Pharmacy Messenger Job

We are seeking a Pharmacy Messenger to work a Government contract at a National Research Facility in Bethesda, MD.

Job Description:

• The Pharmacy Messenger shall perform non-judgmental aspects of transferring and delivering medications, intravenous solutions, and/or documents under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
• The incumbent shall complete projects assigned by the Lead Pharmacy Technician or Supervisory Pharmacist in a timely manner. The incumbent shall maintain ethical, professional behavior that ensures efficient, accurate, timely distribution and control of medications, intravenous solutions, and/or documents dispensed through the hospital.
• The incumbent shall maintain secure possession of transported materials and deliver them to a specified location in a timely manner.
• The incumbent shall maintain materials containing patient information in a discrete fashion during transport as to not openly expose this information to unauthorized persons.
• The incumbent shall reflect and maintain a good attitude representing the pharmacy department as well as the entire hospital.

Physical Setting:

• Hospital
• Inpatient

Job Type:

• Full-time

Pay:

• $22.13 per hour

Shift/Hours:

• 40 hours/week, hours may vary working the following shifts: 6a-2:30p, 7a-3:30p, 8a-4:30p, 9a-5:30p, 1p-9:30p, 3p-11:30p, including every other weekend. Must be able to work all shifts (days, evenings, weekdays, weekends, and holidays as requested by the client.

Employee must be able to meet the following working condition and physical demand requirements with or without an accommodation:

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• Intermediate work that may exert up to 50 pounds and may consistently
• carrying, pushing, pulling or otherwise moving objects while providing assistance to patients
• Exposure to potentially dangerous contaminated bodily fluids, blood and blood products, hazardous medications (such as chemotherapy solutions), and other contaminants as part of the daily hazards of the job

Required Skills:

• Must have a clear and active Pharmacy Tech License from any US State or Territory
• Nationally Certified through PTCB (Preferred)
• Must be BLS certified
• Must possess a proficient level of computer, verbal/written communications, and ability to prioritize is required
• Must be able to effectively read, write, and speak English fluently
• Must be able-bodied to transport medications and deliver floor stock throughout all patient care areas on a recurrent and periodic schedule

Experience:

• Pharmacy technician: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• PTCB Certification (Preferred)
• Pharmacy Technician License (Preferred)

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• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance