Job Description

Matrix Providers is hiring a Pharmacy Technician to join our team of talented professionals providing healthcare services to Military Service Members and their families at Naval Health Clinic Quantico, VA.

• Employment Status: Full-time
• Compensation: This is an hourly position, paid bi-weekly
  • $22-$22.89/hour , H&W $4.57
• Schedule: Monday through Friday, between the hours of 6:30 am and 7:00 pm. Shifts will normally be scheduled for an 8.5 to 9 hour period, to include an uncompensated 30 to 60 minute lunch break.
  • Current schedule: Monday to Friday 7:30 am to 4:00 pm
• Benefits: Competitive financial package with a comprehensive insurance package including health, dental, vision, and life coverage.
  • Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Paid Holidays (Outlined in Handbook)
  • 401(k) Plan

Requirements:

• Education: Certificate; Graduate from a formal pharmacy technician program accredited by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) or a formal pharmacy technician program (i.e., technical, hospital, or retail-based program) or a formal medical services training program of the United States Military.
• Certification:
  • Certified by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB).
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Experience: One year of experience as a pharmacy technician after graduation.
• Licensure: None

Job Summary:

• Perform a full range of pharmacy technician duties consistent with education, training, experience, and assigned responsibilities.
• Dispense medications by filling new and refill prescriptions, entering prescription orders, and maintaining accurate pharmacy records.
• Provide medication-related support by assisting patients and providers, monitoring for drug interactions, and reporting adverse drug reactions.
• Maintain productivity standards comparable to other pharmacy personnel while ensuring timely, accurate, and complete documentation.
• Comply with infection prevention, aseptic techniques, safety procedures, and emergency response protocols to ensure a safe patient care environment.
• Participate in quality improvement, peer review, performance improvement, risk management, and medication safety initiatives, including drug storage inspections, expired medication reviews, and workload reporting.
• Manage pharmacy inventory by ordering, stocking, restocking, maintaining supplies, and generating inventory and "not in stock" reports.
• Utilize Department of Defense healthcare systems (e.g., CHCS, AHLTA, MHS GENESIS, Essentris, ADS, and CIS) and maintain responsiveness through DoD email and voicemail.
• Complete all required command training, continuing education, staff meetings, and provide in-service training or clinical guidance to government personnel as directed.
• Maintain professional accountability by adhering to legal and regulatory requirements, protecting patient rights, supporting the Family Advocacy Program, complying with documentation standards, and working collaboratively with the healthcare team.

Facility and Patient Information

• The pharmacy serves an average of 80�100 customers per day across multiple service areas.
• Pharmacy Technicians rotate through various responsibilities, including the clinic dispensing window, drive-through pharmacy, and prescription filling , to maintain workflow and proficiency.
• The clinic maintains a steady, fast-paced environment that requires strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask.
• Training is ongoing and primarily hands-on, with direct instruction and mentorship provided by the department's Senior Enlisted Leader.
• Electronic systems training, including MHS GENESIS , is provided as part of the onboarding process.
• Delays in obtaining system access can occasionally impact the training timeline; however, once access is established, most Pharmacy Technicians are able to work independently within 1�2 weeks .
• Supervisors and experienced team members remain available to provide guidance and answer questions as needed to ensure continued success.

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