Hospital Pharmacy Technician

Partner's Healthcare; Nantucket (MA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham in Nantucket seeks a Pharmacy Technician to assist pharmacists in procuring, storing, preparing and dispensing medications. You will rotate through all pharmacy areas, handle orders, and support billing and vaccine records.

The role requires a high school diploma, formal technician training, and PTCB certification, with about one year hospital experience preferred. Ongoing GMP compliance and a day shift schedule are expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Formal Pharmacy Technician training program required.
• Pharmacy Technician Certification (PTCB) required.
• One year hospital pharmacy experience preferred.
• Knowledge of record keeping and computer systems.

Responsibilities

• Rotate through all areas of the pharmacy.
• Transport medications and equipment to units as needed.
• Restock automated dispensing machines (ADMs).
• Prepare medications and supplies for dispensing.
• Enter medication orders into the computer system.
• Assist with vaccine records and billing where applicable.
• Monitor refrigerator/freezer temperatures in designated areas.
• Maintain records and collect quality assurance data.
• Follow USP and DPH regulations and hospital policies.
• Generally work the day shift; overtime or emergencies possible.

Skills

Pharmacy operations

Hospital pharmacy experience

Pharmacy technician

Inventory management

Sterile compounding understanding

Education

High school diploma

Pharmacy Technician training program

PTCB Certification

Job description

Site: Nantucket Cottage HospitalMass 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 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 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

EducationHigh school diploma required

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

Licenses and Credentials

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

Experience

ExperienceOne year of hospital pharmacy experience preferred

Completion of a formalized Pharmacy Technician training program required

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 OnsiteWork Location 57 Prospect StreetScheduled Weekly Hours 40Employee Type RegularWork Shift Rotating (United States of America)Pay Range $30.12 - $57.18/HourlyGrade SN1S12

Employee Type

Regular

Pay Range

$30.12 - $57.18/Hourly

Grade

SN1S12

Benefits

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. 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

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. 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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