Hospital Pharmacy Technician

1575 Nantucket Cottage Hospital; Mikas Pond (MA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Nantucket Cottage Hospital, part of Mass General Brigham, seeks a Pharmacy Technician to support medication procurement, preparation, and dispensing under supervision of a Pharmacist. Onsite at 57 Prospect Street, 40 hours weekly.

Responsibilities include rotating through pharmacy areas, preparing IVs, stocking, data entry, vaccine records, and assistance with billing. Requires High School diploma and PTCB certification; one year hospital pharmacy experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; experience in lieu of degree not accepted.
• PTCB Pharmacy Technician Certification required.
• One year hospital pharmacy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Rotate through all pharmacy areas.
• Transport medications and equipment to nursing units and other departments.
• Restock automated dispensing machines (ADMs).
• Prepare medications and supplies for dispensing, including bulk meds and IVs.
• Enter medication orders into the computer system and assist pharmacists with documentation.
• Assist with vaccine recordkeeping and billing for meds, including IVs.
• Monitor refrigerator/freezer temperatures and stock shelves.
• Ensure compliance with USP <797> and DPH regulations.

Skills

Pharmacy operations

Attention to detail

Computer literacy

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Site: Nantucket Cottage Hospital 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 supervision of a Pharmacist, performs a variety of technical duties related to procuring, storing, preparing, and dispensing medications in accordance with regulatory statutes and hospital procedures. Does this position require Patient Care? No

Essential Functions

• Rotate through all work areas of the pharmacy.
• Transport medications, drug-delivery devices, and other pharmacy equipment from the pharmacy to nursing units and other departments as appropriate.
• Restock automated dispensing machines (ADMs) in the appropriate areas as needed.
• Prepare medications and supplies for dispensing, including:
  • Preparing bulk medications.
  • Assisting pharmacists with entering medication orders into the computer system.
  • Compounding specific intravenous (IV) mixtures as approved by a pharmacist.
  • Preparing labels as appropriate for medication administration.
• Preparing inventories, ordering drugs and supplies from vendors, receiving medications, and stocking shelves in various locations.
• Assist with maintaining appropriate records regarding vaccine administration as required by the Department of Public Health (MIIS).
• Assist with billing and charging for specific medications, including IV preparations, as appropriate.
• Assist with ensuring medications are appropriately stored, including monitoring refrigerator and freezer temperatures in designated areas.
• Assist with ensuring medications are checked for expiration dates on a rotating schedule and returning expired medications to the designated reverse distribution company.
• Perform monthly nursing unit inspections, maintain workload records, and collect quality assurance data.
• Adhere to all pharmacy and hospital policies and procedures in a manner consistent with professional, ethical, and legal standards of good pharmacy practice.
• Follow sterile hazardous and non-hazardous compounding principles and maintain an understanding of USP <797> and Department of Public Health (DPH) regulations.
• Generally work the day shift.
• May be exposed to temperature fluctuations, moderate noise levels, minimal dust, infectious diseases, and hazardous and non-hazardous chemotherapeutic substances.
• Be available to work overtime as needed to complete all job duties.
• Be available to work in the event of a hospital-declared emergency.

Qualifications

Education: High school diploma required. Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No

Licenses and Credentials

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

Experience

One year of hospital pharmacy experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of record keeping techniques.
• Knowledge of computer systems.
• Must be able to demonstrate adequate technical skills and judgment.
• Basic understanding of computer technology.
• Must be able to pay attention to detail.
• Ability to tactfully communicate with both internal and external customers.
• Ability to handle stress and work in emergency situations.
• Ability to use telephone, calculator, fax, and other related office equipment.
• Ability to work as a team member.

Physical Demands

• Ability to use fingers and hands to operate all equipment in the pharmacy.
• Ability to stand and walk constantly.
• Ability to help lift objects ranging from 5 to 30 pounds.
• Ability to bend, twist, crouch, squat, pull, push, reach, remain stationary for short periods of time, and perform repetitive motions.
• Ability to utilize face shields/masks, gloves, protective clothing, safety glasses, goggles, and other personal protective equipment (PPE).

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

• Remote Type: Onsite
• Work Location: 57 Prospect Street
• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
• Employee Type: Regular
• Work Shift: Rotating (United States of America)
• Pay Range: $30.12 - $57.18/Hourly
• Grade: SN1S12

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EEO Statement

EEO Statement: 1575 Nantucket Cottage Hospital 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.

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