Job Information
Actalent Pharmacy Technician in Washington, District Of Columbia
Description:
Assists the Pharmacist in preparing and distributing medications to patients
Performs designated technical functions to facilitate pharmacy operations
Under the supervision of the licensed Pharmacist, prepares oral, topical, and all parenteral medications for dispensing to patients, including the selection, labeling, and packaging of appropriate pharmaceuticals using appropriate IV equipment, and filling of medication carts
Enters physician orders into the hospital computer system to update/edit patient profiles and charges
Assists patients, nurses, physicians, and others with medication order requests and pharmacy related needs
Monitors stock inventory levels and medication expiration dates for pharmacy areas and replenishes medications as needed
Conducts monthly/periodic inspections of patient care/department areas
Fills and replaces medications in the automated medication dispensing machines and transports to appropriate nursing unit(s)
Prepares IV admixtures using aseptic techniques, including STATS, parenteral nutrition bags, and cytotoxic agents
Delivers and retrieves medications, including narcotics, and pharmacy supplies to/from patient care and satellite pharmacy areas
Compounds products in bulk, or per individual order, and prepares private stock orders and individual unit-of-use packaging, when not otherwise available
Completes and maintains controlled substance inventory log/records
Top Skills Details:
Chemotherapy, compounding, pharmacy, Oncology
Additional Skills & Qualifications:
1 years of hospital experience Required
1 year of Oncology/Chemo Required
DC Department of Health (DOH) registration Required
Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or equivalent national certification
Requires ability to read and write, knowledge of grammar, medical terminology, and proficiency in basic mathematics, including fractions and decimal, and keyboard skills
May require the use of standard office/medical equipment (i.e., typewriter, personal computer, data terminal, on-line printer, calculator, telephone, facsimile, copier and sterilizing equipment); the preparation, comparison or checking of reports, records and related data; and basic use of formulas, charts, tables, drawings and knowledge of their application
Experience Level:
Intermediate Level
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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