​Certified Pharmacy Technician

Baystate Health, a nationally recognized leader in healthcare quality and safety, and home to Baystate Medical Center (BMC), and the region's only level 1 trauma center, providing services throughout western Massachusetts  is looking for Certified Pharmacy Technician.

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION:

• Strong and supportive leadership structure

• Awards for Unit Department, high performing unit, high engagement scores, etc.

• Teamwork, flexibility, peer support

SCHEDULE:

• Full-time 40-hour position

• 1st shift

• Days & Evening assigned schedule as needed by the department

• Every 3rd weekend plus holidays rotation

LOCATION:

• 759 Chestnut Street, Springfield, MA

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• High School Diploma, GED or HiSet

• Pharmacy Technician License for State of Massachusetts (required)

• PTCB - National Certification is required for Acute Care (required)

• Previous pharmacy technician experience (required)

THE ADVANTAGES OF WORKING WITH BAYSTATE!

• Excellent Compensation High-quality, low-cost medical, dental and vision insurance

• Generous PTO – up to 25 days in the first year, with scheduled earned increases

• Continuing education support and reimbursement

• First Time Home Buyers Financial Packages

• Farm Share Memberships

• 403b retirement company match & annual company contribution increase based on years of service

• Free money coach advice from a certified professional

• Wellbeing programs that include but are not limited to mental, physical, and financial health

• Pet, home, auto and personal insurance

• Life insurance

• Reimbursement for a variety of wellbeing activities, included but limited to gym membership and equipment, personal trainer, massage and so much more!

Summary: 

Under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist, Pharmacy technicians assist in various activities of the pharmacy department. Through the leadership of the operations leadership team, the pharmacy technician is responsible for the essential functions and responsibilities outlined in this document, noting every employee is expected to perform other similar and related duties as assigned. Leadership has the right to change or add to the job responsibilities based on changes in workflows or processes as necessary.
           
The employee is expected to:
Obtain and maintain appropriate knowledge and understanding of Baystate Medical Center/Baystate Health (BH) Pharmacy Services. This knowledge includes the values, policies, and procedures of BMC/BH and BH Pharmacy Services. The incumbent serves as a representative of the department both inside and outside the Pharmacy and Hospital and must adhere to system and department compliance policies, any applicable laws and regulations, and the Baystate Operating Principles.
The certified pharmacy technician I am responsible for supporting dispensing and restocking functions from the central pharmacy to patient care, OR, and procedural areas utilizing automated inventory dispensing machines (e.g., carousel) and cabinets (e.g., Pyxis/Anesthesia Pyxis machines) as well as various medication trays and carts and essential non-sterile compounding (USP 795) tasks.  

The certified pharmacy technician I team members are expected to understand significant job responsibilities and performance factors that help meet the mission and vision of the department and organization. This includes a strong dedication to the following vital behaviors which impact the patient experience:
Customer service
Teamwork
Attendance 

Thorough understanding of drug distribution workflows focusing on medication safety, quality, and value;
Dedication and commitment to understanding, identifying, and participation in quality improvement initiatives

Job Responsibilities: 

1) Distributive Pharmacy Services:
Demonstrates a thorough understanding of a Central Pharmacy and distributive pharmacy technician's duties and responsibilities.  This includes, but is not limited to:

Operates all pharmacy automation and technology in accordance with policy, procedures, and manufacturing instructions to support inventory management, drug preparation, and dispensing processes across all medication storage locations (patient care units, ORs, procedural areas, trays, kits, code carts, etc