Compounding - Pharmacy Technician I

Massachusetts General Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham is seeking a Certified Pharmacy Technician I to assist pharmacists in preparing and distributing unit-dose medications, outpatient prescriptions, and stock orders. The role includes delivering meds to patient care areas, maintaining inventory, and supporting storage practices.

Requires MA PTT license, PTCB CPhT or ExCPT, and 0–1 year of experience. Onsite at 55 Fruit Street with a 40-hour rotating shift. Base pay ranges $21.75–$26.58 per hour with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Massachusetts Pharmacy Technician License required.
• Board Certified Pharmacy Technician (PTCB CPhT or NHA ExCPT) required.
• 0–1 year of Pharmacy Technician experience required.
• Read, interpret and follow policies and procedures; HIPAA aware.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine, operational pharmacy tasks per policies.
• Prepare, package, label and dispense unit-dose medications and stock orders.
• Deliver medications to patient care areas and manage inventory.
• Audit storage areas and assist with training and quality initiatives.

Skills

Attention to detail

HIPAA privacy

Medication safety

Mathematical accuracy

Pharmacy operations

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Massachusetts Pharmacy Technician License

PTCB CPhT or NHA ExCPT

Tools

Pharmacy information systems

Job description

Site: The General Hospital Corporation

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

Summary. Under the direction of a staff pharmacist and/or pharmacy leadership team, the Certified Pharmacy Technician I performs routine technical and operational duties to support safe, timely pharmacy services in accordance with established policies and applicable regulations. Responsibilities include preparing, packaging, labeling, and distributing unit-dose medications, outpatient prescriptions, and stock orders; delivering medications and supplies to patient care areas; and supporting proper storage, rotation, and inventory practices. The technician documents work using pharmacy information systems and departmental tools as trained and may be assigned to central pharmacy and/or specialized areas based on operational needs. The role also includes auditing medication storage areas, escalating discrepancies, and handling controlled substances per departmental policy. The technician may assist with onboarding and training of junior staff and participate in departmental projects and quality and safety initiatives as assigned.

Does this position require Patient Care? No

Essential Functions

Under the direction of a staff pharmacist and/or pharmacy leadership team, follow established policies and procedures to perform a variety of routine support tasks that are integral to the operation of the pharmacy department. Demonstrate familiarity with pharmacy practice settings, legal requirements and limitations, prescription information and calculations, drug identification and generic equivalents, drug manufacturing, packaging and labeling information, and proper drug handling and storage practices. Support the operations of the pharmacy and ensure the safe and efficient delivery of medications and healthcare products. Utilize area‑specific technology, including, but not limited to, robotics, automation, software, equipment, and information systems. Demonstrate professionalism and effectively communicate with patients and caregivers to gather information and/or triage inquiries. Audit medication storage areas utilizing data collection tools, as applicable.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No

Licenses and Credentials

Pharmacy Technician License - Massachusetts required

Board Certified Pharmacy Technician from a nationally approved technician certification board (PTCB CPhT or NHA ExCPT) Required

Experience

Pharmacy Technician 0-1 year required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to read, interpret, and follow verbal and written instructions, including department policies and procedures


• Understand HIPAA privacy rules and will use discretion handling patient related information


• Ability to adhere to safety requirements for handling non-hazardous and hazardous medications in accordance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements


• Proficient with math calculations associated with ass signed responsibilities


• Ability to distinguish routine functions from those requiring a pharmacist's professional judgment


• Ability to work with sustained attention and care on routine, repetitive tasks

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

55 Fruit Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Rotating (United States of America)

Pay Range

$21.75 - $26.58/Hourly

Grade

3

At 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.

EEO Statement

1200 The General Hospital Corporation 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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