Certified Pharmacy Technician

Greater Baltimore Medical Center (GBMC)

United States, Maryland, Baltimore

6701 North Charles Street (Show on map)

April 24, 2024

Pharmacy

As Needed

Day/Evening Rotator 8 Hour Shifts

Req# 41207

Under direct supervision and following prescribed procedures, assists in processing physicians' medication orders. Prepares various drugs and I.V. solutions for delivery to patients and labels pharmaceutical orders. Performs measuring, mixing, and pouring in conjunction with compounding activities for patient care.

Education	HS or equivalent.
Experience
Skills	Basic knowledge of the metric system. Basic knowledge of the different types of pharmaceutical dosage forms and drug nomenclature. Ability to perform the basic ratio and proportion mathematical calculations. Ability to enter data via various computer applications in a timely manner. Performs other duties as assigned. Competent to safety handle medications
Licensures, Certifications	Maryland Registered Pharmacy Technician, required Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) Certification, must obtain national or non-national certification within 90 days of hire
Physical Requirements	Manual dexterity necessary to maintain aseptic technique while meeting production demands in the preparation of I.V. admixtures. Must not have an allergy to medications mixed in the I.V. admixture laboratory. Ability to walk and stand for the duration of the scheduled work time and to lift, push and pull weights of up to forty pounds Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail.
Working Conditions	Temperature conditions in the I.V. admixture laboratory may reach 80^oF. There is the possibility of topical exposure to drugs used in the preparation of I.V. admixtures, e.g. antibiotics. Normal Medical Center environment, may be exposure to noise, dust, temperature, and the like.

GBMC HealthCare and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.