Pharmacy Technician

General Summary

Stocks, fills, and distributes patient medication orders under the supervision by a registered pharmacist following established policies and procedures. Performs sterile compounding. Embodies the Hospital’s core values in all interactions with patients, families, and colleagues. The responsibilities below describe the essential duties of the person or persons assigned to this job. They are not intended as an exhaustive list of all job duties and responsibilities.

This is a part time position. The shift is every other Saturday and Sunday rotating day shift and evening shift.

• Medication preparation & delivery
• Enteral cart fill
• Automated dispensing cabinet stocking, delivery, and maintenance
• Inventory control
• Code tray production
• Training

• High School Diploma / GED
• Current registration as a pharmacy technician by the Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy
• Current national certification as a Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)

• Strong teamwork skills
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to learn effective techniques and processes resulting in few errors or defects
• Basic knowledge of basic computer skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to follow direction

• Basic pharmaceutical calculations
• Basic knowledge of medical & pharmaceutical terminology
• Drug Classification
• FDA/Legal Compliance
• Quality control