Pharmacy Technician, Clinical Trials MGH

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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.

 

Coop Intern position (which is filled every 6 months) is occupying a full time Technician position. We are revertly this FTE back to a full time Technician position

 

Job Summary

• Prepares sterile and non-sterile products in adherence to USP and hospital policies and procedures.
• Under the supervision of the Pharmacist, performs calculations required for the preparation of sterile and non-sterile products.
• Demonstrates working knowledge of preparation of common dose forms including intravenous (IV) infusions, syringes, capsules etc.
• Assists in training of pharmacy staff, in conjunction with the area supervisor or designee.
• Follows USP guidelines for IV room cleaning, maintenance and monitoring.
• Maintains all required training competencies.
• Processes outpatient and inpatient investigational prescriptions utilizing the CTP computerized drug management system.
• Performs inventory management including drug ordering, receipt, expiration date checks, accountability, drug returns, destruction etc.
• Corresponds with study team members and sponsors as needed.
• Aids the Pharmacist in monitor visit scheduling, on-site, set-up, triage, and resolution of findings.
• Performs daily monitoring of CTP fridge, freezer, and room temperatures.
• Participates in study closure and document archival.

 

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 preferred Pharmacy Technician Certification [CPhT] - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) preferred

Experience
hospital-related experience, formal training, or certification from a pharmacy technician training program 2-3 years preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Shows knowledge of the pharmacology of drugs and legal aspects of dispensing.
- 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.

 

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

Onsite

 

Work Location

90 Blossom Street

 

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

 

Employee Type

Regular

 

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

 

Pay Range

$20.43 - $29.21/Hourly

 

Grade

4

 

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonus