Description
PHARMACY TECHNICIAN TRAINEE Requisition #: 497969
Location: Sibley Memorial Hospital, Washington, DC 20016
Category: Pharmacy
Work Shift: Day Shift
Work Week: Full Time
Weekend Work Required: No
Date Posted: April 14, 2022
GENERAL SUMMARY: Under the direct supervision of the program director, instructors, preceptors, and lead technician, the pharmacy technician trainee will successfully complete the didactic, simulation and experiential components of the Johns Hopkins Health System (JHHS) Pharmacy Technician Training Program within the predefined duration.
The pharmacy technician trainee will perform a variety of duties including assisting in the preparation and packaging of medications, distribution and delivery of medications, maintaining proper inventory levels, and keeping appropriate records and documentation.
The Pharmacy technician trainee must complete a minimum of 400 credit hours to meet the requirements of the program per ASHP/ACPE standards.
Prior to beginning the training program, each Pharmacy technician trainee must register with the District of Columbia (DC) Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician Trainee. Pharmacy Technician Trainee must provide DC Board of Pharmacy registration to be displayed conspicuously in the Pharmacy within 30 days of starting Technician Training program.
Upon successfully completing the JHHS pharmacy technician training program, the pharmacy technician trainee must obtain a Pharmacy Technician registration with DC Board of Pharmacy and work as a pharmacy technician at Sibley Memorial Hospital - Johns Hopkins Medicine for a minimum of 1 year.
The Pharmacy technician trainee must also obtain certification from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) within 90 days of completion of the Pharmacy Technician training program.
Minimum Education and Experience: Requires a high school diploma or GED certificate Demonstrate appropriate reading skill by achieving a score of 70% or higher on pre-enrollment reading comprehension competency Demonstrate basic mathematical calculations skills by achieving a score of 70% or higher on pre-enrollment math competency Sibley Memorial Hospital provides a smoke-free workplace.
Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, and or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
