Pharmacy Tech - PRN

Minimum Qualifications: Education, Certification, and/or Licensure:1. High school graduate, or equivalent required.2. Must be registered through the State of Maryland as a certified pharmacy technician OR be registered as a pharmacy technician trainee and become certified within 15 months of hire.3. If employed in Maryland, national certifications are waived.

Preferred Qualifications: Education, Certification, and/or Licensure:1. Registered with the Maryland Board of Pharmacy as a certified pharmacy technician (CPhT).2. If employed in Maryland, national certifications are waived.

Experience: 1. Previous hospital experience is desired.2. Experience with aseptic technique is desired.

Core Duties and Responsibilities: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.1. Prepares and packages medication dosage forms for oral, ophthalmic, topical, and rectal administration for patient use.2. Maintains accurate dispensing records for controlled substances and other medications, supplies and equipment.3. Maintains efficient area operations and resolves problems to ensure optimal customer service.4. Works under the direction of a licensed pharmacist in accordance with applicable state and federal laws.5. Maintains appropriate medication, equipment and supplies inventory levels to minimize delays in customer service.6. Under the direction of a pharmacist, inspects medication areas and maintains storage standards set forth by the Joint Commission and other health regulatory agencies.7. Maintains the cleanliness and neatness of the area and anywhere medications are stored.8. Interacts with physicians, nurses, and other allied health professionals.9. Attends department-sponsored continuing education programs.10. Satisfies training and education requirements.11. Complies with all rules and regulation of the hospital and pharmacy department.12. Demonstrates ability to work as a member of a team.13. Demonstrates confidentiality.14. Demonstrates professionalism in interpersonal verbal and written communication skills with colleagues, physicians and ancillary department personnel.

Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.1. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.2. Must be able to effectively handle stress.3. Must have visual and hearing capabilities sufficient to comprehend written and verbal Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.1. Must be able to work indoors within close proximity to others.2. Long periods of sitting or standing may be required. Skills and Abilities1. Should have basic knowledge of the metric system and possess good math skills.2. Should be familiar with pharmacy terminology. GRMC Garrett Regional Medical Center251 N 4th Street Oakland Maryland Equal Opportunity Employer West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination.