Pharmacy Technician III Job Listing at MedStar Medical Group in Washington, DC (Job ID req32467)

Description

General Summary of Position
Assists the Pharmacist in preparing and distributing medications to patients. Performs designated technical functions to facilitate pharmacy operations.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Minimum Qualifications
Education

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Up to 2 years of technical or other specialized IV/Chemo training may also be required

Experience

• 3 years of hospital experience required
• A diploma from an approved pharmacy technician training program may be an acceptable alternative for six months of experience

Licenses and Certifications

• DC DOH - Pharmacy Technician Registration required
• PTCB - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board or equivalent national certification within 180 Days required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Requires ability to read and write, knowledge of grammar, medical terminology, and proficiency in basic mathematics, including fractions and decimal, and keyboard skills
• May require the use of standard office/medical equipment (i.e., typewriter, personal computer, data terminal, on-line printer, calculator, telephone, facsimile, copier and sterilizing equipment); the preparation, comparison or checking of reports, records and related data; and basic use of formulas, charts, tables, drawings and knowledge of their application

This position has a hiring range of $21.83 - $33.49