Pharmacy Technician, PRN

University of Maryland - Baltimore, MD

Full-time

Baltimore, MD

101-250 employees

Educational Services

About the position

The Pharmacy Technician position at UMMC Midtown Campus involves accurately filling medication orders and compounding IV admixtures in accordance with departmental procedures. The role supports pharmacists by managing inquiries related to medication disposition and ensuring the timely delivery and restocking of medications and IV fluids. The technician is also responsible for conducting monthly inspections of medication storage areas to maintain compliance with departmental standards.

Responsibilities

• Fills orders accurately according to departmental procedures.
• Compounds and fills IV admixtures accurately according to departmental procedures.
• Assists pharmacists by screening inquiries, phone calls, and door/window visits related to medication disposition.
• Delivers medications, controlled substances, and IV fluids, and restocks automated medication dispensing machines and manual floor stock areas according to departmental standards.
• Performs monthly inspections of assigned nursing/treatment areas where medications are stored.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent education.
• Technician registration, or eligibility for such, with the Maryland Board of Pharmacy is required.
• Completion of a pharmacy technician certification program is desirable, but not required.
• One to two years of hospital pharmacy experience is desirable, but not required.