What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacy Technician II PRN position at University of Maryland Medical System?
Job Requirements
Company Description
When you come to the University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center, you’re coming to more than simply a beautiful 37-acre, 218-bed suburban Baltimore, Maryland campus. You’re embarking on a professional journey that encourages opportunities, values a team atmosphere, and makes convenience and flexibility a priority. Joining our team of healthcare professionals means you’ll be contributing to a locally and nationally recognized institution. UM St. Joseph has been recognized by The Leapfrog Group as a grade ‘A’ hospital and by U.S. News & World Report as #3 in both the state and Baltimore Metro area, making UM St. Joseph the highest-ranking community hospital in Mary
land. In addition, we’ve been consistently recognized as a top employer by Baltimore magazine.
Job Description
PRN - Rotating shift (including evenings) with weekend requirements
Towson, MD
Under pharmacist supervision, 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.
We are looking for talented professionals to join our team at University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center.
When you come to University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center, you’re coming to more than simply a beautiful 37-acre, 224- bed suburban Towson, MD campus. You’re embarking on a professional journey that encourages opportunities, values a team atmosphere, and makes convenience and flexibility a priority.
As a team member at St. Joseph Medical Center, you’ll experience:
Work Experience
Requirements
Company Description
When you come to the University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center, you’re coming to more than simply a beautiful 37-acre, 218-bed suburban Baltimore, Maryland campus. You’re embarking on a professional journey that encourages opportunities, values a team atmosphere, and makes convenience and flexibility a priority. Joining our team of healthcare professionals means you’ll be contributing to a locally and nationally recognized institution. UM St. Joseph has been recognized by The Leapfrog Group as a grade ‘A’ hospital and by U.S. News & World Report as #3 in both the state and Baltimore Metro area, making UM St. Joseph the highest-ranking community hospital in Mary
land. In addition, we’ve been consistently recognized as a top employer by Baltimore magazine.
Job Description
PRN - Rotating shift (including evenings) with weekend requirements
Towson, MD
Under pharmacist supervision, 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.
We are looking for talented professionals to join our team at University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center.
When you come to University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center, you’re coming to more than simply a beautiful 37-acre, 224- bed suburban Towson, MD campus. You’re embarking on a professional journey that encourages opportunities, values a team atmosphere, and makes convenience and flexibility a priority.
As a team member at St. Joseph Medical Center, you’ll experience:
- A supportive and collaborative work environment
- A comprehensive benefits package including health, vision and dental coverage including prescription drug coverage - Tax-Free Savings Plans, Tuition Reimbursement, and generous paid time off.
- Free Parking & On-Site Fitness Center
- Recognition: We have a positive points recognition program designed to reward and recognize our outstanding employees; employees can also recognize their peers
- On-Site Daycare
- Selects, packages, and labels medication and supply orders for inspection and approval by a pharmacist. Processes medication orders following proper protocol including accurate data entry of patient information, insurance information (if applicable), and medication order details for verification. Selects correct drug product, fills, and matches labels for each medication order.
- Maintains, tracks, and monitors inventory levels of medications and pharmaceutical supplies in accordance with established par levels and informs the appropriate individual of stock needs and shortages.
- Uses general knowledge of medical informatics including order‐entry systems, automated dispensing devices, bar‐code packaging devices, bar‐code medication administration (BCMA) systems, clinical integrated systems and system/application maintenance in the performance of daily duties.
- Calculates, measures and compounds intravenous sterile medications in accordance with USP 797, USP 800, and other established practices and policies and may include hazardous drugs.
- Obtains detailed, comprehensive medication history from various sources using strong communication skills for further pharmacist verification, and/or performs specialized medication handling/processing and/or compounding practices for unique patient populations.
Work Experience
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required
- Minimum of 6 months experience as a Pharmacy Technician required
- Maryland Pharmacy Tech licensure required
- 1 year of Pharmacy Technician experience preferred
- Med History experience preferred
- National certification preferred