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Pharmacy Technician - MGUH - PRN

MedStar Health
United States, D.C., Washington
May 21, 2025
General Summary of Position Performs technical duties related to drug distribution and dispensing as a member of the pharmaceutical team to improve the outcome and quality of patient care, under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist. These functions are performed in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations and Georgetown University Hospital's philosophy, policies, procedures and standards. Primary Duties and Responsibilities Prepares all medications for dispensing. Includes drug selection, labeling, and packaging. Compounds extemporaneous products in accordance with the established procedures Pre-packs oral medications in accordance with established standards and procedures. Performs all Pyxis functions including but not limited to pending, loading, refilling and unloading medications Delivers filled orders to assigned nursing units and departments as scheduled and as needed. Assists in checking or investigating missing dose requests and prints required labels from the standardized Pharmacy computer program. Prepares parenteral admixture solutions. Monitors stock inventory levels, expiration dates, and replenishes supplies of all stock drugs, communicating status/availability of drugs e.g. out of stock drugs. Processes drug charges/credits an restocks return medications. Utilizes computerized controlled drug system in the dispensing and returning of Schedule Drugs. Performs quality improvement activities such as code carts, and checking outdated medications. Demonstrates on a consistent basis, C2C behaviors which comprise and maintains open and appropriate communications and an atmosphere of caring, concern, respect and support for patients, visitors, medical staff and coworkers. Demonstrates excellence in internal and external customer service ability in the areas of communication and service (i.e. answering the telephone after 3 rings and responding to issues in a timely manner). Assumes other duties and responsibilities that are appropriate to the position and area. The above responsibilities are a general description of the level and nature of the work assigned to this classification and is not to be considered as all inclusive. Minimum Qualifications Education High School Diploma or GED required or Two years of College completed preferred Experience 1-2 years Minimum of 2 years of hospital pharmacy experience (with IV admixture) preferred Licenses and Certifications LPT - Licensed Pharmacy Tech Pharmacy Technician Certification Upon Hire preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Must have good written and verbal communication skills. Must have ability to utilize computer equipment, prepackaging machines, needles/syringes, and medication carts. Needs basic mathematical skills and a working knowledge of the metric system. This position has a hiring range of $19.17 - $33.08