Registered Pharmacy Technician III (RPT), Outpatient Oncology

Company Description

Experience the highest level of appreciation at UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center — named Top Workplace in the Baltimore area by The Baltimore Sun two years in a row (2019 & 2020); Top Workplace in the USA for 2021!  As part of the acclaimed University of Maryland Medical System, our facility is one of three ANCC Pathway to Excellence® designated hospitals in Maryland. UM BWMC features one of the state’s busiest emergency departments, as well as a team of experts who care for our community and one another.  The University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center (UMBWMC) provides the highest quality health care services to the communities we serve. Our medical center is home to leading-edge technology, nationally recognized quality, personalized service and outstanding people. We have 285 licensed beds and we’re home to 3,200 employees and over 800 physicians. Our expert physicians and experienced, compassionate staff are connected to medical practices in the local community as well as at University of Maryland Medical Center in downtown Baltimore. For patients, this means access to high-quality care and research discoveries aimed at improving Maryland’s health.  Our physicians and nursing staff specialize in emergency, acute, medical-surgical and critical care. In addition, our medical center is home to many Centers of Excellence, offering expert outpatient health care.

Job Description

General Summary

Under the supervision of Pharmacists, assists in the formulation, preparation, dispensing, and delivery of medications and pharmaceutical supplies.

Principal Responsibilities and Tasks

1. Functions as a collaborative team member/demonstrates commitment to group goals and teamwork as it pertains to Pharmacy discipline.

2. Participates as support in the Care Team using skills/qualifications of the Pharmacy Technician.

3. Receives and reviews medication requests to be processed in a timely manner.

4. Assesses departmental needs and performs duties considering staffing.

5. Enters medication orders into the computer, fills medication orders and gives to pharmacists for review and verification.

6. Files physician orders, once computer order entry process is complete, as well as processing of transfers and discharges.

7. Types medication and pharmaceutical labels for non-unit does medications.

8. Fills reports from Pyxis, loading and unloading, as necessary.

9. Answers telephone to receive, record and/or provide information within scope of authority; refers appropriate requests/questions to pharmacist.

10. Accurately fills and exchanges Sub-Acute Unit carts.

11. Evaluates stock levels and performs to standard restocking to include IV room; advises Inventory Control Technician of low stock levels.

12. Adheres to all hospital and departmental policies and procedures/objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control.

13. Prepares outpatient prescriptions by typing labels, calculate costs, pull appropriate amount of medications, and give to pharmacist for review and verifications.

14. Processes requests for floor stock medications, departmental orders and charges for same.

15. Under the direct supervision of a pharmacist, reconstitutes, performs necessary calculations, labels and prepares injectable medications and IV admixtures for distribution (including TPN’s and Chemotherapy).

16. Maintains the Pharmacy and IV Room in a clean and orderly manner.

17. Cleans equipment used in performance of duties. Assist in the care and maintenance of department, departmental equipment and supplies.

18. Plays an active role in training of new employees, students, and volunteers.

19. Utilizes appropriate customer relations skills when interaction with patients, families, visitors, hospital staff, etc. to ensure all customers are treated with respect and dignity.

20. Ensures the confidentiality and respects the rights of patients and employees and the confidentiality of all hospital and departmental documents.

21. Evaluates the hospital’s needs for medications and reports Pharmacy’s stock levels to the Pharmacy Purchasing Specialist

22. Demonstrates effective verbal communication skills in the following areas:

a. Appropriate phone/intercom manners.

b. Concise Report to Director when appropriate.

c. Polite requests for assistance.

d. Keeping excessive “chatter” at a minimum in Patient Care Areas and Pharmacy.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

1. High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) is required.

2. Completion of technician training program preferred.

3. Certified pharmacy technician preferred.

4. Registered as Registered Pharmacy Technician with State of Maryland within six months of