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Amergis Clinical Pharmacy Technician - $1,280 Weekly! - DC in Washington, District Of Columbia
The Pharmacy Technician performs clerical and technical tasks necessary to operate a pharmacy. The Pharmacy Technician collaborates with members of the pharmacy and health care team to promote total patient care.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Prepares, packages, and distributes medications prescribed by physicians
Assists pharmacists, physicians, nursing and clinical personnel with pharmacy services
Maintains department facilities, equipment, and materials in a condition to promote efficiency, health, comfort, and safety of patients and staff
Checks equipment, supplies, inventory and accessories on a regular basis per department protocol
Processes prescriptions, evaluates for quality and accurate patient identification and side labeling
Greets patients, verifies patient identification and physician orders
After pharmacists review the order for errors or potential problems, technicians transcribe the relevant information about the patient and the prescribed medications into the patient’s chart
Maintains patient confidentiality at all times
Assists in keeping pharmacy clean and organized
Performs other duties as assigned/necessary
Minimum Requirements:
High School diploma or its equivalent certification
Graduate of accredited Pharmacy Technology Program
PTCB or NPTA license preferred or as required by state/contract
Minimum of one year relevant experience preferred
Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice
Participation and completion of Amergis' Competency program when applicable
Current CPR if applicable
TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)
Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
Successful completion of new hire training as applicable to job site
Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements
Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language is required
Computer proficiency required
Must be at least 18 years of age
Benefits
At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:
Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) savings plan
Awards and recognition programs
*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
About Amergis
Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.
Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.