Certified Pharmacy Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Pharmacy Technician - Outpatient

Ft. Belvoir, VA

Schedule:

Pharmacy Technicians are required to work on rotating schedules, pharmacy shifts are 6:45am to 3:15pm and 9:45am to 6:15pm Monday through Friday.  Saturday shifts will be required once or twice a month from 8:45am to 5:15pm.  All staff must be able to work all shifts as outlined above.

Position Duties and Responsibilities:

• Shall possess a working knowledge of pharmaceutical terminology, common drugs, medication dosage forms, storage and security requirements for drugs, and the operation of common pharmacy equipment.
• Shall possess extensive knowledge of pharmaceuticals to include therapeutics, dosage, nomenclature, side effects, interactions and incompatibilities. 
• Must be intimately familiar with all aspects of the Outpatient and Inpatient Drug Distribution System.
• Shall receive and interpret outpatient prescriptions or inpatient medication orders. Assist pharmacist in selecting and preparing medications.
• Shall maintain necessary prescription files and other records in accordance with applicable regulations and standard operating procedures.
• Shall maintain thorough familiarity with MTF therapeutic formulary, dispensing policies, and requirements for eligibility for care.
• Shall be accountable for all controlled substances dispensed to the single tablet, capsule or similar unit for all controlled substances dispensed.
• Shall provide drug information to other health care professionals and patients when requested.
• Shall display a helpful, courteous manner to patients, visitors, and staff explaining options, and recommending solutions based on facts.
• Shall utilize the Composite Health Care System (CHCS), AHLTA outpatient medical record, and ESSENTRIS inpatient medical record and the Ambulatory Data System (ADS). The Government will provide training in the use of both systems and any other ADP system implemented by the Army/DHA.
• Perform services under this contract shall have sufficient skills to perform tasks that include the following:
  • Complete all required paperwork.
  • Utilize paraprofessionals as appropriate.
  • Perform documentation and patient care IAW JC guidelines.
  • Assume additional administrative or clinical duties as requested to ensure sustainment of normal clinic operations and ensure compliance with JC standards. Ensuring enforcement of clinic SOPs and standards.
  • Compounding medications for inpatient or outpatient use which require extemporaneous manufacturing procedures (sterile and non-sterile) to include parenteral nutrition and chemotherapy IAW best practice standards such as USP Chapter 797.
• Quality Improvement shall include the following responsibilities:
  • Uphold established patient care and practice standards.
  • Review and submit reports as required.
  • May be assigned to other clinics in the FBCH footprint on a temporary basis as needed or for additional on the job training.
  • Participate in all mandatory training.

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Shall have transcript verifying Certified Pharmacy Technician education provided with resume.
• Must possess and maintain current certification (with no limitations, stipulations, or pending adverse actions) by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board. 
• Shall have and maintain current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS). Certification must be by American Heart Association and individual must demonstrate ability to initiate CPR in event of respirator or cardiopulmonary arrest.
• Minimum of the equivalent of 16 hours per week work experience as a Certified Pharmacy Technician throughout the last year.
• Must be a US Citizen.

Potomac Healthcare Solutions offers the following benefits:

• Medical Insurance with PPO and HSA Options (United Healthcare)
• Dental Insurance (Humana)*
• Vision Insurance (Humana)*
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Health Savings Account with Employer Match
• Prescription Drug Program
• Employer Paid Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability (Mutual of Omaha)*
• Voluntary Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability (Mutual of Omaha)*
• Relocation Assistance
• 10 Days Paid Time Off
• 11 Federal Holidays
• Continuing Education Assistance/License Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Incentives and More

NOTE: *Effective the 1st day of the month following start date

About Potomac Healthcare Solutions:
Potomac Healthcare Solutions is an award-winning, dynamic, and rapidly growing healthcare services company with a proven background in providing world-class health services for both government and commercial organizations. We are actively recruiting skilled, caring practitioners to support our rapidly growing program base and supported healthcare facilities. If you would like to be a part of a quality-driven organization and make a difference, we would like to talk to you!

If you do not find interest in this opportunity but know of someone who may, we kindly ask that you refer the individual to Potomac Healthcare Solutions by forwarding this job posting. 

Potomac Healthcare Solutions, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.