Medication Reconciliation Technician (Tech III), Rotating Shift, Shady Grove Pharmacy Department

Shady Grove Medical Center

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Shady Grove Medical Center seeks to hire a Pharmacy Technician in Rockville, Maryland. We're offering sign on bonuses up to $2,500.00.

We're seeking an experienced Pharmacy Technician who will embrace our mission to extend God's care through the ministry of physical, mental, and spiritual healing.

As a Pharmacy Technician III you will:
• Oversee and execute (with pharmacist supervision) specific operations such as: Sterile Compounding, Automation, Technology and Information Systems, Controlled Substances Dispensing and Diversion Prevention.
• Complete Medication History capture and documentation i.e maintain current knowledge of, and applying applicable regulatory and practice standards, generating reports, communicate and interact with other professionals and disciplines, maintaining vendor relationships, etc.
• Also be able to perform all duties in Pharmacy Tech I and Pharmacy Tech II positions; Serve as mentor and trainer to those in the Pharmacy Technician I and II roles.

Qualified candidates will possess:
• High school diploma or GED/equivalent required.
• Licensure as Pharmacy Technician by the Maryland Board of Pharmacy required.
• Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) required.
• PTCB Advanced Certification (CPhT-Adv); or PTCB Certificate in appropriate focus (ie - Medication History, Sterile Compounding, etc) preferred.
• At least 3 years experience in a hospital setting, with automated distribution systems, decentralized pharmacy services, and sterile compounding. Working knowledge of USP 795, 797, and 800 required.
• Specific advanced experience with area appropriate to role responsibilities (ie – Medication History, Sterile Compounding, etc) required.
• Previous experience with Cerner, Pyxis, Pharmogistics, Carousels preferred.

Work Schedule:

Rotating shifts including days, evenings, every other weekend and holidays. Not excluding, shift coverage in main pharmacy.

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At Adventist HealthCare our job is to care for you.

We do this by offering:

• Work life balance through nonrotating shifts

• Recognition and rewards for professional expertise

• 403(b) retirement plan

• Free Employee parking

• Benefits Eligible Positions:

  • Competitive, comprehensive benefit plans [including health, employer-paid disability and life insurance, PTO]

  • Employer retirement contribution and match after 1-year of eligible employment with 3 year vesting  

  • Ancillary benefits such as flexible spending, legal and pet insurance to meet the needs of employees and their eligible family members

  • Subsidized childcare at participating childcare centers

As a faith-based organization, with over a century of caring for the communities in the Maryland area, Adventist HealthCare has earned a reputation for high-quality, compassionate care. Adventist HealthCare was the first and is the largest healthcare provider in Montgomery County.

If you want to make a difference in someone’s life every day, consider a position with a team of professionals who are doing just that, making a difference.

Join the Adventist HealthCare team today, apply now to be considered!

COVID-19 Vaccination

Adventist HealthCare strongly recommends all applicants to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before commencing employment. Applicants may be required to furnish proof of vaccination.

Tobacco and Drug Statement

Tobacco use is a well-recognized preventable cause of death in the United States and an important public health issue. In order to promote and maintain a healthy work environment, Adventist HealthCare will not hire applicants for employment who either state that they are nicotine users or who test positive for nicotine and drug use.

 

While some jurisdictions, including Maryland, permit the use of marijuana for medical purposes, marijuana continues to be classified as an illegal drug under the federal Controlled Substances Act.  As a result, medical marijuana use will not be accepted as a valid explanation for a positive drug test result.

 

Adventist HealthCare will withdraw offers of employment to applicants who test positive for Cotinine (nicotine) and marijuana. Those testing