Pharmacy Technician Sterile Compounding
Job Location:
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 II supports safe timely pharmacy services by performing technical and operational duties in accordance with established policies and applicable state and federal regulations. Responsibilities include preparing packaging labeling and distributing unit-dose medications outpatient prescriptions and stock orders; delivering medications and supplies to patient care areas; and maintaining medication integrity through proper storage rotation and inventory control. The technician uses pharmacy information systems and departmental tools to document work support workflow tracking and reporting as assigned and may be scheduled in central pharmacy and/or specialized pharmacy areas based on operational needs. The role also includes organizing inventory auditing medication storage areas conducting safety and quality checks escalating discrepancies and handling controlled substances per policy. The technician may assist with onboarding and technical training and participate in departmental projects and quality/safety initiatives as assigned.
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.
Demonstrate 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.
Support the operations of the pharmacy and ensure the safe and efficient delivery of medications and healthcare products.
Utilize area-specific technology including but not limited to robotics automation software equipment and information systems.
Audit medication storage areas utilizing data collection tools (if applicable).
Handle and prepare all controlled substances in accordance with state and federal regulations.
Assist with the training of junior pharmacy technicians and pharmacy technician trainees.
Understand the complex medication needs of patients and coordinate with pharmacy and medical/nursing staff to meet those needs while providing extraordinary service (if applicable).
Assist with the organization of the pharmacys inventory and operational workflow.
Assist with preparing daily work reports conducting safety and quality assurance audits and participating in inventory management and control (if applicable).
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) required
Experience
Pharmacy technician 0-1 year 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
- Multi task 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
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Remote Type
Work Location
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Employee Type
Work Shift
Pay Range
$22.84 - $29.79/HourlyGrade
4EEO 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
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.
