Certified Pharmacy Technician I - FT, Yawkey Pharmacy (Sign-On Bonus)

Boston Medical Center (BMC); Boston (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as an Outpatient Pharmacy Technician, where your role is crucial in preparing and distributing medications to enhance patient care. You'll operate advanced pharmacy technology, maintain inventory, and ensure quality assurance, all while providing exceptional customer service. This position offers a supportive work environment with abundant opportunities for professional growth and development. Be part of a team that is committed to delivering equitable care and improving the health of the Boston community. If you're passionate about pharmacy and patient care, this is an exciting opportunity for you!

Benefits

Sign on bonus

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, and vision insurance options

403(b) retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Generous employee discounts

Focus on training and professional development

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED and national pharmacy technician certification.
• 6 months to 1 year of work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and distribute medications while ensuring quality and safety.
• Perform data entry tasks and resolve insurance claim issues.

Skills

Data Entry

Customer Service

Medication Preparation

Quality Assurance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Pharmacy Technician Certification

Pharmacy Education (2 years)

Tools

Pharmacy Automated Technology Systems

Job description

ABOUT BMC:

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 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.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Tasks:

• Performs data entry tasks such as prescription transcription and entry, resolves 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:

• Requires a high school diploma or GED.
• 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.
• 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:

• 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. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] or call 617-638-8582 to let us know the nature of your request.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans