Healthcare Ascension

Pharmacy Advocate Technician


Pay$20.63 - $27.64 / hour
LocationBaltimore/Maryland
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 395123
      Details

      • Department: Inpatient
      • Schedule: 7 on/7 off - Night Shift: Sunday-Thursday, 9:00pm-7:30am, Friday-Saturday 9:00pm-8:30am
      • Facility: Ascension Saint Agnes Hospital
      • Location: Baltimore, MD
      • Salary: $20.63 - $27.64 per hour


      Benefits

      Paid time off (PTO)
      Various health insurance options & wellness plans
      Retirement benefits including employer match plans
      Long-term & short-term disability
      Employee assistance programs (EAP)
      Parental leave & adoption assistance
      Tuition reimbursement
      Ways to give back to your community

      Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance and salary range at the time of the offer.


      Responsibilities

      Provide distributive pharmacy services and technical support for the pharmacist prior to receiving
      certification.

      • Refill and maintain automated dispensing system.
      • Prepare order and maintain inventory for the pharmacy department.
      • Prepare sterile and non-sterile compounds.
      • Repackage bulk medications.
      • Receive and store incoming supplies.
      • Serve as liaison between pharmacy, patient and health professional by providing information by
        providing information.

      Requirements

      Licensure / Certification / Registration:

      • Pharmacy Tech credentialed from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) preferred.
      • Pharmacy Tech credentialed from the National Healthcareer Association preferred.

      Education:

      • High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's
        degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

      Additional Preferences

      • Strong understanding of pharmaceutical calculations, drug classifications, and medical terminology.
      • Familiarity with pharmacy laws, regulations, and best practices.
      • Knowledge of medication compounding procedures and aseptic techniques.
      • Familiarity with drug interactions, contraindications, and side effects.
      • Skilled in measuring, packaging, and labeling medications accurately.
      • Strong communication skills for daily interaction with other healthcare professionals and colleagues.
      • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic healthcare environment.
      • Knowledge of patient privacy laws and the ability to handle sensitive information confidentially

      Why Join Our Team

      Ascension Saint Agnes in Baltimore, Maryland operates a full-service, 254-bed teaching hospital, the Ascension Saint Agnes Medical Group, Ascension Saint Agnes Imaging Center and Ascension Saint Agnes Foundation. As an associate, you will be a part of a team that is committed to providing a place of respect and inclusion for all associates, as well as a rich learning environment with countless opportunities for career growth and professional development.

      Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

      Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.


      Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

      Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

      For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

      As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

      Pay Non-Discrimination Notice

      Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.

      This Ministry does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.


      Licensure / Certification / Registration:

      • Pharmacy Tech credentialed from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) preferred.
      • Pharmacy Tech credentialed from the National Healthcareer Association preferred.

      Education:

      • High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's
        degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

      Provide distributive pharmacy services and technical support for the pharmacist prior to receiving
      certification.

      • Refill and maintain automated dispensing system.
      • Prepare order and maintain inventory for the pharmacy department.
      • Prepare sterile and non-sterile compounds.
      • Repackage bulk medications.
      • Receive and store incoming supplies.
      • Serve as liaison between pharmacy, patient and health professional by providing information by
        providing information.
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