Pharmacy Technician

Pharmacy Technician

Matrix Providers is hiring a Pharmacy Technician to join our team of talented professionals providing healthcare services to Military Service Members and their families at Fort Meade Kimbrough Ambulatory Care Center.

Employment Status: Full-time

Compensation: This is an hourly position, paid bi-weekly $20.08-$24.48 per hour plus $5.09 H&W

Schedule: The normal hours of work are Monday through Friday, between the hours of 7:30 am 4:30 pm hours (excluding federal holidays). The exact hours of duty will be coordinated between the Contractor and the department. 40 hours per week. Current Schedule: Monday to Friday 7:30 am 4:30 pm or 8:00 am 5:00 pm

Benefits: Competitive financial package with a comprehensive insurance package including health, dental, vision, and life coverage. Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays (Outlined in Handbook), 401(k) Plan

Requirements:

• Degree: Certificate
• Education: Graduate from a formal pharmacy technician program accredited by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) or a formal pharmacy technician program (i.e., technical, hospital, or retail-based program) or a formal medical services training program of the United States Military.
• Certification: Certified by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB). BLS - Basic Life Support through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Experience: One year of experience within the last two years as a pharmacy technician.

Job Summary:

• Dispense medications by filling new and refill prescriptions and entering prescription orders into pharmacy databases.
• Receive, interpret, and process outpatient prescriptions and inpatient medication orders while assisting pharmacists with medication preparation.
• Provide medication-related support by responding to patient and provider inquiries, monitoring drug interactions, and reporting adverse drug reactions.
• Maintain accurate prescription files, medication records, and documentation in compliance with regulations and standard operating procedures.
• Manage pharmaceutical inventory through ordering, stocking, restocking, supply monitoring, and reporting out-of-stock items.
• Conduct quality assurance activities, including drug storage inspections, expired inventory reviews, workload tracking, and error reporting.
• Ensure accountability and security of medications, including controlled substances, while following storage and dispensing requirements.
• Utilize MHS Genesis Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and other pharmacy automation systems to support patient care and pharmacy operations.
• Provide drug information and education to healthcare professionals and patients while delivering courteous, patient-centered customer service.
• Support clinic operations and regulatory compliance by participating in quality improvement programs, inspections, peer reviews, staff meetings, mandatory training, and Joint Commission standards activities.

Pharmacy Information:

• Dual-Location Operations: Work primarily at the Main Hospital (KACC) from 7:30 AM 4:30 PM, with potential rotation or coverage shifts at the PX Refill Pharmacy located one mile away (8:00 AM 5:00 PM).
• Core Pharmacy Duties: Manage high-volume tasks including dispensing prescriptions at the windows, accurately filling medications at designated pharmacy stations, and managing Pyxis/Script Center automated dispensing systems.
• Strict Punctuality Standards: Expectation to arrive early so windows are fully operational with shutters up precisely at 7:30 AM, while strictly adhering to scheduled breaks and lunch blocks.
• Workplace Pace & Flow: Experience a steady to extremely busy workflow, with peak volume hitting on Monday through Wednesday mornings (due to dental surgeries) and accelerating across all Thursday and Friday afternoons.
• Team Structure: Collaborate within a diverse pharmacy team consisting of 2 Pharmacists, 3 GS staff, 2 active-duty personnel, and contractors mobilized flexibly to support staff call-outs.