Pharmacy Technician Trainee - Johns Hopkins Hospital

Summary:

Train to be a Pharmacy Technician with the Johns Hopkins Department of Pharmacy! The Pharmacy technician trainee must meet a minimum of 400 credit hours through online and on the job training. The training program is a 12 week program designed to prepare you for a career as a Pharmacy Technician. Upon successfully completing the JHHS pharmacy technician training program, Trainees will be qualified to obtain the Maryland Board of Pharmacy registration and work as a Pharmacy Technician (non-certified) at the Johns Hopkins Hospital. Pharmacy Technician (non-certified) are then required to obtain national PTCB certification within 1 year of hire.

Shift:

Full Time, Rotating Day and Evening Shifts (40 hours per week)

Weekends Not Required

Non- Exempt

Work Location:

The Johns Hopkins Hospital; Central Pharmacy Division

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Requires a high school diploma or GED certificate
• Demonstrate appropriate reading skill by achieve a score of 70% or higher on pre-enrollment reading comprehension competency
• Demonstrate basic mathematical calculations skills by achieve a score of 70% or higher on pre-enrollment math competency
• Requires efficient computer skills for online didactic learning
• Requires analytical ability to maintain records, measure drugs, and recognize common computer errors.
• Requires interpersonal skills to interact with physicians, nurses, and other allied health professionals to obtain, verify and exchange information.
• No experience is required
• Requires ability to use Pharmacy Technician University (PTU) online platform for didactic learning and competency assessments
• Requires ability to use computer for data access, and understanding of technology used to automate drug ordering, storage, preparation and dispensing procedures.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.

We are committed to providing a healthy and safe environment for our patients, visitors and staff members. The Johns Hopkins Hospital has a tobacco-free at work policy. Employees must refrain from using any tobacco products during their work shifts — including while at lunch or on breaks, and whether they are on or off campus.