Pharmacy Technician III

General Summary of Position
Under the direct supervision of a pharmacist, the Pharmacy Technician III prepares and fills routine orders for prescribed medications; restocks automated dispensing machines; repackages medications; and 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.
• Under the supervision of the licensed Pharmacist, prepares oral topical and all parenteral medications for dispensing to patients including the selection, labeling and packaging of appropriate pharmaceuticals using appropriate IV equipment and filling of medication carts.
• Consistently provides cross coverage for specialty pharmacy technician roles participating in multi-functional pharmacy technician duties capacity at least 60% of the scheduled shift.
• 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 inventory management.
• Training of new associates within the department is required.
• Assists pharmacists in obtaining patient specific information as appropriate for safe medication management.
• Preparation: Safely and accurately prepares all medications in the most ready to administer form (including hazardous medications and sterile products) using proper techniques, calculations and appropriate precautions.
• Participates in multi-disciplinary quality and service improvement teams.
• Performs 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 Maryland Board of Pharmacy required upon hire
• National pharmacy technician such as the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or National Health Career Association (NHA) certification required upon hire