Pharmacy Technician MedAC- PRN (day shift)

General Summary of Position

Performs any combination of duties to assist a pharmacist in a distribution setting, Pulls / fills medications in prepared dosage forms including not limited to oral solids, oral liquids, nebulizers and injectables.

Receives and stores incoming medication and supplies. Counts stock and maintains inventory records. Processes records (electronic and paper) of medications requested and dispensed, compute charges and enters data into computer.

Maintains a clean work environment, including cleaning equipment. Works closely with healthcare facilities being serviced, medication repackager and drug wholesaler to ensure the uninterrupted provision of medications, within the agreed upon timeframe.

Completes daily assignments on time and accurately, in a cooperative and team environment.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Accepts and implements general instructions on routine work and detailed instructions on new assignments.
• 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 adequate inventory including placing orders to repackager and wholesaler as requested.
• Organizes medications and delivery containers for expedited verification by a pharmacist.
• Participates in multidisciplinary quality and service improvement teams as appropriate. Participates in meetings, serves on committees and represents the department and hospital / facility in community outreach efforts as appropriate.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Prepares and secures medication totes for delivery by the designated timeframe; meets fill and delivery timeframes.
• Pulls medication fill list; expedites the filling of medications and ensures labeling accuracy.
• Receives medication order from repackeger and wholesaler, verify packing slip to what was received, noting any discrepancies and stock into pick station or back-up inventory location.
• Restocks picking stations and back-up inventory locations and verifies inventory counts.
• Sorts medications by designated delivery area and ensures labeling accuracy.
• Verifies dispensing counts and completes documentation for accurate billing / invoicing in the computer.
• Works on assignments that are semi-routine with the ability to recognize deviation from accepted practice as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma required or
• equivalent. required

Experience

1-2 years Pharmacy experience required and

Licenses and Certifications

Registered technician in Maryland, nationally accredited certification (. PTCB) within 6 months of hire. within 180 Days required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Reading, writing, addition and subtraction skills.
• Knowledge of pharmacy operations, good written and verbal communication and computer skills.

Why MedStar Health?

At MedStar Health, we understand that our ability to treat others well begins with how we treat each other. We work hard to foster an inclusive and positive environment where our associates feel valued, connected, and empowered.

We live up to this promise through :

• Strong emphasis on teamwork our associates feel connected to each other and our mission as an organization. In return, our effective team environment generates positive patient outcomes and high associate satisfaction ratings that exceed the national benchmark.
• Strategic focus on equity, inclusion, & diversity we are committed to equity for all people and communities. We continue to build a diverse and inclusive workplace where people feel a sense of belonging and the ability to contribute to equitable care delivery and improved community health outcomes at all levels of the organization.
• Comprehensive total rewards package including competitive pay, generous paid time off, great health and wellness benefits, retirement savings, education assistance, and so much more.
• More career opportunities closer to home as the largest healthcare provider in the Baltimore-Washington, . region, there are countless opportunities to grow your career and fulfill your aspirations.

About MedStar Health

MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, ., region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation, and research.

Our team of 32,000 includes physicians, nurses, residents, fellows, and many other clinical and non-clinical associates working in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest home health provider 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 Health is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education, professional development, and personal fulfillment of our whole team.

Together, we use the best of our minds and the best of our hearts to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities.

It’s how we treat people.

MedStar Health is an Equal Opportunity (EO) Employer and assures equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. We hire people to work in different locations, and we comply with the federal, state and local laws governing each of those locations.

MedStar Health makes all decisions regarding employment, including for example, hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, benefit eligibility, discipline, and discharge without regard to any protected status, including race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political affiliations, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local EO laws.

If you receive an offer of employment, it is MedStar Health's policy to hire its employees on an at-will basis, which means you or MedStar Health may terminate this relationship at any time, for any reason.