Pharmacy Technician III, Eligible

Position: Pharmacy Technician III, Sign-on Bonus Eligible
** Pharmacy Technician III, Sign-on Bonus Eligible
**** Job Profile Summary
** This role focuses on providing pharmacy related services in a hospital or retail setting.  In addition, this role focuses on performing the following Pharmacy Services duties:
Delivers pharmaceuticals. Includes professionals who are trained and sometimes licensed to dispense medicine/controlled substances.
An organizational related support or service (administrative or clerical) role or a role that focuses on support of daily business activities (e.g., technical, clinical, non-clinical) operating in a “hands on” environment.  The majority of time is spent in the delivery of support services or activities, typically under supervision.  A senior level role that requires broad knowledge of operational procedures and tools obtained through extensive work experience and may require vocational or technical education.  

Works under limited supervision for routine situations, provides assistance and training to lower level employees, and problems typically are not routine and require analysis to understand.

Under the general supervision of a pharmacist, this role performs pharmacy-related functions in compliance with department policies and procedures that provide optimal pharmaceutical care.  This role is responsible for providing pharmacy services, including, but not limited to preparing pharmaceuticals, distributing pharmaceuticals, performing inventory control, compliance audits, financial transactions, providing customer service, and maintaining pharmacy records.  This role is also responsible for assisting with ordering, receiving, and inspecting medication and supplies.
** Job Description
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* Minimum Qualifications:

** 2. Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT).3. Massachusetts Pharmacy Technician Registration.
4. One (1) year of pharmacy-related experience.
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* Preferred Qualifications:

** 2. Two (2) Years of pharmacy-related experience in a hospital setting.
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* Duties and Responsibilities:

** The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list.  Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.
** The following duties only apply to hospital technicians:
** 1. Performs complex non-sterile and hazardous sterile medication preparation activities.
2. Operates advanced, innovative technology to assist in preparation of sterile products.
3. Makes complex allergy testing kits that require serial dilutions (complex math calculations).4. Prepares a variety of products including specialized dilutions and specialty infusions.
5. Partakes in advanced medication dispensing activities.
6. Performs process validation utilizing bar code scanning technology i.e., technology checks technician.
7. Removes scheduled II-IV medications from the narcotic vault for the replenishment of automated dispensing cabinets.
8. Navigates workflows for high priority orders and prescriptions.
9. Displays versatility within the operations to support timely medication dispensing.
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* Physical Requirements:

** 1. Ability to walk and stand 90% of the day and to occasionally lift up to 30 lbs.
5. Ability to see medications, computer screen, and reports.
** Skills & Abilities:
** 1. Ability to be organized and systematic.
2. Ability to communicate effectively.
4. Possess excellent telephone etiquette skills.
5. Extensive knowledge of medications including:
Brand and generic names, dosing forms, indications, formulary status and strengths.
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** Applies to Hospital Technicians Only**:
Knowledge of hazardous substance handling, complex sterile compounding techniques, and mathematical calculations.

Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community health care to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, Melrose Wakefield Healthcare, an expansive home care network and a large clinically integrated physician network, Tufts Medicine has more than 15,000 dedicated employees and caregivers.

The health system came together in 2014 to leverage the experience of its member organizations and integrate their missions to together transform the ways that consumers engage with and experience their care.
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