Pharmacy Technician - Children's National Hospital
Overview
As a Pharmacy Technician at Children's National Hospital in Washington, DC, you will handle medication order processing, IV preparation, inventory control, and purchasing. You will train new technicians and coordinate with the healthcare team. This role offers a $23.68 - $46.55 hourly range, flexible shifts, and the chance to impact pediatric care at a top-ranked children's hospital.
What You'll Do8
- 1Process medication orders with accurate data entry, fill, sort, and deliver medications to patient units.
- 2Prepare IV admixtures and sterile compounds, following aseptic technique and safety protocols.
- 3Manage inventory by monitoring stock levels, communicating with the purchaser for low-stock items, and performing monthly unit inspections for expired medications.
- 4Maintain controlled substance records, track receipts and disposition, and ensure pyxis medication levels are accurate.
- 5Coordinate purchasing of drugs and supplies, verify receipts, process invoices, and confirm payment through the system.
- 6Train and orient newly hired pharmacy technicians on hospital policies and procedures.
- 7Communicate effectively with patients and healthcare professionals, anticipating and responding to customer needs.
- 8Demonstrate strong time management and organizational skills, prioritizing tasks to meet patient needs.
Requirements9
- 1High School Diploma or GED required; Associate's Degree in science-related field and 1 year of hospital pharmacy technician experience preferred.
- 22 years of hospital experience as a Pharmacy Technician preferred.
- 3Accurate data entry skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- 4Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.
- 5Strong time management and organizational skills.
- 6Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
- 7Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) certification and Registered Pharmacy Technician in the District of Columbia required.
- 8Ability to perform arithmetic calculations including whole numbers, fractions, decimals, ratios, and percentages.
- 9Self-motivated, able to work independently, and proactive in meeting patient needs.
Salary Insight
$48 - $96k per year
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