Pharmacy Technician, Rotating -$1,200 Sign-On Bonus - University of Maryland Medical System

THE MEDICAL HEART OF MARYLAND

Treating over 330,000 patients every year, the University of Maryland Medical Center is at the vital core of Maryland's health care system and community. We're known for our prestigious expertise in innovative research and education, along with the talented staff and advanced centers that make it all possible. The R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center, the world's first center dedicated to trauma, treats more than 7,500 critically injured patients a year with an incredible 97 percent survival rate. We also have one of the nation's largest kidney and pancreas transplant programs at The Joseph and Corinne Schwartz Division of Transplantation, home to Maryland's first steroid-free protocol and pancreas/kidney transplant. From our National Cancer Institute-designated UM Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Cancer Center to The University of Maryland's Children's Hospital, one of the largest pediatric centers in the state, we are dedicated to saving and transforming lives.

Prepares and dispenses medication orders for an assigned patient population (inpatient and outpatient).  Fills patient medications, based on physician orders and patient profiles approved by the pharmacist, in accordance with departmental procedures.
 
Delivers and picks up pharmacy documents and medications from various departments and patient care locations.  Understands role in delivering medications and placing in correct location.Able to prioritize deliveries based on due times and patient need.
Able to use tracking technology with all delivery modes.
Packages and/or selects products to labels into unit doses for inspection and approval by the pharmacist.
Fills controlled substances medication orders.  Verifies and maintains controlled substance drug inventories and coordinates the return of controlled substances to the narc vault or automated dispensing cabinet.Documents all required information regarding controlled substances per policy. 
Returns re-usable medications and supplies to appropriate space.
Helps maintain appropriate inventory levels of medications and pharmaceutical supplies in the department and in the patient care areas. Performs expiration checking as assigned.
Retrieves expired medications from all patient care areas.  Documents information on expired bags, bottles and disposes of properly. 
Checks and replenishes floor stock with medications and medical supplies to patient care areas, as appropriate.
Processes medication recalls when required in accordance with departmental policy and procedure.
Participates actively in the cleanliness, organization and appearance of the department.Ensures that each drug product stocked has a shelf space or bin, that the space or bin is properly identified and arranged properly.  Ensures only one product occupies the space or bin.
Displays constant vigilance in ensuring cleanliness of shelves, bins, counters, cabinets and overall pharmacy area (floors, etc.). Reports environmental concerns appropriately.
Removes stock from cardboard as soon as possible and places in designated bins or shelf locations. Eliminates presence of cardboard containers/waste in pharmacy areas.
Ensures neat appearance of pharmacy. Files documents, keeps posted notes and announcements off walls and on bulletin board, keeps floors and carpet free of paper and loose medications and supplies.
Responds to telephone requests and provides excellent customer assistance to user departments.  Communicates problems to the supervisor or pharmacist for resolution, as necessary.
Actively participates in pharmacy meetings and interdisciplinary meetings as assigned by supervisor.
Ambulatory Pharmacy specific duties:
 
Operates the register efficiently (e.g. supplies, transactions, refunds, AR accounts, etc.) and knows how to run closing reports for the register.
 
Performs proper intake procedures, input patient demographics and insurance information.
 
Trouble shoots and triages common insurance issues.
 
Package and dispense medication to based on patient prescriptions.
 
Utilize the pharmacy processing system, robotics, and other machines to fulfill medications for patients.
 
Assists with requests for release of medical information.
 
Explains transfer process of prescriptions and explains issues to patients (e.g. Prior Authorizations).
Observes established departmental policies, procedures, behavioral and attitudinal norms, and quality assurance programs, safety, security, environmental and infection control standards.
Properly handles hazardous substances by observing and demonstrating proper safety procedures and/or Universal Precautions as appropriate.
Participates in training of new employees. 
Attends in-service training, staff huddles and vario

High school diploma or equivalent is required. 
Maryland Board of Pharmacy registration required.
Successful completion of a Pharmacy Technician Training Program approved by the Maryland Board of Pharmacy is preferred. . National Pharmacy Technician Board Certification within 6 months of hire is preferred.

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