Certified Pharmacy Technician- Night Shift

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Job Title: Certified Pharmacy Technician

Employment Type: Full-time

Shift: Night Shift (Rotating 4 days on/3 days off schedule)
Location: Holy Cross Health - Germantown, MD

Position Purpose

Assists pharmacists in preparing and distributing drugs to all patients and areas of hospital, maintaining drug inventory, and charging and maintaining patient records.  Advanced experience and training in areas of controlled substances, IV admixtures, and handling and preparing cytotoxic drugs.  Pharmacy technicians work only under supervision of registered pharmacists - they do not perform duties that legally can only be performed by registered pharmacists.  Performance demonstrates efforts to improve patient satisfaction, lower costs and improve quality.  Supports Mission of Trinity Health and Holy Cross Health.

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent required

• National pharmacy technician certification, or actively enrolled in Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) approved pharmacy school program (successful completion of foreign pharmacy graduate examination will be considered equivalent).

• Registration with Maryland Board of Pharmacy.

• Pass math/pharmaceutical calculation test.

• Previous hospital experience required and one (1) year of IV admixture and chemotherapy experience preferred.

• Able to communicate effectively, and speak, write and comprehend English.

• Able to work cooperatively with hospital and pharmacy staff, in order to meet objectives.

• Must be able to handle frequent interruptions, and changes in workload and work schedule.

Pay Range: $22.83 - $31.96/hr

Pay is based on experience, skills and education.  Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates.  The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

Position Highlights and Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefit packages, including medical, dental, vision, mental health, paid time off, 403B, education assistance and voluntary benefits (pet insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity and others) available from the first day of employment.  

• Work/Life balance with flexible schedules.  

• Free onsite parking.  

• Our mission and core values are what drive each member of Trinity Health to support each other, communicate openly and respectfully while embracing a culture that nurtures a healing, safe environment for all.   

• Referral Rewards Program 

About us:

Holy Cross Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit health system that serves the two most populous counties in Maryland, Montgomery and Prince George’s, with a commitment to being the most trusted provider of health-care services in the area. Founded in 1963 by the Sisters of the Holy Cross, Holy Cross Health is a member of Trinity Health of Livonia, Michigan. Holy Cross Hospital, in Silver Spring, is one of the largest hospitals in Maryland, and Holy Cross Germantown Hospital is the first hospital in the nation built on a community college campus, enhanced by an educational partnership. The Holy Cross Health Network operates primary-care practices and affordable health centers, and offers a wide range of innovative, community-based health and wellness programs. Specialty care, home care and hospice services round out Holy Cross Health’s high-quality and coordinated continuum of care that aims to improve health and let you live life on your own terms.

Holy Cross Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. 

Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to Minority/Females/disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V) status.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.