Job Description

Under the direct supervison of a pharmacist, performs the technical tasks involved with the storage, distribution, packaging and labeling of drugs. Completes associated recordkeeping and charging activities. Ability to use automated drug dispensing systems, vertical and laminar flow hoods, department pharmacy computer systems as required. Current registration with the Maryland Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician.

The following job description covers the most significant duties performed, but does not exclude other work assignments not mentioned PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Principal Duties:

• Demonstrates a base knowledge or core drug information to support quality patient care. Includes generic and trade names of top 100 drugs, basic knowledge of antibiotic, critical care and emergency drug classifications.
• Demonstrates an ability to complete prescribed mathematical calculations used in unit dose medication preparation and complete annual competency examination.
• Maintains a working knowledge of storage and handling requirements for available pharmaceuticals.
• Demonstrates a knowledge of identified medication precautions.
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of preparing and processing unit dose patient medications.
• Performs unit dose and cartfill medication filling with 100% accuracy and within prescribed time frame 98% of the time.
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of the required functions in the selected pharmacy patient medication computer system (SMS) and completes required assignments. Includes crediting and billing medications, processing missing doses. generation of batch labels, production lists, fill lists, patient census and patient labels.
• Demonstrates competency in medication filling, delivery, retrieval and trouble shooting for automated Pharmacy Technician II Medication dispensing machines (i.e., PYXIS, Omnicell) and performs as prescribed.
• Completes all labeling requirements for medication preparation and filling. Responsible persons initials, lot numbers, where appropriate, appropriate warning labels, and expiration dates are consistently present and legible.
• Demonstrates a working knowledge and competency to re-package unit dose medications with established guidelines.
• Assists the pharmacist in all areas of unit dose patient medication processing and supervised non -IV extemporaneous compounding.
• Demonstrates knowledge and competency of age specific medication use and pharmaceutical care requirements.
• Demonstrates knowledge and competency in basic IV aseptic technique. Successfully completes annual practical and written examination.
• Performs supervised large and small volume IV admixture preparation according to established accuracy and quality standards.
• Demonstrates knowledge and competency in preparation of parenteral nutrition solutions (TPN) and performs age specific neonatal and adult TPN accuracy check procedures as established.
• Maintains a working knowledge in the use of all equipment in the IV admixture preparation area.
• Completes all equipment and IVRoom QI documentation as required by TJC, the State Board and OSHA. Includes hood cleaning, batch preparation, expiration dating, and waste and needle disposal. Demonstrates a working knowledge base and competency to perform prsecribed mathematical calculations used in adult and pediatric IV admixture preparation and successfully complete annual competency examination.

Qualifications

Education & Experience - Required

High School Graduate or equivalent

Current Maryland registration in good standing as a Certified Pharmacy Technician.

Education & Experience - Preferred

1 - 3 years experience

Current certification as a Pharmacy Technician. (CPhT) from the Pharmacy Technician
Certification Board

Successful completion of a pharmacy technician course in a community college, in the military
service, or in another institution is preferred

• If the applicant has not completed a pharmacy technician course in a community college, must have at least
  one year of experience in a hospital pharmacy or one year directly related hospital, clinic or other medical
  experience.
• Previous IV preparation experience is highly preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Prioritizes work responsibilities and manages multiple demands.

• Demonstrates an awareness of self-responsibility and accountability for own professional practice.

• Adheres to all best practice standards and guidelines within scope of professional practice and follows all hospital policies, procedures, and guidelines.

• Maintains competency in work- and pharmacy-related technology and applications and supports orientation and/or training of team members when appropriate.

• Seeks validation of knowledge base, skill level, and decision making as necessary and assertively seeks guidance in areas of question.

• Practices effective problem identification and resolution skills as a method of sound decision making. Accepts change as a part of the problem-solving process.

• Demonstrates effective communication methods and skills, using lines of authority appropriately.

• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, workshops, in-service meetings, etc.

• Identifies the extent of the health system’s adherence to best practices and guidelines relevant to medication management.

• Attends hospital and departmental meetings as required.

• Utilizes appropriate customer relations skills when interacting with patients, their families, visitors, team members, and others, to ensure all customers are treated with respect and dignity.

• Represents the department on hospital committees, professional associates, and community organizations where appropriate.

• Participates in the development of policies, procedures, and guidelines pertaining to medication use and management.

• Maintains knowledgeability of the daily operations of UMMS, including the Pharmacy Department, through active engagement and awareness of departmental communications via mailbox, bulletin boards, and/or email.

• Maintains knowledgeability of the mission, vision, and values of UMMS.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation

• Pay Range: $21.27-$34.62
• Other Compensation (if applicable): n/a
• Review the 2025-2026 UMMS Benefits Guide

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