Pharmacy Technician PRN

Position: Pharmacy Technician PRN (As Needed)

Pharmacy Technician PRN (As Needed)

Children's National Hospital invites applications for the Pharmacy Technician PRN (As Needed) role. The position supports pharmacists with technical and supportive functions, trains new technicians, maintains relationships with the healthcare team, coordinates responses and resolutions with appropriate parties, and performs all tasks in a timely, safe manner consistent with hospital policies, procedures, and state and federal laws.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (Required)
• Associate's Degree in a science-related field and 1 year of hospital pharmacy technician experience (Preferred)
• 2 years hospital experience (Preferred)

Required Skills & Knowledge

• Fluent read/write/speak English
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Excellent communication, oral and written

Required Licenses & Certifications

• Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) registered in District of Columbia (Required)

Functional Accountabilities Order Processing

• Accurate data entry skills
• Fluent read/write/speak English
• Experienced in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
• Fill, sort and deliver medication orders timely and efficiently
• Mathematical calculations in all units of measure (whole numbers, fractions, decimals, rate, ratio, percent)
• Strong time management and organizational skills

IV Preparation

• Mathematical calculations in all units of measure
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Self-motivated and independent work
• Flexible and proactive for varied patient needs
• Excellent attention to detail
• Dedicated to excellence and quality

Inventory Control

• Responsible for inventory control
• Communicate effectively with pharmacy purchaser about low stock items needing order
• Perform monthly unit and section inspections to identify expired and soon-to-expire medication
• Maintain records of controlled substance orders, receipts and disposition
• Maintain pyxis medication levels and accuracy of medication placement

Purchasing & Invoicing

• Coordinate purchasing of drugs and related items, note receipt of product, process invoices and assure payment through system

Customer Service

• Excellent communication skills, oral and written
• Effectively present information to patient and in small group situations
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals
• Anticipate and respond to customers needs; follow up until needs are met
• Strong interpersonal and people skills

Organizational Accountabilities Organizational Commit/Identification

• Anticipate and respond to customer needs; follow 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
• Use resources efficiently
• Search for less costly ways of doing things

Safety

• Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance
• Continu information needed for decision making or documentation
• Stop in the face of uncertainty and take 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 to self-check behavior and performance

Primary Location

District of Columbia – Washington, 111 Michigan Avenue NW, 20010

Position Status

PRN

Shift

Variable

Work Schedule

Var

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