Pharmacy Technician

Brigham & Women's Faulkner Hospital; Pelham; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacists in delivering quality healthcare. This role involves coordinating daily workloads, preparing medications, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of pharmacy operations and effective communication skills to work collaboratively with healthcare personnel. Join a community-focused hospital that values diversity and professional growth, and make a meaningful impact on patient care in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required for the role.
• Current Pharmacy Technician registration with no disciplinary actions.
• National certification (CPhT) is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Pharmacist with technical and clerical tasks for medication preparation.
• Prepack non-unit-dose medications and prepare intravenous medications.
• Deliver medications to patient care areas accurately and timely.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Understanding of pharmacy operations

Pharmaceutical knowledge

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Current Massachusetts Pharmacy Technician registration

National certification (CPhT)

Tools

Omnicell systems

Epic

Job description

The primary responsibility of the Pharmacy Technician is to assist the Pharmacist by performing technical and clerical tasks necessary for the accurate preparation and distribution of pharmaceutical products to patient care areas of the hospital. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

1. Coordinating daily workload to meet departmental needs.
2. Prepacking non-unit-dose oral medications for dispensing to patient care areas.
3. Aseptically preparing intravenous medications within designated timeframes, using appropriate techniques including aseptic technique, chemo gown, and gloves, while adhering to IV Room policies.
4. Accurately and efficiently filling medication orders.
5. Dispensing medications to Omnicell cabinets accurately and efficiently.
6. Ordering and stocking medications accurately and efficiently.
7. Inspecting areas inside and outside the Pharmacy for outdated drugs.
8. Answering phones courteously and helpfully.
9. Accepting and completing extra duties and special projects as requested and within deadlines.
10. Delivering medications to patient care areas timely and accurately.

Qualifications include:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Current Massachusetts Pharmacy Technician registration with no disciplinary actions.
• National certification (CPhT).
• Adherence to C.A.R.E. Standards.
• Effective communication skills with healthcare personnel.
• Understanding of pharmacy operations, including medication processing, Omnicell systems, Epic, and other pharmacy technologies.
• Sufficient pharmaceutical knowledge for safe medication distribution.

About Brigham & Women's Faulkner Hospital: A 171-bed non-profit community teaching hospital committed to diverse, equitable, and inclusive healthcare and research. Recognized as a Magnet hospital, we prioritize quality care and professional growth.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities during the application and employment process.