Pharmacy Technician
Children's National HospitalAbout the role
Kids Are Our Everything.
Department
10314 Pharmacy Services
Pay Range
$23.68 - $46.55
About the Role:
The Pharmacist technician will assist Pharmacists with technical and supportive functions, train and provide orientation and guidiance to newly hired
pharmacy technicians to the CNMC's way of doing things, establish and maintain good relationships with the health care team, coordinate responses and resolutions with appropriate internal and external parties, perform all tasks in a timely and safe manner that is consistent with hospital policies, procedures as well as state and federal laws.
What You’ll Bring:
Minimum Education
High School Diploma or GED (Required) Or
Associate's Degree science related field and 1 year of hospital experience as a hospital Pharmacy technician (Preferred)
Minimum Work Experience
2 years Experience in a hospital (Preferred)
Required Skills/Knowledge
Accurate data entry skills
Able to read write and speak English fluently
Strong time management and organizational skills
Excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing.
Required Licenses and Certifications
Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) Registered Pharmacy technician in the District of Columbia (Required)
Functional Accountabilities
Order Processing
Possess accurate data entry skills
Able to read write and speak English fluently
Experienced in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
Fill, sort and deliver medication orders in a timely and efficient manner
Able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure; this may include using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals and being able to compute rate, ratio, and percent
Strong time management and organizational skills
IV Preparation
Able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure; this may include using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals and being able to compute rate, ratio, and percent
Strong time management and organizational skills
Self-motivated and able to work independently
Flexible and proactive to meet varied patient needs
Excellent attention to detail
Dedicated to excellence and quality
Inventory Control
Responsible for inventory control.
Communicates effectively with pharmacy purchaser about low stock items that need to be ordered.
Performs monthly unit and section inspections to identify expired and soon to expire medication
Maintain records of controlled substance orders, receipts and disposition.
Maintain pyxis medication levels and accuracy of medication placement.
Purchasing and Invoicing
Coordinate purchasing of drugs and related items, note receipt of product, processes invoices, and assures payment through system.
Customer Service
Excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing.
Able to effectively present information to the patient and in small group situations
Able to collaborate with other healthcare professionals
Anticipate and responds to customers needs; follows up until needs are met
Strong interpersonal and people skills.
Benefits That Support You:
• Comprehensive health coverage, including medical, prescription, infertility, and transgender health services.
• Generous paid time off, including vacation accrual from day one, sick leave, holidays, and a personal day.
• Financial wellness support, including a 401(k) plan and healthcare and dependent care spending accounts.
• Employer-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability coverage, with optional supplemental plans.
• Additional perks, including tuition assistance, fitness resources, employee assistance, commuter benefits, and more.
Why Join Us:
• Nationally Recognized Excellence – Consistently ranked among the Top 10 Children’s Hospitals in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.
• Leading Pediatric Care – One of the largest and most comprehensive children’s hospitals in the country, offering nationally ranked specialties and cutting-edge treatments.
• Innovation & Research – A premier academic medical center with a st
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