Pharmacy Technician II PRN

Job Requirements

Every Patient. Every Encounter. Every Day.

University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health (UM UCH) is a highly dedicated and supportive organization serving the community of Harford County since 1915. The team is committed to providing exceptional care and growing professionally in a supportive environment. As a Pharmacy Technician, you will be part of a team that consistently ranks among the top 100 Best Places to Work in Maryland.

Job Summary

Under general supervision of a licensed pharmacist, you will perform clerical and technical tasks in the preparation, delivery, procurement, and dispensing of pharmaceuticals within the hospital setting. You will interact with other healthcare providers and patient populations ranging from neonates to the elderly.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Education & Training: High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Work Orientation & Experience: Prior hospital pharmacy technician experience is preferred.
• Skills & Abilities:
  • Ability to solve mathematical/algebraic calculations required for dosage determinations and solution preparation.
  • Ability to perform technical functions associated with drug distribution systems.
  • Ability to perform the manipulative and recordkeeping functions associated with the dispensing of prescriptions for ambulatory patients, including the completion of the billing; input data accurately; maintain confidentiality.
  • Strong written and oral communications skills.
  • Working knowledge of pharmaceutical and medical terms, drug names, abbreviations, and symbols commonly used in prescribing, dispensing, administering, and charting of medications in the institution.
  • Working knowledge of the general chemical and physical properties of drugs handled during preparation and delivery.
  • Demonstrate working knowledge of drug dosages, routes of administration, and mechanical or automated delivery systems.
  • Working knowledge of the procedures and operations related to manufacturing, compounding, and labeling of drug products.
  • Working knowledge of the procedures and operations related to aseptic (IV) compounding and parenteral admixture operations.