Ambulatory Oncology Pharmacy Technician

1200 The General Hospital Corporation; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 2,204,000 - 3,664,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham is seeking a Pharmacy Technician at our Boston campus (32 Fruit Street) to support the pharmacy team under pharmacist supervision. You will assist in preparing and delivering medications, manage inventory, and use pharmacy technology and automation to ensure accurate dispensing.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, state license, and 2–3 years of hospital experience or formal training in a pharmacy technician program.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Pharmacy technician license/ certification preferred.
• 2–3 years hospital pharmacy experience or formal training desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation and delivery of medications.
• Deliver and stock pharmacy inventory.
• Perform cycle counts and dosage calculations under supervision.
• Utilize robotics, automation, and information systems.
• Assist in training junior staff and triage calls.

Skills

Pharmacology knowledge

Drug dispensing

Communication

Pharmacy software

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Pharmacy software

Automation systems

Job description

Site: The General Hospital Corporation Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

Summary Under the direction of pharmacy leadership, follows established policies and procedures to perform a variety of routine support tasks that are integral to the operation of the pharmacy department.

Does this position require Patient Care? No

Essential Functions

• Assists in the preparation and delivery of pharmaceutical supplies and medications in accordance with laws and regulations.
• Delivers and distributes medications to patient care areas.
• Utilizes area-specific technology, including, but not limited to, 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 labs and interprets results when appropriate.
• Delivers and stocks pharmacy inventory.
• Maintains inventory in all pharmacy areas and automated dispensing cabinets (ADC), including charge stock orders, ADC shrinkage, and patient and clinic requisitions.
• Responsible for assisting in the training of more junior staff.
• Provides information and triages phone calls to the appropriate individual within the pharmacy department.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No

Licenses and Credentials

Pharmacy Technician [State License] required

Pharmacy Technician Certification [CPhT] - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) preferred

Experience

hospital-related experience, formal training, or certification from a pharmacy technician training program 2-3 years preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Shows knowledge of the pharmacology of drugs and legal aspects of dispensing.
• Familiarity with pharmacy practice settings, legal requirements and limitations, prescription information and calculations, drug identification and generic equivalents, drug manufacturing, packaging and labeling information, and proper drug handling and storage practices.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Remote Type Onsite

Work Location 32 Fruit Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours 40

Employee Type Regular

Work Shift Rotating (United States of America)

Pay Range $21.75 - $26.58/Hourly Grade 3

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EEO Statement

1200 The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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