Pharmacy Technician, Medication History
University of Maryland Medical System

Job Description
General Summary:

Under general supervision of a licensed pharmacist, collects current medication history from emergency department patients using at least two sources. In addition, performs clerical and technical tasks in the preparation, delivery, procurement and dispensing of pharmaceuticals within the hospital setting in support of the central pharmacy. Interacts with other healthcare providers and patient populations ranging from the neonate to elderly.

Company Description
University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health (UM UCH) offers the residents of northeastern Maryland an unparalleled combination of clinical expertise, leading-edge technology, and an exceptional patient experience.

A community-based, integrated, non-profit health system, our vision is to become the preferred, integrated health system creating the healthiest community in Maryland. We are dedicated to maintaining and improving the health of the people in our community through an integrated health delivery system that provides high quality care to all. Our commitment to service excellence is evident through a broad range of health care services, technologies and facilities. We work collaboratively with our community and other health organizations to serve as a resource for health promotion and education.

Today, UM UCH is the leading health care system and second largest private employer in Harford County. Our 3,500 team members and over 650 medical staff physicians serve residents of Harford County, eastern Baltimore County, and western Cecil County.

Qualifications
Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Education & Training: High School diploma or equivalent required. Valid Registration as Pharmacy Technician by the Maryland Board of Pharmacy.
• Work Orientation & Experience: Three (3) years' prior pharmacy technician experience with extensive knowledge of medication names and indications is preferred.
• Skills & Abilities: strong interpersonal skills; ability to recognize errors on a home medication list such as: inappropriate dose or tablet size that is not commercially available; strong written and oral communications skills; working knowledge of pharmaceutical and medical terms, drug names, abbreviations, and symbols commonly used in prescribing, dispensing, administering, and charting of medications in the institution; demonstrates working knowledge of drug dosages, routes of administration, and mechanical or automated delivery systems.

Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation:
Pay Range: $26.6-$30.26
Other Compensation (if applicable): Shift differential available
Review the 2024-2025 UMMS Benefits Guide

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