Pharmacy Technician

The largest healthcare provider in the DC Metro & Maryland area is currently hiring a Pharmacy Technician to join their hospital in Washington, DC. This individual will assist the Pharmacist in preparing and distributing medications to patients. Perform designated technical functions to facilitate pharmacy operations. Work under the supervision of the licensed Pharmacist. Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

Responsibilities

• Prepare oral, topical, and parenteral medications for dispensing to patients.

• Select, label, and package appropriate pharmaceuticals using appropriate IV equipment.

• Fill medication carts.

• 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 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 Skills

• Active DC License - MUST have

• Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) certification or equivalent national certification.

• High School diploma or GED.

• 1-2 years of experience in hospital, oncology, or retail pharmacy.

Work Environment

This is a hospital setting with rotating shifts: 7:00am - 3:30pm and 3:00pm - 11:00pm, Monday to Friday, with every other weekend and rotating holidays.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $27.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • 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 is anticipated to close on Mar 21, 2025.

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