenish medications as needed.Conduct monthly/periodic inspections of patient care/department areas.Fill and replace medications in the automated medication dispensing machines and transport to appropriate nursing unit(s).Prepare IV admixtures using aseptic techniques, including STATS, parenteral nutrition bags, and cytotoxic agents.Deliver and retrieve medications, including narcotics, and pharmacy supplies to/from patient care and satellite pharmacy areas.Compound products in bulk, or per individual order, and prepare private stock orders and individual unit-of-use packaging when not otherwise available.Complete and maintain controlled substance inventory log/records.Effectively perform all pharmacy technician duties in all pharmacy locations including the OR pharmacy.Assist the Pharmacy Technician in orienting new Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacy Technician students.Maintain clean and orderly workstations.Essential SkillsCertified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)Pharmacy technician certificationCompoundingFulfillmentExperience with Pyxis systemsRetail pharmacy experienceAdditional Skills & QualificationsHigh school degree or GED diploma requiredDiploma from an approved pharmacy technician training program may be acceptableDC Department of Health (DOH) registration requiredPharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or equivalent national certificationHospital experience preferred but not requiredWork Environment

This is a hospital setting with rotating shifts: 7:30am - 3:30pm and 3:30pm-11:30pm, Monday through Friday with every other weekend.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $28.00

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Washington,DC.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Jan 3, 2025.

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