The University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) is an academic private health system, focused on delivering compassionate, high quality care and putting discovery and innovation into practice at the bedside. Partnering with the University of Maryland School of Medicine, University of Maryland School of Nursing and University of Maryland, Baltimore who educate the state’s future health care professionals, UMMS is an integrated network of care, delivering 25 percent of all hospital care in urban, suburban and rural communities across the state of Maryland. UMMS puts academic medicine within reach through primary and specialty care delivered at 11 hospitals, including the flagship University of Maryland Medical Center, the System’s anchor institution in downtown Baltimore, as well as through a network of University of Maryland Urgent Care centers and more than 150 other locations in 13 counties. For more information, visit www.umms.org.
Job Summary
The Pharmacy Technician I is responsible for providing pharmacy services, including, but not limited to, dispensing, preparing and delivering pharmaceuticals, performing inventory control, compliance audits, financial transactions, providing customer service, and/or maintaining pharmacy records; may assist in the onboarding and training of staff under the direction and guidance of Pharmacy Leadership; is designed to utilize and extend knowledge and competency while performing technical pharmacy functions of the Ambulatory Pharmacy, Inpatient Pharmacy, Infusion Pharmacy, or Pharmaceutical Research Center.
Specific responsibilities of the Pharmacy Technician I will be documented and retained internally by the Department of Pharmacy.
Primary Responsibilities
The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job responsibilities performed.
• Selects, packages, and labels medication and supply orders for inspection and approval by a pharmacist. Processes medication orders following proper protocol including accurate data entry of patient information, insurance information (if applicable), and medication order details for verification. Selects correct drug product, fills, and matches labels for each medication order.
• Maintains, tracks, and monitors inventory levels of medications and pharmaceutical supplies in accordance with established par levels and informs the appropriate individual of stock needs and shortages.
• Uses general knowledge of medical informatics including order‐entry systems, automated dispensing devices, bar‐code technology systems, which may include packaging devices and/or bar‐code medication administration (BCMA) systems, clinical integrated systems and system/application maintenance in the performance of daily duties.
• Delivery of medications, pharmacy products, and/or pharmacy services to patients, agents of the patient, or patient care areas in compliance with regulatory standards pertaining to medication handling, storage, and/or security • Perform all other duties as assigned.
Education & Experience - Required
• High School Graduate or equivalent
• Maryland Technician Registration or Maryland Pharmacy Intern Certificate or Pharmacy Student Technician Exemption Certificate is acceptable for students enrolled and in good standing at an accredited School of Pharmacy
Education & Experience - Preferred
• National Certification (CPhT)
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
• Prioritizes work responsibilities and manages multiple demands.
• Demonstrates an awareness of self-responsibility and accountability for own professional practice.
• Adheres to all best practice standards and guidelines within scope of professional practice and follows all hospital policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Maintains competency in work- and pharmacy-related technology and applications and supports orientation and/or training of team members when appropriate.
• Seeks validation of knowledge base, skill level, and decision making as necessary and assertively seeks guidance in areas of question.
• Practices effective problem identification and resolution skills as a method of sound decision making. Accepts change as a part of the problem-solving process.
• Demonstrates effective communication methods and skills, using lines of authority appropriately.
• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, workshops, in-service meetings, etc.
• Identifies the extent of the health system’s adherence to best practices and guidelines relevant to medication management.
• Attends hospital and departmental meetings as required.
• Utilizes appropriate customer relations skills when interacting with patients, their families, visitors, team members, and others, to ensure all customers are treated with respect and dignity.
• Represents the department on hospital committees, professional associates, and community organizations where appropriate.
• Participates in the development of policies, procedures, and guidelines pertaining to medication use and management.
• Maintains knowledgeability of the daily operations of UMMS, including the Pharmacy Department, through active engagement and awareness of departmental communications via mailbox, bulletin boards, and/or email.
• Maintains knowledgeability of the mission, vision, and values of UMMS.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Compensation:
Like many employers, UMMS is being targeted by cybercriminals impersonating our recruiters and offering fake job opportunities. We will never ask for banking details, personal identification, or payment via email or text. If you suspect fraud, please contact us at [email protected].
If an employer mentions a salary or salary range on their job, we display it as an "Employer Estimate". If a job has no salary data, Rise displays an estimate if available.
Lead the Electromechanical Clinical Engineering service line at UMMS, supervising technicians and managing repair, calibration, preventive maintenance, and compliance for hospital beds and sterilization equipment across multiple Maryland facilities.
University of Maryland Medical System is hiring a Senior Data Integration Developer to design and deliver ETL and real-time integration solutions that power enterprise analytics and reporting.
Allegheny Health Network is hiring a detail-oriented Unit Secretary for the 8A Surgery/Transplant unit (full-time nights) to manage clerical operations, transcribe orders and support nursing workflow.
Racker seeks a Behavior Intervention Specialist in Ithaca to deliver in-home behavioral assessments and interventions for individuals receiving OPWDD services.
St. Luke's is hiring a Clinical Assistant in Dermatology to manage patient intake, support provider documentation in the EMR, and help coordinate patient care and follow-up.
Be the welcoming face of Damar in Indianapolis as a Weekend Receptionist (Ambassador), providing administrative support, visitor and phone handling, and facility oversight on Saturdays and Sundays.
United Hospital Center is hiring a Medical Assistant to support clinical care and office operations at its Bridgeport MedPointe clinic.
Northwestern Medicine seeks a detail-oriented Health Unit Coordinator (Per-Diem, Days) to manage unit reception, order entry, chart prep and patient registration for the pediatric unit.
Provide chair-side dental support and radiology services at the University of Maryland Rehab & Ortho Institute to help deliver compassionate, age-appropriate dental care to inpatient rehabilitation patients.
Support surgical patients at UHealth by coordinating referrals, scheduling appointments, removing barriers to care, and serving as a primary liaison between patients, providers, and clinic staff.
Southcoast Health is hiring a Certified Medical Assistant to provide clinical support and patient care in the Fairhaven cardiology clinic.
Experienced Executive Administrative Assistant needed to support the CRO and leadership at Emplifi in a remote, North America-based role focused on calendar management, executive support, travel coordination and cross-functional communication.
Millennium Health seeks a part-time male Specimen Collector in Redmond/Bend, OR to perform urine and oral fluid collections, manage specimen logistics, and deliver exceptional patient service.
Provide patient-centered clinical and administrative support at Crossville Medical Group as a Certified Medical Assistant or LPN, assisting providers with exams, procedures, and EMR documentation.
Provide evening case management at a 24/7 crisis stabilization facility in Kaneohe supporting adults with serious mental illness to stabilize and reintegrate into the community.
We dedicate every day to providing a better state of care in Maryland. We are committed to strengthening the social fabric of our communities with high quality care centered on patients and their families, and our size and geographical reach all...
150 jobs