Compounding Pharmacy Technician

Salem Hospital; Salem (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support inpatient pharmacy operations at the North Shore Medical Center campus. The role involves assisting pharmacists with inpatient orders, preparing medications, and ensuring sterile compounding in compliance with USP 797/800 standards.

You will stock and restock IV room supplies, operate with Epic EHR, and interact with patients and staff at the service window. A hospital setting experience and state licensure are preferred.

Qualifications

• Perform intermediate mathematical calculations for non-sterile formulations and doses.
• Follow state and federal controlled substance regulations.
• Adapt to robotics, automation, software, and information systems.
• Read and follow instructions to prepare medications in sterile environments.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists in filling inpatient orders and documenting activities.
• Compound medications per USP 797 regulations.
• Perform sterile compounding per USP 797 and 800 regulations.
• Prepare, deliver, and collect pharmacy items across the facility.
• Restock IV room supplies and automated dispensing cabinets.
• Answer phones and assist callers with routine inquiries.

Skills

Math calculations

Regulatory compliance

Technology adaptation

Sterile products

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Epic EHR

Job description

Site: North Shore Medical Center, Inc.

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

Essential Functions

• Assist pharmacists in filling inpatient orders, documenting activities, monitoring stock for outdated medications, and disposing of medications.
• Compound medications according to USP <797> regulations.
• Perform sterile compounding in compliance with USP <797> regulations.
• Perform sterile compounding of hazardous medications according to USP <800> regulations.
• Assist with sterile compounding competencies.
• Complete all Simplifi activities and inspections.
• Prepare, deliver, and collect all pharmacy items throughout the facility.
• Restock IV room supplies.
• Restock automated dispensing cabinets.
• Perform floor checks, stock checks, and assigned unit reviews.
• Prepackage medications.
• Answer the telephone and assist callers with inquiries that do not require the professional judgment of a Pharmacist.
• Assist customers at the service window.
• Complete mandatory education and training to maintain competencies, requirements, certification, and/or licensure.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's degree or completion of college coursework.
• Compound Sterile Preparation (CPhT-CSP) certification from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB).
• Previous experience as a Pharmacy Technician.
• Experience in a hospital inpatient pharmacy.
• Experience in a USP <797>-compliant sterile products compounding room.
• Experience with Epic electronic health record or similar programs.
• Understanding of medical terminology and calculations.

Qualifications

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?

No

Licenses and Credentials

Pharmacy Technician [State License] required

Pharmacy Technician Certification [CPhT] - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) required

Experience

Previous hospital-related experience, formal training, or certification from a pharmacy technician training program desired 1-2 years

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Perform intermediate mathematical calculations associated with preparing non-sterile, extemporaneously manufactured pharmaceutical products and other medication doses.
• Follow all applicable state and federal controlled substance regulations.
• Continuously improve skills necessary of area-specific technology, including, but not limited to, robotics, automation, software, equipment, and information system.
• Read, interpret, and follow complex verbal and written instructions to prepare medications in a sterile environment in an accurate manner.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

81 Highland Avenue

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Rotating (United States of America)

Pay Range

$21.75 - $25.28/Hourly

Grade

3At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.

EEO Statement

3200 North Shore Medical Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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