Certified Pharmacy Technician – IV Admixture & Unit Dose

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Plymouth (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support IV admixture preparation, unit dose filling, and medication delivery in our hospital pharmacy setting. The role requires aseptic technique, accuracy in labeling, inventory control, and collaboration with nurses and pharmacists.

Candidates must meet MA Board of Pharmacy Technician registration, PTCB certification (or obtain within 90 days), and demonstrate strong math, computer, and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must have passed Board of Pharmacy Technician Registration exam; all requirements of Pharmacy Technician Trainee.
• Must know basic IV admixture processes as well as sterile procedures.
• Must have good math, computer and communication skills.
• Must have clear understanding of medication names (brand and generic), common dosing and sig codes, and medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the preparation of irrigation, intravenous admixture solutions, and other, using aseptic technique.
• Fills unit dose, ADM, stock requisitions and maintain inventory levels in OR, Endo & OB.
• Delivers unit dose, ADM refills, intravenous solution and necessary pharmaceutical supplies to the nursing units.
• Fills medication labels, subject to final check by a pharmacist.
• Prepares pre-packaged medications in commonly used quantities.
• Assists with inventory control of supplies and medications; receives and shelves supplies and medications; performs cycle counts and monthly review of stock for expired medications.
• Cleans pharmacy equipment, utensils and work areas.

Skills

IV admixture

Sterile procedures

Inventory control

Medication labeling

Unit dose delivery

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy Technician registration

PTCB Certification

Certification within 90 days of start

Job description

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support IV admixture preparation, unit dose filling, and medication delivery in our hospital pharmacy setting. The role requires aseptic technique, accuracy in labeling, inventory control, and collaboration with nurses and pharmacists.

Candidates must meet MA Board of Pharmacy Technician registration, PTCB certification (or obtain within 90 days), and demonstrate strong math, computer, and communication skills.