Pharmacy Technician
Children's National Hospital
Summary
The Pharmacist technician will assist Pharmacists with technical and supportive functions, train and provide orientation and guidance to newly hired pharmacy technicians to the CNMC's way of doing things, establish and maintain good relationships with the health care team, coordinate responses and resolutions with appropriate internal and external parties, perform all tasks in a timely and safe manner that is consistent with hospital policies, procedures as well as state and federal laws.
Job description
About the Role
The Pharmacist technician will assist Pharmacists with technical and supportive functions, train and provide orientation and guidance to newly hired pharmacy technicians to the CNMC's way of doing things, establish and maintain good relationships with the health care team, coordinate responses and resolutions with appropriate internal and external parties, perform all tasks in a timely and safe manner that is consistent with hospital policies, procedures as well as state and federal laws.
Order Processing
- Possess accurate data entry skills
- Able to read write and speak English fluently
- Experienced in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
- Fill, sort and deliver medication orders in a timely and efficient manner
- Able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure; this may include using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals and being able to compute rate, ratio, and percent
- Strong time management and organizational skills
IV Preparation
- Able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure; this may include using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals and being able to compute rate, ratio, and percent
- Strong time management and organizational skills
- Self-motivated and able to work independently
- Flexible and proactive to meet varied patient needs
- Excellent attention to detail
- Dedicated to excellence and quality
Inventory Control
- Responsible for inventory control.
- Communicates effectively with pharmacy purchaser about low stock items that need to be ordered.
- Performs monthly unit and section inspections to identify expired and soon to expire medication
- Maintain records of controlled substance orders, receipts and disposition.
- Maintain pyxis medication levels and accuracy of medication placement.
Purchasing and Invoicing
- Coordinate purchasing of drugs and related items, note receipt of product, processes invoices, and assures payment through system.
Customer Service
- Excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing.
- Able to effectively present information to the patient and in small group situations
- Able to collaborate with other healthcare professionals
- Anticipate and responds to customers needs; follows up until needs are met
- Strong interpersonal and people skills.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED (Required)
- Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) Registered Pharmacy technician in the District of Columbia (Required)
- Accurate data entry skills
- Able to read write and speak English fluently
- Strong time management and organizational skills
- Excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing
- Experienced in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
- Able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure
- Self-motivated and able to work independently
- Excellent attention to detail
- Associate's Degree science related field and 1 year of hospital experience as a hospital Pharmacy technician (Preferred)
- 2 years Experience in a hospital (Preferred)
Benefits
- Comprehensive health coverage
- Paid time off
- Sick leave
- 401(k) plan
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability coverage
- Tuition assistance
- Fitness resources
- Employee assistance program
- Commuter benefits
Company overview
Children's National Hospital is a premier pediatric healthcare institution located in Washington, D.C., recognized as one of the top children's hospitals in the United States. Founded in 1870, it serves as the region's primary pediatric academic medical center, providing comprehensive care across all pediatric specialties. The hospital operates a 323-bed facility and offers advanced medical services including neonatal intensive care, pediatric surgery, oncology, cardiology, and neurology. As an academic medical center affiliated with the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Children's National is deeply involved in pediatric research, medical education, and clinical innovation. The institution is particularly renowned for its Sheikh Zayed Institute for Pediatric Surgical Innovation and its leadership in pediatric genomics and precision medicine. Children's National consistently ranks among the top pediatric hospitals nationally, with specialties in cancer, cardiology, neurology, and neonatology receiving particular recognition for excellence in patient care and outcomes.