Pharmacy Technician I

Site: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.

 

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Job Summary

Summary

Under the direction of a staff pharmacist and/or pharmacy leadership team, the Certified Pharmacy Technician I performs routine technical and operational duties to support safe, timely pharmacy services in accordance with established policies and applicable 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 supporting proper storage, rotation, and inventory practices. The technician documents work and uses pharmacy information systems and departmental tools as trained and may be assigned to central pharmacy and/or specialized areas based on operational needs. The role also includes auditing medication storage areas, escalating discrepancies, and handling controlled substances per departmental policy. The technician may assist with onboarding/training of junior staff 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.
Demonstrate professionalism and effectively communicate with patients and caregivers to gather information and/or triage inquiries.
Audit medication storage areas utilizing data collection tools, if applicable.

 

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
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 ass signed responsibilities
- Ability to distinguish routine functions from those requiring a pharmacist's professional judgment
- Ability to work with sustained attention and care on routine, repetitive tasks

 

 

Onsite

 

75 Francis Street

 

40

 

Regular

 

Rotating (United States of America)

 

Pay Range

$18.58 - $26.58/Hourly

 

Grade

3

 

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