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

• High School Diploma or GED Required
• up to 2 years of technical or other specialized training may be Required

Experience

• diploma from an approved pharmacy technician training program may be an acceptable alternative for six months of experience diploma from an approved pharmacy technician training program may be an acceptable alternative for six months of experience
• 3 years of hospital experience Required

Licenses and Certifications

• DC Department of Health (DOH) registration Required and
• Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) 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 decimal, 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 basic use of formulas, charts, tables, drawings and knowledge of their application.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Consistently fulfills all the responsibilities of the Pharmacy Technician II.
• Under the supervision of the licensed Pharmacist, prepares oral, topical, and all parenteral medications for dispensing to patients, including the selection, labeling, and packaging of appropriate pharmaceuticals using appropriate IV equipment, and filling of medication carts.
• Enters physician orders into the hospital computer system to update/edit patient profiles
• and charges.
• 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.
• Fills and replaces medications in the automated medication dispensing machines and transports to appropriate nursing unit(s).
• Prepares IV admixtures using aseptic techniques, including STATS, parenteral nutrition
• bags, and cytotoxic agents.
• Delivers and retrieves medications, including narcotics, and pharmacy supplies to/from patient care and satellite pharmacy areas.
• Compounds products in bulk, or per individual order, and prepares private stock orders and individual unit-of-use packaging, when not otherwise available.
• Completes and maintains controlled substance inventory log/records. Reviews patient
• medicine administration record (Kardex). Compares dosage with Pharmacy records; notes discrepancies; and informs Pharmacist for follow-up.
• Effectively performs all pharmacy technician duties in all pharmacy locations including the OR pharmacy.
• May assist the Senior Pharmacy Technician in orienting new Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacy Technician students.
• Maintains clean and orderly workstations.

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 30,000 associates and 5,400 affiliated physicians work in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest visiting nurse association 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 is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education and professional development of our whole team. MedStar Health offers diverse opportunities for career advancement and personal fulfillment.

Job Type: Full-time

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