Certified Pharmacy Technician III - Inpatient, Full Time

BMC Health System; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The BMC Health System in Boston is seeking a Certified Pharmacy Technician III to deliver high quality patient-focused pharmacy services in the Inpatient Pharmacy. The role includes training and oversight of Pharmacy Technicians I & II and requires rotating full-time shifts in a dynamic hospital setting.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent (associates or bachelor’s preferred), MA Board registration, national CPT or exCPT certification, and at least four years of related

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent; associate/bachelor degree preferred.
• Must be registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the MA Board of Pharmacy.
• National certification (CPT) from PTCB or exCPT.
• Minimum four years of related experience.
• Strong interpersonal, telephone communication, and pharmaceutical calculation skills.
• Ability to perform in outpatient operations with inpatient IV competency training.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality patient-focused pharmacy services.
• Train and supervise Pharmacy Technicians I & II.
• Ensure competency across outpatient and inpatient pharmacy operations.
• Complete required IV room competency exams before working in IV room.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Telephone communication

Pharmaceutical calculations

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Technician III is responsible for providing high quality patient focused pharmacy services. Will also provide training and oversight for pharmacy Technicians I & II.

Position: Certified Pharmacy Technician III

Department: Inpatient Pharmacy

Schedule: Full Time, Rotating Shifts

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree preferred.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSURES, & REGISTRATIONS

• Must be registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the MA Board of Pharmacy.
• Must also have national certification (CPT) from Pharmacy Tech Certification Board (PTCB) or Exam of Certified Pharmacy Techs (exCPT)

EXPERIENCE

• Requires minimum of four years of related experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• Requires excellent interpersonal skills, telephone communications skills and pharmaceutical calculation skills.
• Must be able perform at a high level in all aspects of outpatient pharmacy operations and must maintain competency in all areas of outpatient pharmacy..

Requirements for Inpatient

Must be able to compound Pediatric IV, Chemo IV and must maintain competency in all areas of inpatient pharmacy.

Technicians will be required to complete the following prior to working in the IV room:

• IV Room Competency exam (minimum passing score of 90%)
• USP 797 Competency exam (minimum passing score of 85%)
• Hazardous Drug Competency exam (minimum 90%)
• Pediatric Competency exam (90%)

Compensation Range:

$26.92- $37.74

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, skills, and certifications/licensures as they directly relate to position requirements; as well as business/organizational needs, internal equity, and market-competitiveness. In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), discretionary annual bonuses and merit increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family well-being.

NOTE

This range is based on Boston-area data, and is subject to modification based on geographic location.

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