Job Description

Job Title: Certified Pharmacy Technician

Location: Columbia, MD

Contract: 3-months contract with possible extension

Shift: 2nd shift - start between 12:00 PM – 04:00 PM / 3rd Shift -Starts around 09:00 PM–11:00 PM (Monday to Friday – Overtime work needed)

Hours Per week: 40 hours per week

Responsibilities:

• Fills daily drug orders accurately and efficiently in a timely manner, under the supervision of a pharmacist.
• Assists in processing returned drugs and recycle/dispose per procedure.
• Assist in prepacking frequently ordered medications, label and store, as needed during low volume times
• Packages materials and products manually.
• Pull/pick medications from shelving and other medication storage areas (prepack racks).
• Apply labels to blister cards and then scans product for accuracy check.
• Alerts pharmacist on duty of any medication/product that is not scanning properly.
• Maintains designated workstation areas and replenishes all stock supplies needed.
• Follow all applicable government regulations including HIPPA.
• Overtime, holidays and weekends may be required and/or expected.
• Complies with departmental policies regarding safety, attendance, and dress code.
• Picking, labeling, scanning and otherwise preparing the finished prescription for final verification by a pharmacist.
• Other duties as assigned.

Team Composition: Collaborative team environment with pharmacists, technicians, and clerks working together to ensure timely prescription fulfillment.

Physical Demands:

• Visual acuity to see and read fine prints.
• Must be able to hear normal voice sounds.
• May sit or stand seven (7) to ten (10) hours per day.
• May be necessary to work extended hours as needed.
• Finger dexterity to operate office equipment required.
• May need to lift up to twenty-five (25) pounds on occasion.
• May sit, stand, stoop, bend and walk intermittently during the day.
• Specific vision abilities required by this role include close vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this role.

Ideal Candidate Background: Prior experience in a pharmacy setting (retail or long-term care preferred).

Minimum (Required):

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to work at a moderate speed.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Possess and Maintain a Clear and Active MD Pharmacy Technician License issued by MD Board of Pharmacy.

Nice-to-Have Skills: Pharmacy technician with experience in a high-volume retail environment.

Licensing Requirements: Must be registered with the Maryland Board of Pharmacy (MDBOP).

Interview Process

• Format: In-person at the pharmacy.
• Rounds: Single round.
• Video/Phone: Not applicable.
• Technicality: Informal; includes a tour and explanation of duties.

In case, you are interested in the opportunity, kindly forward your updated resume along with contact information at [email protected] or you can Call or Text at (610)-423-1961

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