Overnight Pharmacy Technician III

About the Job General Summary of Position The Inpatient Pharmacy at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital is hiring a Pharmacy Technician III. This is a full-time, overnight position offering a 7-on/7-off schedule. The Pharmacy Technician III prepares and fills routine orders for prescribed medications; restocks automated dispensing machines; repackages medications; compounds both sterile and non-sterile medications.

Performs designated advanced level technical functions to facilitate pharmacy operations. Primary Duties and Responsibilities Consistently fulfills all the duties and responsibilities of the Pharmacy Technician II with progression. Performs higher level duties as needed by the department including but not limited to: controlled substance monitoring, process improvement and procedure development procurement, discrepancy resolution and report generation, and inventory management.

Training of new associates within the department is required. Consistently provides cross coverage for specialty pharmacy technician roles participating in multi-functional pharmacy technician duties. Preparation: Safely and accurately prepares all medications in the most ready to administer form (including hazardous medications and sterile products) Ensures that medications are properly and safely stored throughout the hospital.

Stores controlled substances in such a manner to prevent diversion in accordance with state and federal laws and regulations. Transports medication to patient care units placing in the designated delivery locations within established departmental standards for turnaround times. IV Compounding: performs IV preparation under sterile technique packages medication for distribution and maintains daily production logs according.

Per site needs Tech III may be cross trained to perform medication history and/or hazardous prep tech limited duties and responsibilities. Other duties as assigned. Minimal Qualifications Education High School Diploma or GED required Completion of an approved/accredited Pharmacy Technician Training Program required AA/BS or some college credits in Natural or Physical sciences and/or Business Management preferred One year of relevant education may be substituted for one year of required work experience Experience 3-4 years Hospital Pharmacy Technician Experience required 1-2 years IV Admixture and Pharmacy Automation Experience preferred Licenses and Certifications PHRMTECH-R - Registered Pharmacy Technician through the DC Board of Pharmacy required upon hire CPhT (Certified Pharmacy Technician) National Pharmacy Technician Certification such as PTCB or ExCPT required upon hire This position has a hiring range of USD $22.48 - USD $39.75 /Hr.