Pharmacy Technician
Boston, NH - USA
Job Summary
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
SummaryUnder 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 preparing and distributing unit-dose medications outpatient prescriptions and 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 the central pharmacy and designated specialized pharmacy areas. For Uncertified Pharmacy Technicians the certification is preferred within the initial six (6) months of employment. The certification must be obtained before the end of the six-month timeframe.
Does this position require Patient Care
No
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 the 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 is desired 1-2 years required
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 for area-specific technology including but not limited to robotics automation software equipment and information systems.
- Read interpret and follow complex verbal and written instructions to prepare medications accurately in a sterile environment.
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
Pay Range
$18.58 - $26.58/HourlyGrade
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Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
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Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
About Company
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