Pharmacy Technician III Sterile Compounding Technician
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Boston, MA - USA
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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 the Certified Pharmacy Technician III performs advanced technical and operational duties to support safe timely pharmacy services and medication distribution in compliance with departmental procedures and applicable state and federal regulations. The technician prepares packages labels and distributes medications and supplies; supports inventory control and storage standards; documents work in pharmacy information systems; completes quality/safety checks (including storage audits) and escalates discrepancies; and handles controlled substances per policy. The role also monitors daily operations for process compliance and supports onboarding and technical training including site-specific documentation and competency tracking.
Does this position require Patient Care
No
Essential Functions
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.
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.
Responsible for supporting the operations of the pharmacy and ensuring the safe and efficient delivery of medications and healthcare products.
Utilizes area-specific technology including but not limited to robotics automation software equipment and information systems.
Demonstrates professionalism and effectively communicates with patients and caregivers to gather information and/or triage inquiries.
Audits medication storage areas utilizing data collection tools if applicable.
Handles and prepares all controlled substances in accordance with state and federal regulations.
Responsible for assisting with the training of junior pharmacy technician and trainee team members.
Understands the complex medication needs of patients and coordinates with pharmacy and medical/nursing staff to meet those needs while providing extraordinary service if applicable.
Assists with the organization of the pharmacys inventory and operational flow.
Assists with preparing daily work reports conducting safety and quality assurance audits and participating in inventory management and control if applicable.
Monitors overall performance to ensure compliance with regulatory and organizational policies practices and approved pharmaceutical processes.
Assists managers and supervisors with plans following audit results identifying opportunities for process improvement efforts facility changes or additional employee education if applicable.
Responsible for the coordination of onboarding and training new employees including managing site-specific documentation and performing competency assessments.
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 required
Pharmacy Technician Certification CPhT - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) required
Experience
Experience as a pharmacy technician preferably in a healthcare or retail pharmacy setting 3-5 years required
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Ability to read interpret and follow verbal and written instructions including department policies and procedures
- Understand HIPAA privacy rules and will use discretion handling patient related information
- Ability to adhere to safety requirements for handling non-hazardous and hazardous medications in accordance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements
- Proficient with math calculations associated with assigned responsibilities
- Ability to distinguish routine functions from those requiring a pharmacists professional judgment
- Ability to work with sustained attention and care on routine repetitive tasks
- Knowledge and ability to handle controlled substances in accordance with state regulations
- Multitask and prioritize tasks under time constraints. Organize and maintain efficient work areas
- Command of area-specific technology including but not limited to robotics automation software equipment and information systems
- Consistently demonstrate initiative and self-motivation to complete work with minimal supervision
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Remote Type
Work Location
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Work Shift
Pay Range
$23.93 - $33.37/HourlyGrade
5EEO Statement:
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
About Company
Patients at Mass General have access to a vast network of physicians, nearly all of whom are Harvard Medical School faculty and many of whom are leaders within their fields.
