Inpatient Pharmacy Technician

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

Job summary

The Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Corporation Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals to advance our mission. We are seeking a Certified Pharmacy Technician I to perform routine technical and operational duties supporting safe, timely pharmacy services under pharmacist supervision.

Responsibilities include preparing, packaging, labeling, and distributing unit-dose medications, stock orders, and delivering meds to patient care areas.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Massachusetts Pharmacy Technician License required.
• Board Certified Pharmacy Technician (PTCB CPhT or NHA ExCPT) required.
• Pharmacy Technician 0-1 year experience required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, fill, label, repackage, and deliver medications and supplies accurately for pharmacist verification.
• Replenish and audit medication storage areas and automated dispensing cabinets; process returns, recalls, and expired products.
• Handle, prepare, and deliver controlled substances in accordance with state and federal regulations.
• Operate pharmacy robotics, automation, software, equipment, and information systems to support efficient department operations.
• Communicate professionally with patients, caregivers, pharmacists, and other team members to gather information and triage inquiries.

Skills

Reading & following instructions

HIPAA compliance

Medication safety

Math calculations

Team collaboration

Pharmacist judgment

Attention to detail

Controlled substances handling

Education

Massachusetts Pharmacy Technician License

PTCB CPhT or ExCPT Certification

Job description

Site: The Spaulding Rehabilitation 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 maintaining proper storage, rotation, and inventory practices. The technician documents work, uses pharmacy information systems and departmental tools as trained, and may be assigned to the central pharmacy and/or specialized areas based on operational needs. Additional responsibilities include auditing medication storage areas, identifying and escalating discrepancies, and handling controlled substances in accordance with departmental policies.

Essential Functions

Prepare, fill, label, repackage, and deliver medications and supplies accurately for pharmacist verification. Replenish and audit medication storage areas and automated dispensing cabinets; process returns, recalls, and expired products. Handle, prepare, and deliver controlled substances in accordance with applicable state and federal regulations. Apply pharmacy knowledge, perform calculations, access drug information, and follow proper medication handling and storage practices to support safe medication distribution. Operate pharmacy robotics, automation, software, equipment, and information systems to support efficient departmental operations. Communicate professionally with patients, caregivers, pharmacists, and other team members to gather information and triage inquiries. Follow established policies and procedures, support daily pharmacy operations, assist with training junior staff and trainees, and perform other assigned duties.

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 associated with assigned responsibilities.
• Understand HIPAA privacy rules and will use discretion when 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 assigned responsibilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• 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.
• Knowledge and ability to handle controlled substances, if applicable, in accordance with state regulations.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Remote Type Onsite Work Location 300 First Avenue Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Employee Type Regular Work Shift Rotating (United States of America)

Pay Range

$21.75 - $26.58/Hourly Grade 3

Benefits

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

1400 The Spaulding Rehabilitation 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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Company Culture / Mission

• Combat disease.
• Hold a hand.
• Help people.
• Impact the world.

Mass General Brigham is a passionate, welcoming community where minds meet caring hearts. Come be a part of the world’s most powerful force in medicine, where every role is important in changing lives. Are you ready? Our history includes New England hospitals founded over 200 years ago, some of the first and most prestigious hospitals in the world. Built on the legacy of two leading academic medical centers, we’re more than a system—we’re leaders in the practice of medicine. Mass General Brigham is committed to serving the community. We are dedicated to enhancing patient care, teaching and research, and taking a leadership role as an integrated health care system. We recognize that increasing value and continuously improving quality are essential to maintaining excellence.