Under direct supervision and following prescribed procedures, assists in processing physicians' medication orders. Prepares various drugs and I.V. solutions for delivery to patients and labels pharmaceutical orders. Performs measuring, mixing, and pouring in conjunction with compounding activities for patient care. Serves as the assistant buyer, providing inventory management and medication procurement.

Education:
HS or equivalent
 

Licensures/Certifications:
Maryland Registered Pharmacy Technician, required
Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) Certification, must obtain national or non-national certification within 90 days of hire
 

Experience:
Hospital pharmacy technician experience preferred but not required.
 

Skills:
• Thorough knowledge of hospital locations following orientation.
• Ability to follow specific instructions
• Inventory management
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Competent to safely handle medications

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
• Delivers all medications on a scheduled and unscheduled basis to the patient care units. Complies with all controlled substance delivery paperwork requirements
• Loads, unloads, and returns medications to the Boxpicker to maintain inventory levels.
• Maintains work area and Pharmacy shelves in clean and neat condition.
• Performs daily maintenance on Pillpicker
• Reviews Pharmacy inventory on a periodic basis for expired medication and removes medications from stock.
• Delivers medications hourly to patient care units, including cartfill
• Triages telephone calls and window requests.
• Reads e-mail daily on scheduled work days.
• Enthusiastically accepts challenges and assignments.
• Other duties as assigned.

All roles must demonstrate GBMC Values:

Respect

I will treat everyone with courtesy. I will foster a healing environment.

• Treats others with fairness, kindness, and respect for personal dignity and privacy

• Listens and responds appropriately to others’ needs, feelings, and capabilities

Excellence

I will strive for superior performance in every aspect of my work. I will recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of others.

• Meets and/or exceeds customer expectations
• Actively pursues learning and self-development
• Pays attention to detail; follows through

Accountability

I will be professional in the way I act, look and speak. I will take ownership to solve problems.

• Sets a positive, professional example for others
• Takes ownership of problems and does what is needed to solve them
• Appropriately plans and utilizes required resources for various job duties
• Reports to work regularly and on time

Teamwork

I will be engaged and collaborative. I will keep people informed.

• Works cooperatively and collaboratively with others for the success of the team
• Addresses and resolves conflict in a positive way
• Seeks out the ideas of others to reach the best solutions
• Acknowledges and celebrates the contribution of others

Ethical Behavior

I will always act with honesty and integrity. I will protect the patient.

• Demonstrates honesty, integrity and good judgment
• Respects the cultural, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of patients/families/coworkers

Results

I will set goals and measure outcomes that support organizational goals. I will give and accept help to achieve goals.

• Embraces change and improvement in the work environment
• Continuously seeks to improve the quality of products/services
• Displays flexibility in dealing with new situations or obstacles
• Achieves results on time by focusing on priorities and manages time efficiently

Pay Range

$21.27 - $36.00

Final salary offer will be based on the candidate's qualifications, education, experience and alignment with our organizational needs.

Equal Employment Opportunity

GBMC HealthCare and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.