Job descriptions:

• Is knowledgeable and efficient with calculations necessary in compounding.

• Places medications in designated areas for the pharmacist to check sends/delivers medications as required.
• Is knowledgeable with regard to the proper use and handling of hazardous medications.
• Compounds and handles hazardous medications in accordance with established guidelines and regulations (i.e. USP 797, USP 795, and USP 800)
• Answers phones in a courteous and timely manner.
• Attends to customers in a timely manner.
• Assists in the preparation of stat items investigating and preparing missing medications and serves as a bridge between the customer and the pharmacist
• Reorders as necessary to maintain a continuous inventory of medications and supplies.
• Receives, checks in, and restocks medications ordered through a wholesaler and other vendors
• Compounds specialty drug products.
• Uses aseptic technique when compounding sterile drug products.
• Completes accurate documentation of items compounded and repackaged.
• Performs quality control activities related to sterile compounding and the cleanroom per company policy
• Is familiar with, and strives to meet, various guidelines and recommendations as put forth by various governing bodies.
• Works to ensure compliance with accreditation standards, State, Federal, OSHA, and other regulatory standards.
• Follows all agency department policy and procedures.
• Assists with refill requests from patients and help pharmacists as required.
• Deliver medications to clients and doctor clinics. Must have a clean driving record.
• Completes other projects and duties as assigned by Pharmacy management.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma / GED (or higher) or equivalent work experience
• Registered with the Maryland Board of Pharmacy as a pharmacy technician
• Proficiency with computer and Windows PC applications including the ability to navigate and learn new and complex computer system application

Soft Skills

• Must be able to communicate and problem solve effectively with all educational levels and with a variety of professional disciplines as well as with patients, families, staff, and physicians.
• Must possess both verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal relationship skills, and problem-solving skills.
• Requires independent thinking, excellent communication, listening, writing, and analytical skills.
• Requires strong organizational, operational, and time management skills with the ability to coordinate multiple activities simultaneously.
• Must be able to solve mathematical problems accurately and efficiently.
• Drive and delivery medications to local locations.

Physical Requirements:

• Have the manual dexterity, eye-hand coordination, fine and gross motor skills, and tactile abilities to perform such functions as necessary to scope of practice.
• Be capable of working with highly technical equipment.
• Lifting or moving of equipment and materials up to 20 pounds.
• Bend, stand, walk, squat, reach, and stretch frequently.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $17.00 - $21.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Office
• Outpatient

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Holidays
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Pharmacy technician experience: 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person