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Pharmacy TechnicianMedStar Health • Washington, DC, United States
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Pharmacy Technician

Pharmacy Technician

MedStar Health • Washington, DC, United States
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description
About this Job:

General Summary of Position
The Pharmacy Technician performs technical duties related to drug distribution and dispensing as a member of the pharmaceutical team to improve the outcome and quality of patient care under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist. These functions are performed in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations and Georgetown University Hospital's philosophy policies procedures and standards.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

  • Prepares all medications including narcotics for dispensing which includes drug selection, labeling and packaging.
  • Enters medication orders in the computer system evaluating/editing patient data, checking for drug allergies and duplications, calculating dosage conversions and determining the number of doses/dosage forms needed.
  • Picks up medication orders from the patient care area at scheduled times.
  • Delivers filled orders to assigned nursing units and departments as scheduled.
  • Assists in checking or investigating missing dose requests.
  • Prepares parenteral admixture solutions.
  • Interprets medication orders for appropriate strength route frequency and duration.
  • Monitors stock inventory levels and expiration dates and replenishes supplies of all stock drugs communicating status/availability of drugs ie. out of stock drugs.
  • Processes drug charges/credits.
  • Performs quality improvement activities such as code carts Pyxis and checking outdated medications.
  • Responds to phone calls regarding medication orders.
  • Exemplifies Guest and Staff Relations standards in all activities.
  • Assumes other duties and responsibilities that are appropriate to the position and area. The above responsibilities are a general description of the level and nature of the work assigned to this classification and are not to be considered as all-inclusive.

Minimal Qualifications
Education

  • High School Diploma or GED required
  • Some college preferred

Experience

  • 3-4 years pharmacy experience preferred
  • 2-4 years of hospital pharmacy experience (with IV admixture) preferred

Licenses and Certifications

  • LPT - Licensed Pharmacy Tech Registry with the D.C. Board of Pharmacy required
This position has a hiring range of : USD $19.55 - USD $34.25 /Hr.
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