24/D Certified Registered Pharmacy Technician

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Plymouth (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support IV admixture preparation, unit dose filling, and medication delivery in our hospital pharmacy setting. The role requires aseptic technique, accuracy in labeling, inventory control, and collaboration with nurses and pharmacists.

Candidates must meet MA Board of Pharmacy Technician registration, PTCB certification (or obtain within 90 days), and demonstrate strong math, computer, and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must have passed Board of Pharmacy Technician Registration exam; all requirements of Pharmacy Technician Trainee.
• Must know basic IV admixture processes as well as sterile procedures.
• Must have good math, computer and communication skills.
• Must have clear understanding of medication names (brand and generic), common dosing and sig codes, and medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the preparation of irrigation, intravenous admixture solutions, and other, using aseptic technique.
• Fills unit dose, ADM, stock requisitions and maintain inventory levels in OR, Endo & OB.
• Delivers unit dose, ADM refills, intravenous solution and necessary pharmaceutical supplies to the nursing units.
• Fills medication labels, subject to final check by a pharmacist.
• Prepares pre-packaged medications in commonly used quantities.
• Assists with inventory control of supplies and medications; receives and shelves supplies and medications; performs cycle counts and monthly review of stock for expired medications.
• Cleans pharmacy equipment, utensils and work areas.

Skills

IV admixture

Sterile procedures

Inventory control

Medication labeling

Unit dose delivery

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy Technician registration

PTCB Certification

Certification within 90 days of start

Job description

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you're making a difference in people's lives.

24hpw, 4 & 8-hr shifts, 6a-230p, 6:30a-3p or 7:30a-4p with rotating weekends and holidays

Job Description:

• Assists in the preparation of irrigation, intravenous admixture solutions, and other, using aseptic technique. (must be able to perform repetitive hand motions for IV Room assignments and prepacking.)
• Fills unit dose, Automated Dispensing Machines (ADM), stock requisitions and maintain inventory levels in OR, Endo & OB.
• Delivers unit dose, ADM refills, intravenous solution and necessary pharmaceutical supplies to the nursing units. (must be able to walk and/or stand for assigned shift)
• Fills medication labels, subject to final check by a pharmacist.
• Prepares pre-packaged medications in commonly used quantities.
• Assists with inventory control of supplies and medications. Receives and shelves supplies and medications. Performs cycle counts and monthly review of stock for expired medications.
• Cleans pharmacy equipment, utensils and work areas.

Education/Experience Required:

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must have passed Board of Pharmacy Technician Registration exam; all requirements of Pharmacy Technician Trainee
• Must know basic IV admixture processes as well as sterile procedures.
• Must have good math, computer and communication skills.
• Must have clear understanding of medication names (brand and generic), common dosing and sig codes, and medical terminology.
• High School Diploma or equivalent

Registration/Certification:

• Must be registered by the Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy as a Technician
• Must be certified by the PTCB (Pharmacy Technician Certification Board). If not certified, must obtain certification within 90 days of start.
• Must maintain license from Board of Pharmacy and continuing education requirements for PTCB.

Pay Range:

$20.59 - $36.45

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled