Certified Pharmacy Tech I - Outpatient Pharmacy, Preston

Boston Medical Center; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Boston Medical Center is seeking an Outpatient Pharmacy Technician to prepare and distribute medications, operate automated systems, maintain inventory, and support pharmacists.

You will train staff, ensure accuracy at the point of sale, and participate in quality audits; must have MA registration and national certification (PTCB or exCPT) by start date or within 6 months, with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Requires MA Board of Pharmacy registration by hire date.
• National certification from PTCB or exCPT (or within 6 months).
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Pharmacy internship eligibility for students with 2 years of education.

Responsibilities

• Data entry and prescription transcription with confidentiality.
• Prepare prescription orders and medications as directed.
• Ensure all work is checked by a pharmacist.
• Support pharmacist in patient care and service needs.
• Report malfunctioning equipment and unsafe conditions; participate in training.

Skills

Data entry

Customer service

Attention to detail

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Pharmacy internship eligibility

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

As a BMC Outpatient Pharmacy Technician, you will be preparing and distributing medications, operating and monitoring pharmacy automated technology systems, maintaining inventory, performing daily quality assurance audits, providing customer service, and maintaining pharmacy records. You will assist in training staff under the supervision and guidance of the Pharmacy Managers and Pharmacy Technician Supervisor to help further BMC’s mission of providing exceptional care for all. At Boston Medical Center (BMC), our diverse staff works together for one goal — to provide exceptional and equitable care to improve the health of the people of Boston. Our bold vision to transform health care is powered by our respect for our patients and our commitment to ensure everyone who comes through our doors has a positive experience. As one of the top places to work in health care, we know that providing exceptional care for patients begins with caring for our staff. That’s why you’ll find a supportive work environment at BMC, with rich opportunities throughout your career for training, development, and growth. There’s never been a better or more exciting time to join our BMC community and help us continue to carry out our mission of delivering exceptional and equitable care to all.

Position: Certified Pharmacy Tech I Department: Retail Pharmacy DOB Schedule: Full Time

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs data entry tasks such as, prescription transcription and entry, resolve third party insurance claim issues, contacts providers as appropriate for the pharmacist while maintaining customer / patient confidentiality.
• Prepares prescription orders in a timely manner; retrieves, counts, measures and prepares medications, solutions, ointments, and other compounds as directed.
• Ensures all work is checked by a pharmacist.
• Supports the service needs of the pharmacist relative to pharmacy services and maximized patient care outcomes such as, ensuring the prescription is dispensed to the correct patient at the point-of-sale in a professional and courteous manner.
• Patient Care and Safety Communicates to pharmacists and/or pharmacy technician supervisor on malfunctioning equipment and unsafe working conditions.
• Administrative Attends and participates in hospital and other management training and development workshops.
• Must have/maintain national technician certification through PTCB or exCPT.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION

• Requires a high school diploma or GED

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSURES, & REGISTRATIONS

• Must be registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the MA Board of Pharmacy by the hire date (Pharmacy Interns are not required to hold CPhT certification)
• Must also have national certification from Pharmacy Tech Certification Board (PTCB) or Exam of Certified Pharmacy Techs (exCPT), or within 6 months from start date

EXPERIENCE

• Pharmacy students who have completed 2 years of education in an approved college/school of pharmacy are eligible for pharmacy internship, and may be waived for the required experience 6 months - 1 year of work experience preferred.

JOB BENEFITS FOR ELIGIBLE POSITIONS

• Sign on bonus
• Competitive pay
• Highly subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement and generous employee discounts
• Supportive work environment with a focus on training, professional development, and growth

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

The Outpatient Pharmacy Department at Boston Medical Center provides high value, comprehensive pharmacy services to our patients and the health care system. Our pharmacy teams improve medication compliance and provide exceptional care without exception. We utilize integrated technology, innovative clinical initiatives, and have an exceptional workforce committed to supporting the BMC goal to make Boston the healthiest city in the world.

Boston Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Boston Medical Center participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. As an E-Verify employer, prospective employees of BMC must complete a background check before beginning their employment at the hospital.

BMC requires all staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and flu, as well as receive a booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

Compensation Range: $25.13- $33.82 This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, and licensure/certifications directly related to position requirements. In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), contract increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, earned time cash out, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family wellbeing.