Pharmacy Technician II, Specialty Pharmacy Services, Sign-On Bonus Eligible

Pharmacy Technician II, Specialty Pharmacy Services, Sign-On Bonus Eligible

Job Profile Summary 

​This role focuses on providing pharmacy related services in a hospital or retail setting.  In addition, this role focuses on performing the following Pharmacy Services duties: Delivers pharmaceuticals. Includes professionals who are trained and sometimes licensed to dispense medicine/controlled substances.   An organizational related support or service (administrative or clerical) role or a role that focuses on support of daily business activities (e.g., technical, clinical, non-clinical) operating in a “hands on” environment.  The majority of time is spent in the delivery of support services or activities, typically under supervision.  An experienced level role that requires basic knowledge of job procedures and tools obtained through work experience and may require vocational or technical education.  Works under moderate supervision, problems are typically of a routine nature, but may at times require interpretation or deviation from standard procedures, and communicates information that requires some explanation or interpretation. 

Job Overview 

Under the general supervision of a pharmacist, this role performs pharmacy-related functions in compliance with department policies and procedures that provide optimal pharmaceutical care.  This role is responsible for providing pharmacy services, including, but not limited to preparing pharmaceuticals, distributing pharmaceuticals, performing inventory control, compliance audits, financial transactions, providing customer service, and maintaining pharmacy records.  This role is also responsible for assisting with ordering, receiving, and inspecting medication and supplies. 

Job Description 

Minimum Qualifications: 

1. High school diploma or equivalent. 

2. Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT). 

3. Massachusetts Pharmacy Technician Registration. 

4. One (1) year of pharmacy-related experience. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

1. Associate’s degree. 

2. Two (2) Years of pharmacy-related experience in a hospital setting. 

Duties and Responsibilities: The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list.  Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned. 

1. Participates in non-complex sterile and non–sterile medication preparation activities including: Preparing oral liquids and other extemporaneous dosage formulations following a master formulary sheets or label; Preparing sterile compounds following a recipe or production instructions. 

2. Operates advanced, automated technology to assist in preparation and documentation of sterile products. 

3. Picks medications for automated dispensing cabinet replenishment accurately and with reasonable speed. 

4. Completes inventory management activities which include properly securing, storing, and maintaining all required records. 

5. Fills floor stock remote orders (i.e., Operating Room, Emergency Room,