Pharmacy Technician; Fulfillment

Under the direction of a staff pharmacist and/or the pharmacy leadership team, the Pharmacy Technician I - Registered role follows established policies and procedures to perform a variety of routine support tasks integral to the operation of the pharmacy department. Tasks include, but are not limited to, preparing and distributing unit-dose medications, outpatient prescriptions, and stock orders, while maintaining the safe handling and integrity of medications.

Tasks may also include responsibilities of technical training and participation in departmental projects. Staffing assignments will include roles throughout the central pharmacy and designated specialized pharmacy areas.

• 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 principles of aseptic technique, distribute and transport controlled substances under the appropriate state of control, or maintain code cart inventory. Responsibilities are unit-specific.
• Responsible for assisting with the training of Pharmacy Technician Trainees.
• 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

• 1-2 years of previous hospital-related experience, formal training, or certification from a pharmacy technician training program is required.
• HS Diploma/ GED required.
• Licensed as a pharmacy technician in the state of MA.

• 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 for area-specific technology, including, but not limited to, robotics, automation, software, equipment, and information systems.
• Read, interpret, and follow complex verbal and written instructions to prepare medications accurately in a sterile environment.

* This position is 100% onsite in Burlington, MA.

* The schedule is Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM EST.

Mass General Brigham Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.