Pharmacy Technician I
Pharmacy Technician I
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Job Description
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals including doctors nurses business people tech experts researchers and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit we support patient care research teaching and community service striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary
Under the direction of a staff pharmacist and/or pharmacy leadership team follow established policies and procedures to perform a variety of routine support tasks that are integral to the operation of the pharmacy department. Tasks include but are not limited to preparation and distribution of unit dose medications outpatient prescriptions stock orders while maintaining the safe handling and integrity of medications. Tasks may also include responsibilities of technical training and participation in departmental projects. Staffing assignments will include roles throughout central pharmacy and designated specialized pharmacy areas.Essential Functions
-Perform all required pharmaceutical dosage calculations necessary to prepare extemporaneous dosage forms as applicable under the direct supervision of a pharmacist.
-Adhere to safety requirements for handling non-hazardous medications in accordance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements.
-May prepare compounded sterile products using principles of aseptic technique distribute and transport controlled substances under the appropriate state of control or maintain code cart inventory. Responsibilities are unit specific.
-Responsible for assisting with training of Pharmacy Technician Trainees
-Familiarity with pharmacy practice settings legal requirements and limitations prescription information and calculations drug identification and generic equivalents drug manufacturing packaging and labeling information and proper drug handling and storage practices
Qualifications
Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent required
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree
No
Licenses and Credentials
Pharmacy Technician State License - Generic - HR Only required Pharmacy Technician Certification CPhT - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) preferred
Experience
Previous hospital-related experience formal training or certification from a pharmacy technician training program desired 1-2 years
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Perform intermediate mathematical calculations associated with preparing non-sterile extemporaneously manufactured pharmaceutical products and other medication doses.
- Follow all applicable state and federal controlled substance regulations.
- Continuously improve skills necessary of area-specific technology including but not limited to robotics automation software equipment and information system.
- Read interpret and follow complex verbal and written instructions to prepare medications in a sterile environment in an accurate manner.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Remote Type
Work Location
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Employee Type
Work Shift
EEO Statement:
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham our competency framework defines what effective leadership looks like by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance make hiring decisions identify development needs mobilize employees across our system and establish a strong talent pipeline.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
