Hospital Pharmacy Technician

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Summary Under the supervision of a Pharmacist, performs a variety of technical duties related to procuring, storing, preparing, and dispensing medications in accordance with regulatory statutes and hospital procedures.

Does this position require Patient Care?

No

• Rotate through all work areas of the pharmacy.
• Transport medications, drug-delivery devices, and other pharmacy equipment from the pharmacy to nursing units and other departments as appropriate.
• Restock automated dispensing machines (ADMs) in the appropriate areas as needed.
• Prepare medications and supplies for dispensing, including:
• Preparing bulk medications.
• Assisting pharmacists with entering medication orders into the computer system.
• Compounding specific intravenous (IV) mixtures as approved by a pharmacist.
• Preparing labels as appropriate for medication administration.
• Preparing inventories, ordering drugs and supplies from vendors, receiving medications, and stocking shelves in various locations.
• Assist with maintaining appropriate records regarding vaccine administration as required by the Department of Public Health (MIIS).
• Assist with billing and charging for specific medications, including IV preparations, as appropriate.
• Assist with ensuring medications are appropriately stored, including monitoring refrigerator and freezer temperatures in designated areas.
• Assist with ensuring medications are checked for expiration dates on a rotating schedule and returning expired medications to the designated reverse distribution company.
• Perform monthly nursing unit inspections, maintain workload records, and collect quality assurance data.
• Adhere to all pharmacy and hospital policies and procedures in a manner consistent with professional, ethical, and legal standards of good pharmacy practice.
• Follow sterile hazardous and non-hazardous compounding principles and maintain an understanding of USP and Department of Public Health (DPH) regulations.
• Generally work the day shift.
• May be exposed to temperature fluctuations, moderate noise levels, minimal dust, infectious diseases, and hazardous and non-hazardous chemotherapeutic substances.
• Be available to work overtime as needed to complete all job duties.
• Be available to work in the event of a hospital-declared emergency.

High school diploma required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?

No

• Pharmacy Technician License - Massachusetts required
• Pharmacy Technician Certification [CPhT] - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) required

One year of hospital pharmacy experience preferred

Completion of a formalized Pharmacy Technician training program required

• Knowledge of record keeping techniques.
• Knowledge of computer systems.
• Must be able to demonstrate adequate technical skills and judgment.
• Basic understanding of computer technology.
• Must be able to pay attention to detail.
• Ability to tactfully communicate with both internal and external customers.
• Ability to handle stress and work in emergency situations.
• Ability to use telephone, calculator, fax, and other related office equipment.
• Ability to work as a team member.

• Ability to use fingers and hands to operate all equipment in the pharmacy.
• Ability to stand and walk constantly.
• Ability to help lift objects ranging from 5 to 30 pounds.
• Ability to bend, twist, crouch, squat, pull, push, reach, remain stationary for short periods of time, and perform repetitive motions.
• Ability to utilize face shields/masks, gloves, protective clothing, safety glasses, goggles, and other personal protective equipment (PPE).

• Remote Type Onsite
• Work Location 57 Prospect Street
• Scheduled Weekly Hours 40
• Employee Type Regular
• Work Shift Rotating (United States of America)

• $30.12 - $57.18/Hourly
• Grade SN1 S12

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