Certified Pharmacy Technician II - Rotating Schedule, Part-Time

Boston Medical Center; Brockton (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Boston Medical Center is seeking a Pharmacy Technician II to support daily medication handling under supervision. The role covers receiving, distribution, inventory management in Pyxis, repackaging, compounding, filling orders, delivering, and stocking in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include performing hazardous compounding, batch sterility tests, maintaining records, and contributing to process improvements.

Qualifications

• Current CPhT certification and MA Pharmacy Technician license.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to provide high-level customer service.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced team environment.

Responsibilities

• Performs hazardous compounding.
• Performs batch sterility tests.
• Monitors at least one KPI or contributes to a process improvement.
• Assists in revising training materials.
• Demonstrates intermediate skills in purchasing, decentralized pharmacy services, medication histories, or ADC optimization.
• Complies with HIPAA policies.
• Maintains accurate records and handoffs for controlled substances; reports discrepancies to pharmacist or supervisor.

Skills

Gloved fingertip test

Written and oral communication

Basic math for compounding

Team player

Problem solving

Customer service

Education

Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)

MA Pharmacy Technician license

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

Working under the day-to-day supervision of the pharmacists and Pharmacy leadership, the Pharmacy Technician is responsible for the proper handling of medications. This includes but is not limited to: receiving, distribution, management of expiration dates, management of inventory in Pyxis, storage, repackaging, compounding, filling orders, delivering, and stocking. Additional and ongoing demonstration of intermediate skills in the practice of pharmacy as defined below are required. The job requires excellent communication skills and a desire to work in a fast-paced environment Position: Pharmacy Technician II Department: Pharmacy Schedule: Part Time, 32 Hours

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILTIES

• Performs hazardous compounding
• Performs batch sterility tests
• Monitors at least one Key Performance Indicator or produces at least one Key Process Improvement
• Assists in revising training materials
• Demonstrates intermediate skill performance by performing at least one of the following: intermediate purchasing skills, decentralized pharmacy services, medication histories, or ADC optimization
• Complies with HIPAA policies
• Performs excellent recordkeeping, accuracy, and handoffs when dealing with Controlled Substances, and immediately reports any concerns/discrepancies to pharmacist or supervisor

JOB REQUIREMENTS CERTIFICATIONS / LICENSURES / REGISTRATIONS

Current Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) certification and current MA Pharmacy Technician license

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Able to perform gloved fingertip and media fill test as required.
• Written and oral communication skills
• Basic math needed for compounding
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to problem solve
• Ability to provide a high level of customer service to patients, visitors, and staff

Compensation Range: $20.25- $30.10

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.

• benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy)
• contract increases
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 403(b) savings matches
• earned time cash out
• paid time off
• career advancement opportunities
• resources to support employee and family wellbeing

Working at Boston Medical Center

Working at Boston Medical Center is more than a job. It's a chance to make a difference as part of our mission to provide exceptional and equitable care to all. As a nationally-recognized leader in health equity, nursing, initiatives to combat climate change, and many other areas, BMC is dedicated to improving the health of our community in Boston and beyond. BMC's mission to provide exceptional care without exception extends to our employees, and we have been recognized as a top employer and best place to work. A strong sense of teamwork and support for our staff are the bedrock of BMC, as we know that we can only provide exceptional care to patients when our staff are cared for too.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans

Boston Medical Center is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. We ensure equal employment opportunities for all, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression or any other non-job-related characteristic.

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.

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.