Certified Pharmacy Technician

  • fort belvoir
Certified Pharmacy Technician (PART TIME)

Ft. Belvoir, VA

Position Duties and Responsibilities:

Possess a working knowledge of pharmaceutical terminology, common drugs, medication dosage forms, storage and security requirements for drugs, and the operation of common pharmacy equipment.
Possess extensive knowledge of pharmaceuticals to include therapeutics, dosage, nomenclature, side effects, interactions and incompatibilities. CPT must be intimately familiar with all aspects of the Outpatient and Inpatient Drug Distribution System.
Receive and interpret outpatient prescriptions or inpatient medication orders. Assist pharmacist in selecting and preparing medications.
Maintain necessary prescription files and other records in accordance with applicable regulations and standard operating procedures.
Maintain thorough familiarity with MTF therapeutic formulary, dispensing policies, and requirements for eligibility for care.
Accountable for all controlled substances dispensed to the single tablet, capsule or similar unit for all controlled substances dispensed.
Provide drug information to other health care professionals and patients when requested.
Display a helpful, courteous manner to patients, visitors, and staff explaining options, and recommending solutions based on facts.
Utilize the Composite Health Care System (CHCS), AHLTA outpatient medical record, and ESSENTRIS inpatient medical record and the Ambulatory Data System (ADS). The Government will provide training in the use of both systems and any other ADP system implemented by the Army/DHA.

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum of the equivalent of 16 hours per week work experience as a Certified Pharmacy Technician throughout the last year.
possess and maintain current certification (with no limitations, stipulations, or pending adverse actions) by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board.
The CPT shall possess and maintain current registration as a CPT in at least one state or territory of the United States.
Shall have and maintain current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS). Certification must be by American Heart Association.
Must be a US Citizen.

About Potomac Healthcare Solutions:
Potomac Healthcare Solutions is an award-winning, dynamic, and rapidly growing healthcare services company with a proven background in providing world-class health services for both government and commercial organizations. We are actively recruiting skilled, caring practitioners to support our rapidly growing program base and supported healthcare facilities. If you would like to be a part of a quality-driven organization and make a difference, we would like to talk to you!

If you do not find interest in this opportunity but know of someone who may, we kindly ask that you refer the individual to Potomac Healthcare Solutions by forwarding this job posting.

We especially welcome employment interest of US Military Veterans with honorable service.

Potomac Healthcare Solutions, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled.

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