Pharmacy Technician - Per Diem

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

Summary
Under the direction of a staff pharmacist and/or pharmacy leadership team, follows established policies and procedures to perform a variety of routine support tasks that are integral to the operation of the pharmacy department. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the preparation and distribution of unit-dose medications, outpatient prescriptions, and stock orders while maintaining the safe handling and integrity of medications. Duties may also include providing technical training and participating in departmental projects. Staffing assignments may include responsibilities throughout the central pharmacy and designated specialized pharmacy areas.

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 aseptic technique, distribute and transport controlled substances in accordance with applicable state regulations, or maintain code cart inventory. Responsibilities are unit-specific.
Assist with the training of Pharmacy Technician Trainees.
Demonstrate knowledge of pharmacy practice settings, legal requirements and limitations, prescription information and calculations, drug identification and generic equivalents, drug manufacturing, packaging and labeling information, and proper medication handling and storage practices.

 

Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent required

Licenses and Credentials

Pharmacy 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 desired 1-2 years

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 of area-specific technology, including, but not limited to, robotics, automation, software, equipment, and information system.
- Read, interpret, and follow complex verbal and written instructions to prepare medications in a sterile environment in an accurate manner.

 

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

 

Onsite

 

81 Highland Avenue

 

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Per Diem

 

Rotating (United States of America)

 

Pay Range

$21.75 - $25.28/Hourly

 

 

Grade

3

 

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 celebr