Job Description

Pharmacy Technician

Bel Air, Maryland

Rotating shift (including evenings) with every other weekend requirements

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. Its 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 Pharmacy Technician you will:

• Perform clerical and technical tasks in the preparation, delivery, procurement and dispensing of pharmaceuticals within the hospital setting.
• Interact with other healthcare providers and patient populations ranging from the neonate to elderly.

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, performs clerical and technical tasks in the preparation, delivery, procurement and dispensing of pharmaceuticals within the hospital setting.Interacts with other healthcare providers and patient populations ranging from the neonate to elderly. MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Education & Training:High School diploma or equivalent required. Valid Registration as Pharmacy Technician by the Maryland Board of Pharmacy. Work Orientation & Experience:Prior hospital pharmacy technician experience is preferred. 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; Ability to perform the manipulative and recordkeeping functions associated with the dispensing of prescriptions for ambulatory patients, including the completion of the billing; 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 manufacturing, compounding, and labeling of drug products; Working knowledge of the procedures and operations related to aseptic (IV) compounding and parenteral admixture operations.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Valid Registration as a Pharmacy Technician by the Maryland Board of Pharmacy

Preferred:

• Prior hospital pharmacy technician experience is preferred