Future Opportunity - Pharmacy Technician

About Company:

Since 1984, Professional Performance Development Group (PPDG) has been proudly Serving Heroes by connecting exceptional healthcare professionals with rewarding opportunities across military, federal, and commercial healthcare facilities. Guided by our core principles of excellence, integrity, and collaboration, we are dedicated to delivering high-quality staffing solutions that strengthen the delivery of patient care nationwide. Rooted in a culture of Linked Prosperity, PPDG values the success of our clients, employees, and partners alike - offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, professional growth, and a cooperative workplace built on trust, respect, and service. As a proud Department of Defense Partner Employer and participant in the Military Spouse Employment Partnership (MSEP), PPDG remains committed to supporting our Nation’s Finest through meaningful careers that make a lasting impact.

Job Title:

Pharmacy Technician

Reports To:

TBD

Provides Direct Support To:

Kimbrough Ambulatory Care Center, Fort Meade, MD

Duty Hours:

Eight-hour shifts as specified by the individual clinic. Meal breaks may vary from 30 minutes to one hour and are unpaid. Example shifts include 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., and 9:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Education:

• Graduate from a formal pharmacy technician program accredited by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP); a formal pharmacy technician program, including a technical, hospital, or retail-based program; or a formal medical services training program of the United States Military.

Certifications:

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Current Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) certification.

Experience:

• At least one year of experience within the last two years working as a pharmacist or pharmacy technician.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

The duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Perform a full range of pharmacy technician procedures.
• Perform pharmaceutical dispensing duties, including filling new outpatient prescriptions, processing refills, and entering orders into required databases.
• Support new and refill prescription requests from patients and providers, monitor for drug interactions, and report adverse drug reactions.
• Perform quality improvement duties, including drug storage inspections, review of expired supplies, and preparation of error, workload, and supporting documentation reports.
• Perform supply process duties, including placing orders, stocking and restocking shelves, maintaining inventory, and producing Not in Stock reports.
• Maintain working knowledge of pharmaceutical terminology, common drugs, medication dosage forms, drug storage and security requirements, and common pharmacy equipment.
• Demonstrate extensive knowledge of pharmaceuticals, including therapeutics, dosage, nomenclature, side effects, interactions, and incompatibilities, and remain familiar with outpatient and inpatient drug distribution systems.
• Receive and interpret outpatient prescriptions and inpatient medication orders and assist pharmacists with selecting and preparing medications.
• Maintain prescription files and other required records in accordance with applicable regulations and standard operating procedures.
• Maintain familiarity with the Military Treatment Facility therapeutic formulary, dispensing policies, and eligibility-for-care requirements.
• Account for controlled substances dispensed to the individual tablet, capsule, or similar unit.
• Provide drug information to healthcare professionals and patients when requested.
• Display a helpful and courteous manner when assisting patients, explaining available options, and recommending fact-based solutions.
• Use MHS GENESIS and other automated dispensing systems implemented by the Defense Health Agency after required Government-provided training.
• Complete required paperwork and documentation and provide patient care in accordance with applicable Joint Commission standards.
• Perform additional administrative or clinical duties as requested to sustain normal clinic operations and support compliance with Joint Commission standards, including clinic and ward inspections, monitoring supplies and equipment, enforcing clinic standard operating procedures, conducting monthly peer review, and attending staff meetings.
• Fulfill Quality Improvement responsibilities by upholding established patient-care and practice standards, reviewing and submitting required reports, and completing mandatory training.