Central Distribution Pharmacy Technician - MGH

Partner's Healthcare; Boston (MA); Sur place; USD 30 000 - 37 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The General Hospital Corporation is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to join Mass General Brigham’s centralized pharmacy operations at 55 Fruit Street in Boston. This role involves supporting day-to-day medication preparation, unit-dose distribution, and stock management under supervision.

You will work with the pharmacy leadership and staff to ensure safe handling and accurate compounding, while participating in process improvements and training of Technician Trainees.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Pharmacy technician licensure required by state.
• 1–2 years hospital-related experience desired.
• PTCB certification preferred.

Responsabilités

• Perform pharmaceutical dosage calculations for extemporaneous dosage forms under supervision.
• Adhere to safety requirements for handling non-hazardous medications.
• May prepare sterile products, distribute controlled substances, or maintain code cart inventory.
• Assist with training of Pharmacy Technician Trainees.
• Maintain familiarity with pharmacy practice regulations and drug information.

Connaissances

Pharmacy calculations

Regulatory compliance

Team collaboration

Sterile compounding

Formation

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Description du poste

Site: The General Hospital Corporation

Job Summary

Under the direction of a staff pharmacist and/or pharmacy leadership team, follow established policies and procedures to perform a variety of routine support tasks that are integral to the operation of the pharmacy department. Tasks include, but are not limited to, preparing and distributing unit-dose medications, outpatient prescriptions, and stock orders while maintaining the safe handling and integrity of medications. Tasks may also include responsibilities related to technical training and participation in departmental projects. Staffing assignments will include roles throughout the central pharmacy and designated specialized pharmacy areas.

Does this position require Patient Care? No

Essential Functions

• Perform all required pharmaceutical dosage calculations necessary to prepare extemporaneous dosage forms, as applicable, under the direct supervision of a pharmacist.
• Adhere to safety requirements for handling non-hazardous medications in accordance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements.
• May prepare compounded sterile products using principles of aseptic technique, distribute and transport controlled substances in accordance with applicable regulations, or maintain code cart inventory. Responsibilities are unit-specific.
• Assist with the training of Pharmacy Technician Trainees.
• Maintain 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.

Qualifications

• 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

• Previous hospital-related experience, formal training, or certification from a pharmacy technician training program is desired 1-2 years required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Perform intermediate mathematical calculations associated with preparing non-sterile, extemporaneously manufactured pharmaceutical products and other medication doses.
• Follow all applicable state and federal controlled substance regulations.
• Continuously improve skills necessary for area-specific technology, including, but not limited to, robotics, automation, software, equipment, and information systems.
• Read, interpret, and follow complex verbal and written instructions to prepare medications accurately in a sterile environment.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

• Remote Type: Onsite
• Work Location: 55 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 at Mass General Brigham

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.

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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