Compounding - Pharmacy Technician I

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

Job summary

Mass General Brigham seeks a Certified Pharmacy Technician I to support safe, timely pharmacy services at 55 Fruit Street in Boston. Under staff pharmacist direction, you will prepare, package, label, and distribute unit-dose meds and outpatient prescriptions; deliver medications to patient care areas; and help manage inventory.

You will assist with onboarding, participate in quality and safety initiatives, and ensure storage and handling procedures meet regulatory requirements in an onsite

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required
• Pharmacy Technician License - Massachusetts required
• Board Certified Pharmacy Technician (PTCB CPhT or NHA ExCPT) Required

Responsibilities

• Follow established policies and procedures to perform routine support tasks in the pharmacy department
• Prepare, package, label, and distribute unit-dose medications, outpatient prescriptions, and stock orders
• Deliver medications and supplies to patient care areas; audit medication storage areas
• Assist with onboarding and training of junior staff and participate in quality and safety initiatives

Skills

Pharmacy procedures

Team communication

Mathematics proficiency

HIPAA compliance

Attention to detail

Education

Massachusetts Pharmacy Technician License

Board Certified Pharmacy Technician (PTCB CPhT or NHA ExCPT)

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

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.

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required

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 rega