Certified Pharmacy Technician-Level 1

Emerson Hospital; Concord (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Concord, MA, is seeking a Certified Pharmacy Technician-Level 1. The role involves supporting pharmacy operations through medication preparation and delivery. Candidates must have a high school diploma and current Pharmacy Technician registration in Massachusetts. Excellent customer service skills and the ability to maintain confidentiality are required. Full-time position available, with variable hours and day/eve shifts.

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Pharmacy Technician in Massachusetts required.
• National certification as a Pharmacy Technician is required.
• Previous experience as a Hospital Pharmacy Technician preferred.
• National certification as Pharmacy Technician is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine support tasks integral to pharmacy operations.
• Pick, deliver, and refill Schedule II through VI medications.
• Prepare and repack unit-dose medications following protocols.
• Provide support to customers and escalate concerns to the pharmacist.
• Ensure accurate transfer of inventory between locations.

Skills

Excellent customer service skills

Ability to read, write, and communicate in English

Computer skills

Ability to maintain confidential information

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Completion of a pharmacy technician course

Massachusetts Pharmacy Technician Registration

National Certification

Job description

Overview

Certified Pharmacy Technician-Level 1

Under direction of the Pharmacy Technician Supervisor and supervision of the Clinical Pharmacist on duty, follows established pharmacy and institutional policies and procedures pertaining to the routine support tasks integral to pharmacy operations. This will include medication preparation and delivery, and handling of controlled substances. Certified pharmacy technicians are responsible for picking, delivering, and refilling Schedule II through VI medication for the automated dispensing machines located throughout the institution. Prepares and repackages unit dose medication, prepares sterile and non-sterile compounded preparations following established protocols and guidelines. Provides support to customers outside of the pharmacy department, including nurses, physicians, inpatients, and outpatients and escalates questions and concerns to pharmacist on duty. Responsible for the accurate transfer of inventory items from pharmacy to specified inventory locations and vice versa.

Responsibilities

Under direction of the Pharmacy Technician Supervisor and on-duty Clinical Pharmacist guidance, perform routine support tasks integral to pharmacy operations, including medication preparation and delivery and handling of controlled substances. Pick, deliver, and refill Schedule II through VI medications for automated dispensing machines. Prepare and repack unit-dose medications; prepare sterile and non-sterile compounded preparations following established protocols. Provide support to customers outside the pharmacy department and escalate questions and concerns to the pharmacist on duty. Ensure accurate transfer of inventory between pharmacy and inventory locations.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of a pharmacy technician course preferred.

Experience:

• Previous experience as a Hospital Pharmacy Technician preferred

Licensure and/or Certification:

• Current registration as a Pharmacy Technician in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts required.
• National certification as a Pharmacy Technician is required.

Skills:

• Excellent customer service skills.
• Must be able to read, write, and communicate in English.
• Computer skills required.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.

Details

• Job Ref: 32845
• Category: Pharmacy
• Location: Emerson Hospital, 133 Old Road to Nine Acre Corner, Concord, MA 01742
• Department: Pharmacy
• Schedule: Full Time
• Shift: Day/Eve shift
• Hours: variable