Pharmacy Technician I Job at MedStar Health, Washington DC

  • MedStar Health
  • Washington DC

Job Description

Pharmacy Technician I at MedStar Health The Pharmacy Technician I assists the Pharmacist in preparing and distributing medications to patients. The Pharmacy Technician performs designated technical functions to facilitate pharmacy operations. Primary Duties And Responsibilities Under the supervision of the licensed Pharmacist prepares oral and topical medications for dispensing to patients including the selection labeling and packaging of appropriate pharmaceuticals and filling of medication carts. Assists patients, nurses, physicians and others with medication order requests and pharmacy related needs. Monitors stock inventory levels and medication expiration dates for pharmacy areas and replenishes medications as needed. Conducts monthly/periodic inspections of patient care/department areas. Pulls fills and replaces medications in the automated medication dispensing machines and transports to appropriate nursing unit(s). Services the Pyxis machines as needed. Performs hourly or more frequent deliveries and retrieves medications including narcotics and pharmacy supplies to/from patient care and satellite pharmacy areas based on patient care needs. Repackages individual unit-of-use packaging when not otherwise available. Loads and unloads the TUG and restocks medications in the store room as needed. Empties the TUG and resends as needed. Logs all TUG related issues. Completes and maintains relevant controlled substance inventory logs/records. Exchanges medication carts and the IV batch and recycles all in-date medications. Disposes of all expired medications based on departmental policy. Maintains clean and orderly workstations. Minimal Qualifications Education High School Diploma or GED required. Experience 6 months of retail or hospital experience or a diploma from an approved pharmacy technician training program required. Licenses and Certifications DC DOH - Pharmacy Technician Registration required. PTCB - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board or equivalent national certification within 180 Days required. This position has a hiring range of USD $20.64 - USD $31.30 /Hr. Seniority level Not Applicable Employment type Full-time Job function Health Care Provider Industries Hospitals and Health Care #J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time

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