Certified Pharmacy Technician

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Job Title: Certified Pharmacy Technician

Employment Type: Full-time

Shift: Night

Position Highlights:

• Competitive Salary: Reflects your skills and experience.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental & Vision, Paid Time Off (PTO), Free Parking, Metro Access, Tuition Reimbursement, and 403(b) Retirement Plan.
• Quality of Life: Flexible work schedules to support a healthy work-life balance.
• Advancement: Career growth opportunities within the organization.
• Location: Holy Cross Health operates two hospitals and four healthcare centers, all within a short driving distance from Washington, DC, and Baltimore, MD.

Description:

• Full-Time Position
• Reporting to: Pharmacist and Director of Pharmacy
• Role Overview: The Certified Pharmacy Technician supports pharmacists by preparing and distributing medications, managing drug inventory, and maintaining patient records. This role requires specialized training in handling controlled substances, IV admixtures, and cytotoxic drugs, all performed under a pharmacist's supervision, with a focus on improving patient satisfaction, reducing costs, and enhancing care quality.

Responsibilities:

• Medication Preparation and Distribution: Assist in preparing and distributing medications throughout the hospital.
• Inventory Management: Maintain drug inventory and ensure accurate charging and record-keeping for patients.
• Specialized Tasks: Handle controlled substances, prepare IV admixtures, and manage cytotoxic drug preparations with advanced training.
• Supervision: Perform all tasks under the supervision of a registered pharmacist, ensuring compliance with legal and safety standards.
• Quality Improvement: Contribute to efforts to enhance patient satisfaction, reduce costs, and improve the quality of care.

Required Education and Certifications:

• Licensure/Certification:
  • National Pharmacy Technician Certification (Pharmacy students actively enrolled in an accredited pharmacy school are exempt).
  • Registration with the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Board of Pharmacy.
• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Skills:
  • Ability to pass a math/pharmaceutical calculation test.
  • Effective communication skills in English, both spoken and written.
  • Ability to work cooperatively with hospital and pharmacy staff to meet departmental objectives.
  • Ability to handle frequent interruptions and adapt to changes in workload and work schedule.

Preferred:

• One year of IV admixture and chemotherapy experience
• Hospital experience preferred

Pay Range: $20.07- $28.99

Pay is based on experience, skills and education.  Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

Holy Cross Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to Minority/Females/disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V) status

About Us:

Holy Cross Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit health system serving more than 240,000 individuals annually from Maryland's two largest counties—Montgomery and Prince George's counties. Holy Cross Health has earned numerous national awards, clinical designations, and accreditations across a wide range of specialties for providing innovative, high-quality health care services.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
 

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.