The Pharmacist technician will assist Pharmacists with technical and supportive functions, train and provide orientation and guidiance to newly hired
pharmacy technicians to the CNMC's way of doing things, establish and maintain good relationships with the health care team, coordinate responses and resolutions with appropriate internal and external parties, perform all tasks in a timely and safe manner that is consistent with hospital policies, procedures as well as state and federal laws.
Minimum Education
High School Diploma or GED
Associate's Degree
Specific Requirements and Preferences
science related field and 1 year of hospital experience as a hospital Pharmacy technician (Preferred)
Minimum Work Experience
2 years
Specific Requirements and Preferences
Experience in a hospital (Required)
Experience in a pediatric setting as a pharmacy technician. (Preferred)
Required Skills/Knowledge
Accurate data entry skills
Able to read write and speak English fluently
Strong time management and organizational skills
Excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing.
Functional Accountabilities
Order Processing
1. Possess accurate data entry skills
2. Able to read write and speak English fluently
3. Experienced in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
4. Fill, sort and deliver medication orders in a timely and efficient manner
5. Able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure; this may include using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals and being able to compute rate, ratio, and percent
6. Strong time management and organizational skills
IV Preparation
1. Able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure; this may include using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals and being able to compute rate, ratio, and percent
2. Strong time management and organizational skills
3. Self-motivated and able to work independently
4. Flexible and proactive to meet varied patient needs
5. Excellent attention to detail
6. Dedicated to excellence and quality
Inventory Control
1. Responsible for inventory control.
2. Communicates effectively with pharmacy purchaser about low stock items that need to be ordered.
3. Performs monthly unit and section inspections to identify expired and soon to expire medication
4. Maintain records of controlled substance orders, receipts and disposition.
5. Maintain pyxis medication levels and accuracy of medication placement.
Purchasing and Invoicing
1. Coordinate purchasing of drugs and related items, note receipt of product, processes invoices, and assures payment through system.
Customer Service
1. Excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing.
2. Able to effectively present information to the patient and in small group situations
3. Able to collaborate with other healthcare professionals
4. Anticipate and responds to customers needs; follows up until needs are met
5. Strong interpersonal and people skills.
Organizational Accountabilities
Organizational Accountabilities (Staff)
Organizational Commitment/Identification 1. Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met
Teamwork/Communication 1. Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior
2. Partner with all team members to achieve goals
3. Receptive to others’ ideas and opinions
Performance Improvement/Problem-solving 1. Contribute to a positive work environment
2. Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change
3. Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes
4. Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment
Cost Management/Financial Responsibility 1. Use resources efficiently
2. Search for less costly ways of doing things
Safety 1. Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance
2. Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation
3. Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation
4. Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication
5. Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers
6. Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance
At Children's, we know what it takes to really connect with kids, we're looking for nurses who love a challenge.
At Children's, we know what it takes to really connect with kids, we're looking for nurses who love a challenge.
Pediatric nurses have to be patient. They have to be understanding, yet able to communicate effectively and honestly with a child and their family about their illness and treatment. And every Children's nurse must have the confidence to take a patient's care into his or her own hands.
At Children's you'll work closely with each patient and their family across a continuum of care - beginning with admission, when you perform physical assessments and take a patient/family history that covers all the vitals.
You'll prepare and carry out a plan of patient care. You'll work with professionals from all Children's health care disciplines. Together you will ensure your patients' progress every step of the way. You will even make rounds with physicians, discussing your patients' conditions and needs.
Professionally, you'll grow like never before.
The nursing practice environment at Children's is ideal for developing your skills to the maximum, increasing your level of responsibility and entering new specialty areas.
Our versatile career ladder, the Program for Professional Advancement (PPA), enables you to move both vertically and laterally across a wide range of clinical, educational and management opportunities. Recently we restructured our nurses compensation package to include:
Our recent achievement of Magnet status reflects what we’ve known all along: That our nurses are something very special - that their vision, talents, dedication and leadership define a truly exceptional practice environment. We invite you to learn more about our Magnet environment, accomplished by approximately 6% of the nation’s hospitals, and even fewer pediatric centers.
We are also a Beacon Award winner, recognized for our outstanding CICU and PICU environments. In fact, our Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit is the first in the country to be designated a Beacon Award winner AND our Pediatric Intensive Care Unit is the first in the Northeast region to receive the Beacon designation!
For additional information please visit the Children's National Medical Center Site