Pharmacy TechnicianPerform all tasks related to medication dispensing; educate and counsel patients and caregivers regarding medication outcomes; provide drug information services to providers and consumers; serve as pharmacy representative to health center committees as requested; assist in student preceptor programs; participate in research programs where appropriateMajor Duties And ResponsibilitiesCompliance, Policies, and Procedures • Is aware and follows pharmacy policies and procedures • Contributes to development and up-dating of policies and proceduresChecking, Examining, and Recording • Maintains drug inventory level commensurate with utilization with feedback • Performs monthly narcotic audits • Takes responsibility for organizing drug information resources in the pharmacy departmentPatient Focus • Appropriately educates patients on medication use • Appropriately triages patients to other providers as necessary. • Provides accurate information to providers and patientsCommunication • Attends weekly case conference meetings • Attends monthly staff meetings • Serves on CBHS committees • Precepts pharmacy and pharmacy tech students • Discusses possible side effects and interactions • Treats patients in a respectful and confidential mannerProblem Solving and Decision Making • Suggests improvements in daily operations • Takes on special projects as requestedSkills And Abilities:Education And/Or Experience: • Required: Graduate of a college of pharmacy accredited by the American Council on Pharmaceutical Education (ACPE). Pharm.D, RpH or equivalent degree preferred or have passed a foreign equivalency exam • Current Maryland State Pharmacy License in good standing • Desired: Medication Therapy Management certification; Board certification Disease management • Desired: Previous pharmacist experience in a high volume retail setting • Attention to detail and sense of urgency