Certified Pharmacy Technician I - Inpatient, Per Diem

Boston Medical Center (BMC); Boston (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Boston Medical Center (BMC) in Boston, MA is seeking a Certified Pharmacy Technician I for the Inpatient Pharmacy. This per diem role supports pharmacy services including preparation, distribution, inventory control, and customer service, under direct supervision of a pharmacist or supervisor.

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent, board registration as a Pharmacy Technician/Intern, and certification within 6 months.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be registered as a Pharmacy Technician/Intern with the Board.
• Must be Certified by examination by a Board approved credentialing program, PTCB or exCPT, within 6 months.
• None required; 6 months – 1 year experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and distribute pharmaceuticals.
• Perform inventory control.
• Provide customer service and maintain pharmacy records.
• Operate and monitor pharmacy automated technology systems.
• Work under supervision to ensure delivery of high quality patient focused services.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

English proficiency

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Mathematical ability

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Summary

The Pharmacy Technician I is responsible for providing pharmacy services which include, but are not limited to, preparing and distributing pharmaceuticals, performing inventory control and, providing customer service, maintaining pharmacy records, and operating and monitoring pharmacy automated technology systems,. The Pharmacy Technician I works under the direct supervision of the Pharmacist and/or the Pharmacy Technician Supervisor to ensure delivery of high quality patient focused pharmacy services.

Position Summary

The Pharmacy Technician I is responsible for providing pharmacy services which include, but are not limited to, preparing and distributing pharmaceuticals, performing inventory control and, providing customer service, maintaining pharmacy records, and operating and monitoring pharmacy automated technology systems,. The Pharmacy Technician I works under the direct supervision of the Pharmacist and/or the Pharmacy Technician Supervisor to ensure delivery of high quality patient focused pharmacy services.

Position

Certified Pharmacy Technician I

Department

Inpatient Pharmacy

Schedule

Per Diem, every other weekend

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Requires a high school diploma (or State accepted equivalency).

Certifications, Licensures, & Registrations

• Must be registered as a Pharmacy Technician/Intern with the Board.
• Must be Certified by examination by a Board approved credentialing program, PTCB or exCPT, within 6 months.

Experience

• None required; 6 months – 1 year experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Work requires effective interpersonal skills to interact appropriately with hospital staff, patients, families/visitors, physicians, colleagues, and others.
• Ability to speak the English language, read, interpret and follow complicated verbal and written instruction with precision, accuracy and dependability.
• Additional language skills (beyond that of English) appropriate to the patient population served is very helpful.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize essential tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to perform work accurately and pay attention to details, including being able to perform basic mathematical functions (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, ratios/proportions).
• Basic computer proficiency inclusive of ability to access, enter, and interpret computerized data/information.
• Must maintain the required level of competency to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

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.