Pharmacy Technician, Medication History
Pharmacy Technician, Medication History
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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 highly advanced technical and clerical support tasks that are vital to the operation of the pharmacy department. Tasks include responsibilities of technical training compliance and participation in departmental projects and initiatives. This requires successful experience and documented performance in focused key activities.These tasks are designed to support the department in the preparation and delivery of pharmaceutical supplies and medications in accordance with the laws and regulations of the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Pharmacy Massachusetts Department of Public Health and other regulatory agencies as applicable. Most tasks require the review and authorization of a licensed pharmacist.
Medication reconciliation during transitions of care from the community to hospital setting is essential for patient safety and to optimize inpatient care. This process begins with a thorough history of all regular medication use prior to admission (prescribed and non-prescribed) using several different information sources. The medication history pharmacy technician under the supervision of the medication history pharmacist will systematically interview the patient family and/or caregiver to obtain a complete list of home medications. This medication list will then be confirmed with a second source that may include a pharmacy mail order or nursing facility documentation. Following completion the pharmacy technician will document findings in the medical record and communicate pertinent medication information with the medical team nursing staff and pharmacy staff.
There is opportunity for an 8 on-6 off schedule (10 hour shifts) or for a regular 5-day schedule (8 hour shifts).
Qualifications
Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent required and Associates Degree Related Field of Study preferred
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree
No
Licenses and Credentials
Pharmacy Technician State License - Generic - HR Only preferred Pharmacy Technician Certification CPhT - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) preferred
Experience
Pharmacy Technician experience 3-5 years preferred
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Attention to detail.
- Proficient with standard PC software: Microsoft Excel Word PowerPoint.
- Effective computer and keyboarding skills.
- Working knowledge of pharmacy information and inventory systems.
- 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.
- Ability to manage several priorities and deadlines simultaneously.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Physical Requirements
- Standing Frequently (34-66%)
- Walking Frequently (34-66%)
- Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
- Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs (w/assisted device)
- Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
- Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
- Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
- Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
- Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
- Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
- Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
- Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
- Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
- Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
- Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
- Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
- Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
- Talking Constantly (67-100%)
- Hearing Constantly (67-100%)
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
