Pharmacy Technician PRN (As Needed)
Children's National Hospital, Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Required Skills / Knowledge
Accurate data entry skills.
Minimum Education
High School Diploma or GED (Required). Associate's Degree in a science related field and 1 year of hospital experience as a hospital Pharmacy technician (Preferred).
Minimum Work Experience
2 years of experience in a hospital (Preferred).
Required Licenses and Certifications
Pharmacy Technician (CPhT). Registered Pharmacy Technician in the District of Columbia (Required).
Functional Accountabilities
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.
Perform calculations—add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure; 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; 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.
Communicate effectively with pharmacy purchaser about low stock items that need to be ordered.
Perform 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, process invoices, and assure payment through system.
Customer Service
Excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing.
Present information effectively to patients and in small group situations.
Collaborate with other healthcare professionals.
Anticipate and respond to customer needs; follow up until needs are met.
Strong interpersonal and people skills.
Organizational Accountabilities (Staff)
Anticipate and respond to customer needs; follow up until needs are met.
Teamwork / Communication
Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior.
Partner with all team members to achieve goals.
Receptive to others’ ideas and opinions.
Performance Improvement / Problem‑Solving
Contribute to a positive work environment.
Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change.
Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes.
Make appropriate decisions using sound judgment.
Cost Management / Financial Responsibility
Use resources efficiently.
Search for less costly ways of doing things.
Safety
Speak up when team members exhibit unsafe behavior or performance.
Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation.
Stop in the face of uncertainty and take time to resolve the situation.
Demonstrate accurate, clear, and timely verbal and written communication.
Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors, and co‑workers.
Attend carefully to important details—practice Stop, Think, Act and Review to self‑check behavior and performance.
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Accurate data entry skills.
Minimum Education
High School Diploma or GED (Required). Associate's Degree in a science related field and 1 year of hospital experience as a hospital Pharmacy technician (Preferred).
Minimum Work Experience
2 years of experience in a hospital (Preferred).
Required Licenses and Certifications
Pharmacy Technician (CPhT). Registered Pharmacy Technician in the District of Columbia (Required).
Functional Accountabilities
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.
Perform calculations—add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure; 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; 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.
Communicate effectively with pharmacy purchaser about low stock items that need to be ordered.
Perform 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, process invoices, and assure payment through system.
Customer Service
Excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing.
Present information effectively to patients and in small group situations.
Collaborate with other healthcare professionals.
Anticipate and respond to customer needs; follow up until needs are met.
Strong interpersonal and people skills.
Organizational Accountabilities (Staff)
Anticipate and respond to customer needs; follow up until needs are met.
Teamwork / Communication
Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior.
Partner with all team members to achieve goals.
Receptive to others’ ideas and opinions.
Performance Improvement / Problem‑Solving
Contribute to a positive work environment.
Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change.
Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes.
Make appropriate decisions using sound judgment.
Cost Management / Financial Responsibility
Use resources efficiently.
Search for less costly ways of doing things.
Safety
Speak up when team members exhibit unsafe behavior or performance.
Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation.
Stop in the face of uncertainty and take time to resolve the situation.
Demonstrate accurate, clear, and timely verbal and written communication.
Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors, and co‑workers.
Attend carefully to important details—practice Stop, Think, Act and Review to self‑check behavior and performance.
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