Ambulatory Oncology Pharmacy Tech – Sign-On Bonus & Impact

Mass General Brigham; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support the pharmacy department at 32 Fruit Street, Boston. The role involves preparing and delivering medications, using pharmacy automation, and performing dosage calculations under pharmacist supervision.

Requires a Massachusetts Pharmacy Technician License and Board Certification (PTCB CPhT or ExCPT). Onsite work, 40 hours weekly, rotating shifts. Sign-on bonus of $3,000; current and former MGB employees not eligible.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Pharmacy Technician License - Massachusetts required.
• Board Certified Pharmacy Technician (PTCB CPhT or NHA ExCPT) required.
• 2-3 years hospital-related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the preparation and delivery of pharmaceutical supplies and medications in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Delivers and distributes medications to patient care areas.
• Utilizes area-specific technology, including robotics, automation, software, equipment, and information systems.
• Performs cycle counts as necessary.
• Under the direct supervision of a pharmacist, performs required pharmaceutical dosage calculations necessary to prepare extemporaneous dosage forms, as applicable.
• 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.
• Receives and sorts shipments of medications and supplies.
• Recommends drug-related laboratory tests and interprets results when appropriate.
• Delivers and stocks pharmacy inventory.
• Maintains inventory in all pharmacy areas and automated dispensing cabinets (ADCs); manages charge stock orders, ADC shrinkage, and patient and clinic requisitions.
• Assists in training more junior staff.
• Provides information and directs phone calls to the appropriate individual within the pharmacy department.

Skills

Pharmacology knowledge

Dispensing knowledge

Drug calculations

Pharmacy practice familiarity

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Massachusetts Pharmacy Technician License

Board Certified Pharmacy Technician (PTCB CPhT or NHA ExCPT)

Tools

Pharmacy automation systems

Job description

Mass General Brigham is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support the pharmacy department at 32 Fruit Street, Boston. The role involves preparing and delivering medications, using pharmacy automation, and performing dosage calculations under pharmacist supervision.

Requires a Massachusetts Pharmacy Technician License and Board Certification (PTCB CPhT or ExCPT). Onsite work, 40 hours weekly, rotating shifts. Sign-on bonus of $3,000; current and former MGB employees not eligible.