Pharmacy Technician I

General Summary of Position

The Inpatient Pharmacy at MedStar Washington Hospital Center is hiring for a Pharmacy Technician I. Under the direct supervision of a pharmacist, the Pharmacy Technician prepares and fills routine orders for prescribed medications; restocks automated dispensing machines; repackage medications; and compounds non-sterile medications.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Preparation: Safely and accurately prepare all medications in the readiest to administer form using proper techniques, calculations and appropriate precautions. Labels and packages medications according to hospital policy, applicable laws and regulations, and standards of practice to ensure safe accurate administration.
• Selection and Procurement: Ensures that medications are selected and procured based on departmental criteria. Demonstrates a working knowledge of the formulary list and the formulary process.
• Stores controlled substances in such a manner to prevent diversion in accordance with state and federal laws and regulations.
• Transports medication to patient care units placing in the designated delivery locations within established departmental standards for turnaround times.
• Abides by recommendations from regulatory and advisory groups regarding safe medication principles including look alike, sound alike, and high alert drugs.
• Assists pharmacists in obtaining patient specific information as appropriate for safe medication management.
• Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies, procedures, quality standards and safety standards. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.
• Ensures that medications are properly and safely stored throughout the hospital.
• Participates in multi-disciplinary quality and service improvement teams. Participates in the evaluation of the hospital's medication management system for risk points and identifies areas to improve safety.

Minimal Qualifications
Education

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Completion of an approved/accredited Pharmacy Technician training program preferred or current enrollment in a current college of pharmacy program preferred
• One year of relevant education may be substituted for one year of required work experience

Experience

• 6 months related pharmacy technician experience required
• Hospital environment experience preferred or current enrollment in a current college of pharmacy program

Licenses and Certifications

• PHRMTECH-R - Registered Pharmacy Technician through the DC Board of Pharmacy required upon hire
• CPhT (Certified Pharmacy Technician) National Pharmacy Technician Certification through Board of Pharmacy approved program required within six months of hire or (if a pharmacy student) the Pharmacy Intern license required upon hire