Inpatient Pharmacy Technician

Site: North Shore Medical Center, Inc.

 

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 the pharmacy leadership team, the Pharmacy Technician I - Registered role follows established policies and procedures to perform a variety of routine support tasks 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 the Pharmacy Technician I - Registered role, certification is preferred for employment. This job profile aligns with the duties outlined by the MA Board of Pharmacy.

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.

 

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) 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.

 

Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently
• Walking Frequently
• Sitting Occasionally
• Lifting Frequently
• Carrying Frequently
• Pushing Occasionally
• Pulling Occasionally
• Climbing Rarely
• Balancing Frequently
• Stooping Occasionally
• Kneeling Occasionally
• Crouching Occasionally
• Crawling Rarely
• Reaching Frequently
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently
• Feeling Constantly
• Foot Use Rarely
• Vision - Far Constantly
• Vision - Near Constantly
• Talking Constantly
• Hearing Constantly

 

Onsite

 

81 Highland Avenue

 

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