Central Pharmacy Technician: Distribution & Training

Massachusetts General Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston seeks a Pharmacy Technician to support unit-dose preparation, outpatient prescriptions, and stock ordering under supervision. The role emphasizes accuracy, safety, and adherence to regulations in a fast-paced central pharmacy environment.

Responsibilities include dosage calculations, sterile compounding, training of trainee technicians, and maintaining medication handling standards.

Qualifications

• Perform intermediate mathematical calculations for non-sterile extemporaneous products.
• Follow state and federal controlled substance regulations.
• Maintain knowledge of pharmacy practice settings, dosage forms, and labeling information.

Responsibilities

• Prepare unit-dose medications and outpatient prescriptions.
• Distribute stock and assist with departmental projects.
• Assist in training Pharmacy Technician Trainees and maintain safety practices in handling medications.

Skills

Dosage calculations

Sterile compounding

Regulatory compliance

Pharmacy software

Controlled substances handling

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

PTCB Certification

Job description

Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston seeks a Pharmacy Technician to support unit-dose preparation, outpatient prescriptions, and stock ordering under supervision. The role emphasizes accuracy, safety, and adherence to regulations in a fast-paced central pharmacy environment.

Responsibilities include dosage calculations, sterile compounding, training of trainee technicians, and maintaining medication handling standards.