Certified Pharmacy Tech I - FT, Outpatient Pharmacy

Boston Medical Center; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Medical Center is seeking an Outpatient Pharmacy Technician to prepare and dispense medications, maintain inventory, and provide exceptional customer service. Join a supportive environment focused on training and career growth, contributing to improving patient care in Boston.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus

Competitive pay

Subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Registered Pharmacy Technician with the MA Board of Pharmacy required.
• National certification from PTCB or exCPT required within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and dispense medications under pharmacist oversight.
• Perform data entry tasks and maintain pharmacy records.
• Participate in hospital and management training workshops.

Skills

Customer Service

Data Entry

Medication Preparation

Education

High school diploma or GED

National certification from PTCB or exCPT

Job description

Location: Boston, MA - Preston Pharmacy

Schedule: Monday-Friday, mornings and afternoons

ABOUT BMC:

At Boston Medical Center (BMC), our diverse staff works together to provide exceptional and equitable care to improve the health of Boston's residents. Our vision to transform healthcare is driven by our respect for patients and our commitment to ensuring positive experiences for everyone who walks through our doors.

As a leading healthcare employer, we believe that providing excellent patient care begins with caring for our staff. We offer a supportive environment with opportunities for training, development, and career growth.

Join our BMC community to help us deliver exceptional, equitable care to all.

POSITION SUMMARY:

As a BMC Outpatient Pharmacy Technician, you will prepare and dispense medications, operate pharmacy automation systems, maintain inventory, perform quality audits, provide customer service, and keep pharmacy records. You will assist in training staff under the supervision of Pharmacy Managers and the Pharmacy Technician Supervisor, supporting BMC's mission of exceptional care for all.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Tasks

• Perform data entry tasks such as prescription transcription, insurance claim resolution, and communication with providers, maintaining confidentiality.
• Prepare prescription orders promptly; retrieve, count, measure, and prepare medications and compounds as directed, with pharmacist oversight.
• Support pharmacist services to ensure correct dispensing and positive patient outcomes.

Patient Care and Safety

• Report equipment malfunctions and unsafe conditions to pharmacists or supervisors.

Administrative

• Participate in hospital and management training workshops.
• Maintain national technician certification through PTCB or exCPT.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Registered Pharmacy Technician with the MA Board of Pharmacy by hire date (Interns exempt from CPhT certification).
• National certification from PTCB or exCPT required within 6 months of start date.
• Pharmacy students with two years of college coursework may qualify for internships, potentially waiving experience requirements.
• 6 months to 1 year of relevant work experience preferred.

JOB BENEFITS:

• Sign-on bonus
• Competitive pay
• Subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement and employee discounts
• Supportive environment with focus on training and growth

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:

The Outpatient Pharmacy Department provides comprehensive services to improve medication adherence and patient care, utilizing innovative technology and clinical initiatives to support BMC's goal of making Boston the healthiest city.

Boston Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For accommodations during the application process due to a disability or medical condition, contact Talent Acquisition at [e-mail] or call 617-638-8582.

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