Pharmacy Technician (Night) EVERGREEN
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Children’s National Hospital is seeking a Pharmacy Technician (Night) for the EVERGREEN unit at the CN Hospital main campus in Washington DC. The role assists Pharmacists with technical tasks, trains and orients teammates, and helps plan the technicians’ schedule. You will maintain Pyxis drawers and controlled substance records, manage kit systems, and oversee purchasing, invoicing, and inventory with a focus on cost reduction and contract pricing. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, one year of pharmacy technician experience preferred, strong English and math skills, good communication and leadership ability, and the ability to lift about 25 pounds. Night, full-time, onsite. Tips: tailor your resume to emphasize Pyxis maintenance, IV prep, cart filling, order processing, and vendor relations; reference requisition 250002IK and demonstrate teamwork and safety mindset.
Pharmacy Technician (Night) EVERGREEN - (250002IK)
Description
The Pharmacy Technician (NIGHT) will assist Pharmacists with technical and supportive functions. Will train and provide orientation and guidance to Pharmacy Technicians. Will assist to plan and assign the Technician's work schedule.
Qualifications
Minimum Education
High School Diploma or GED (Required)
Minimum Work Experience
1 year Experience as a Pharmacy Technician (Preferred)
Required Skills/Knowledge
Ability to understand and speak English fluently and clearly.
Ability to lift approximately 25 lbs.
Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to function in a leadership role.
Functional Accountabilities
Maintain
Maintain Pyxis® drawer configuration and contents; print standard and special request reports.
Maintain records of controlled substance orders, receipt, and disposition.
- Maintain kit system for Operating Room and other areas as needed.
Purchasing and Invoicing
- Coordinate purchasing of drugs and related items, note receipt of product, processes invoices, and assures payment through system.
Customer Service
Interact with vendors and other departments.
Obtain usage information or provide analyses of drug usage as requested.
- Train and orient Pharmacy Technicians.
Cost Reduction
- Identify areas for cost reduction through reducing acquisition cost or improved inventory control.
Contract Pricing
- Assure that items purchased by CNMC are on contract and when possible, are at the lowest possible price and are of high quality.
Inventory Control
- Responsible for inventory control, note low stock items in the “Want Book” and prepack bulk medication as needed.
Cart Filling
- Fill, exchange, and credit medication carts upon authorization of the Pharmacist; return usable stock to inventory upon crediting.
IV Preparation
Mix intravenous preparation with additives (including total parenteral nutrition solutions).
- Reconstitute and prepare injections (including antineoplastic medication).
New Order Processing
Receive and sort medication orders.
- Select and prepare appropriate medication for new medication orders, unit dose carts and outpatient prescriptions.
Organizational Accountabilities
Organizational Accountabilities (Staff)
Organizational Commitment/Identification
- Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met
Teamwork/Communication
Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior
Partner with all team members to achieve goals
- Receptive to others’ ideas and opinions
Performance Improvement/Problem-solving
Contribute to a positive work environment
Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change
Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes
- Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment
Cost Management/Financial Responsibility
Use resources efficiently
- Search for less costly ways of doing things
Safety
Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance
Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation
Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation
Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication
Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers
- Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance
Full time salary range: $49,254.4-$96,824