Pharmacy Technician II

PRN Pharmacy TechnicianThe Inpatient pharmacy at MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital is hiring a PRN Pharmacy Technician.Under the direct supervision of a pharmacist, the Pharmacy Technician prepares and fills routine orders for prescribed medications; restocks automated dispensing machines; repackages medications; compounds both sterile and non-sterile medications.Primary Duties and ResponsibilitiesAssists pharmacists in obtaining patient specific information as appropriate for safe medication management. Under direct supervision participates in the exchange of information with appropriate healthcare professionals and staff.Refills and replaces medications in automated medication dispensing machines throughout the hospital. Troubleshoots and services automated medication dispensing machines as needed. Appropriately labels all medications and chemicals used to prepare medications with contents expiration dates and appropriated warnings. Routinely inspects all medication storage areas according to hospital's policy. Adheres to all laws regulations and hospital policies regarding the management and handling of recalled discontinued unused expired or returned medications. Inspects returned medications for integrity before returning to pharmacy stock. Segregates outdated or recalled medications from pharmacy stock.Participates in the evaluation of the hospital's medication management system for risk points and identifies areas to improve safety.Safely and accurately prepares all medications in the most ready to administer form (including hazardous medications and sterile products) using proper techniques, calculations and appropriate precautions.Selection and Procurement: Ensures that medications are selected and procured based on departmental criteria. Demonstrates a working knowledge of the formulary list and the formulary process. Adheres to policies and procedures regarding the procurement of non-formulary medications. Adheres to policies and procedures that address medication shortages outages emergency and disaster situations. If applicable adheres to policies and procedures regarding the 340B Drug Pricing Program.Minimal QualificationsHigh School Diploma or GED requiredCompletion of an approved/accredited Pharmacy Technician training program preferredExperience6 months related pharmacy technician experienceHospital environment experience preferredLicenses and CertificationsRegistered Pharmacy Technician through the Maryland Board of Pharmacy required upon hireNational Pharmacy Technician license such as the PTCB or ExCPT required within six months of employmentThis position has a hiring range of USD $19.55 - USD $34.25 /Hr.