Lead Pharmacy Technician
Full time , Day Shift 
Bel Air, Maryland

Every Patient. Every Encounter. Every Day.

At University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health (UM UCH), you will join a highly dedicated and supportive team that has been providing high quality care to the community of Harford County for over 100 years. We proudly serve our patients and our community with unwavering commitment and exceptional care. It’s our passion for people that motivates us to do great work every single day.

Consistently named among the top 100 Best Places to Work in Maryland, our team members have the opportunity to grow professionally in a supportive and stimulating environment.

 As a member of our team, you will experience:

• A supportive, collaborative, and continuous learning work environment
• A comprehensive benefits package to support your health and a balanced lifestyle
• 403(b) savings plan with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement benefits

JOB SUMMARY: Under general supervision of a licensed pharmacist, fills medication orders and maintains inventory of drugs and supplies by following established standards and procedures. Properly handles non-hazardous, hazardous and controlled substances by observing proper safety procedures consistent with United States Pharmacopeia (USP) standards and federal and state regulations. Serves as a primary trainer for pharmacy team members. Assists pharmacy leadership in ensuring pharmacy and team member compliance with USP <797> and/or <800> standards. Acts as a role model, provides training, and supports the pharmacist-in-charge and/or leader with the daily activities of the pharmacy technicians.

University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health (UM UCH) offers the residents of northeastern Maryland an unparalleled combination of clinical expertise, leading-edge technology, and an exceptional patient experience.

A community-based, integrated, non-profit health system, our vision is to become the preferred, integrated health system creating the healthiest community in Maryland. We are dedicated to maintaining and improving the health of the people in our community through an integrated health delivery system that provides high quality care to all. Our commitment to service excellence is evident through a broad range of health care services, technologies and facilities. We work collaboratively with our community and other health organizations to serve as a resource for health promotion and education.

Today, UM UCH is the leading health care system and second largest private employer in Harford County. Our 3,500 team members and over 650 medical staff physicians serve residents of Harford County, eastern Baltimore County, and western Cecil County.

Requirements:

High School diploma or equivalent is required. Valid Registration as Pharmacy Technician by the Maryland Board of Pharmacy is required. Associate’s degree is preferred. National Certification (CPhtT) is required (or must be obtained within six months of hire).

Preferred:

• At least two (2) years previous hospital pharmacy technician experience is required. At least one-year previous experience in compounding low and medium risk sterile preparations.

• Skills & Abilities: Ability to solve mathematic/algebraic calculations required for dosage determinations and solution preparation. Ability to perform technical functions associated with drug distribution systems; input data accurately; maintain confidentiality. Strong written and oral communications skills. Working knowledge of pharmaceutical and medical terms, drug names, abbreviations, and symbols commonly used in prescribing, dispensing, administering, and charting of medications in the institution. Working knowledge of the general chemical and physical properties of drugs handled during preparation and delivery. Demonstrate working knowledge of drug dosages, routes of administration, and mechanical or automated delivery systems; Working knowledge of the procedures and operations related to compounding and labeling of drug products; Working knowledge of the procedures and operations related to aseptic (IV) compounding and parenteral admixture operations.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.