Compounding Pharmacy Technician

3200 North Shore Medical Center, Inc.; Salem (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham's North Shore Medical Center in Salem, MA is hiring a Pharmacy Technician to support inpatient operations. You will assist pharmacists with filling orders, perform sterile and non-sterile compounding per USP 797/800, and help prepare, deliver, and collect pharmacy items across the facility.

The role requires a High School Diploma, state license, plus PTCB, hospital experience preferred; Epic EHR experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• PTCB certification and state license required.
• Previous hospital-related experience desired 1–2 years.
• Experience with Epic EHR or similar programs.
• Understanding of medical terminology and calculations.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists in filling inpatient orders and documenting activities.
• Prepare sterile and non-sterile compounding per USP 797/800 regulations.
• Prepare, deliver, and collect pharmacy items throughout the facility.
• Restock IV room supplies and automated dispensing cabinets.
• Answer calls and assist service window customers.

Skills

Pharmacy calculations

Regulatory compliance

Robotics & automation

Software proficiency

Information systems

Education

High School Diploma

PTCB Certification

State Pharmacy Technician License

Tools

Epic EHR

Pharmacy automation systems

Sterile compounding equipment

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• Assist pharmacists in filling inpatient orders, documenting activities, monitoring stock for outdated medications, and disposing of medications.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 3

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