Overview:
Madigan Army Medical Center is seeking a Supervisory Pharmacy Tech to join our growing team! Pharmacy Technicians are vital members of the Pharmacist/Pharmacy Technician relationship in dispensing accurate and timely prescriptions to patients in a fast paced work environment. Join our Pharmily!
Located in the beautiful Pacific Northwest on the Puget Sound, in Washington State, Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) is near the city of Lakewood, 10 minutes from Tacoma and 20 minutes from Olympia, the state capitol. JBLM is situated in a key location along Interstate 5, allowing easy access to Seattle, Tacoma, and the welcoming neighboring communities. Although the Army and Air Force missions have changed over the years, one thing has not changed—the natural setting of the base. Majestic Mount Rainier looms on the horizon, towering over the other peaks of the Cascade Range. From the mountains to the deep waters of Puget Sound and the Pacific Ocean, the local areas abound in natural beauty and outdoor recreation opportunities. Camping, hunting, fishing, hiking, boating and new sports are a way of life in Washington State.
Working for the Department of Defense comes with an abundance of benefits and perks to include competitive compensation packages, paid-time off, medical benefits, student loan repayments, and retirement package with Thrift Savings Plan to include matching employer contributions. For more information, please visit the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/benefits/
Responsibilities:
- Receive and review prescriptions, using knowledge of general principles of pharmaceutical practices.
- Advise patients and professional medical personnel of possible adverse reactions and drug interactions.
- Inventory and reorder medications and other pharmacy supplies according to pharmacy operating requirements and procedures.
- Assign responsibilities to subordinates.
- Determine training needs and assure necessary training needs are filled.
- Prepare requests for filling vacancies and select subordinates.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Who May Apply: US Citizens
Experience Required: One year of experience which includes filling prescriptions, distributing pharmaceuticals, utilizing pharmacy based computer systems, and supervising or training employees within a pharmacy setting.
