Pharmacy Technician II

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Job Summary

Under the direction of pharmacy leadership, follows established policies and procedures to perform a variety of routine support tasks that are integral to the operation of the pharmacy department.

Essential Functions
-Assists in the preparation and delivery of pharmaceutical supplies and medications in accordance with the laws and regulations.
-Delivers and distributes medications to patient care areas.
-Utilizes area-specific technology, including, but not limited to, robotics, automation, software, equipment, and information systems.
-Performs cycle counts as necessary.
-Under the direct supervision of a Pharmacist. performs required pharmaceutical dosage calculations necessary to prepare extemporaneous dosage forms as applicable.
-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.
-Receives and sorts shipments of medications and supplies.
-Recommend drug-related labs and interpret results when appropriate.
-Delivers and stocks pharmacy inventory.
-Maintains inventory in all pharmacy areas and automated dispensing cabinets (ADC) and charge stock orders, ADC shrinkage, and patient and clinic requisitions.
-Responsible for assisting in the training of more junior staff.
-Provides information and triage phone calls to the appropriate individual within the pharmacy department.

 

Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent required

Licenses and Credentials
Pharmacy Technician [State License] - Generic - HR Only required Pharmacy Technician Certification [CPhT] - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) required

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 the 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)

• M-F schedule, shifts range from 6 AM-6 PM EST
• Hybrid position floating between locations in Somerville, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Salem Hospital, and Mass General Hospital.

 

Onsite

 

399 Revolution Drive

 

40

 

Regular

 

Day (United States of America)

 

Pay Range

$ - $31.71/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 bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your pot