Certified Pharmacy Technician (Columbia)

Job Title : Pharm Technician

Location : Columbia MD, 21046

Duration : 3 months with possible contract extensions

Shift : 3rd Shift : Starts around 9 PM10 PM. Open to 4-day, 10-hour shifts if needed. Overtime / Weekend Work

OR

Shift : 2nd shift. 8 hour shift that would start between 12pm-2pm. Open to 4-day, 10-hour shifts if needed. Overtime / Weekend Work

Hours per Week : 40 hours per week

Description :

Prior experience in a pharmacy setting (retail or long-term care preferred).

Team Composition

Collaborative team environment with pharmacists, technicians, and clerks working together to ensure timely prescription fulfilment.

Nice-to-Have Skills

Pharmacy technician with experience in a high-volume retail environment.

Licensing Requirements

Tech : Must be registered with the Maryland Board of Pharmacy (MDBOP).

Interview Process

Format : In-person at the pharmacy.

Rounds : Single round.

Video / Phone : Not applicable.

Technicality : Informal; includes a tour and explanation of duties

Pharmacy Floor Technician

Picking, labelling, scanning and otherwise preparing the finished prescription for final verification by a pharmacist

Responsibilities :

Fills daily drug orders accurately and efficiently in a timely manner, under the supervision of a pharmacist

Assists in processing returned drugs and recycle / dispose per procedure

Assist in prepacking frequently ordered medications, label and store, as needed during low volume times

Packages materials and products manually

Pull / pick medications from shelving and other medication storage areas (prepack racks)

Applies labels to blister cards and then scans product for accuracy check

Alerts pharmacist on duty of any medication / product that is not scanning properly

Maintains designated workstation areas and replenishes all stock supplies needed

Follow all applicable government regulations including HIPPA

Overtime, holidays and weekends may be required and / or expected

Complies with departmental policies regarding safety, attendance, and dress code.

Other duties as assigned

Minimum (Required) : (must be met in order to perform the job at the required level)

High School diploma or equivalent

Ability to work at a moderate speed

Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English

Possess and Maintain a Clear and Active MD Pharmacy Technician License issued by MD Board of Pharmacy

Previous pharmacy technician experience

Physical Demands :

May sit, stand, stoop, bend and walk intermittently during the day. May sit or stand seven (7) to ten (10) hours per day. May be necessary to work extended hours as needed. Finger dexterity to operate office equipment required. May need to lift up to twenty-five (25) pounds on occasion. Visual acuity to see and read fine prints. Specific vision abilities required by this role include close vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus. Must be able to hear normal voice sounds. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this role.