Inpatient Pharmacy Technician

Partner's Healthcare; Salem (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham's North Shore Medical Center is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support the pharmacy department under supervision. Duties include extemporaneous dosage forms, outpatient prescriptions, and stock orders, while ensuring safe handling of medications.

Minimum education: high school diploma; MA license and PTCB certification required. Prior hospital experience preferred; on-site, 40 hours weekly, rotating shifts.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Massachusetts Pharmacy Technician License required.
• PTCB Certification (CPhT) required.
• 1–2 years hospital-related experience preferred.
• Ability to perform dosage calculations and aseptic techniques.
• Knowledge of regulations for controlled substances.
• Familiarity with robotics, automation, and information systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform dosage calculations to prepare non-sterile dosage forms under pharmacist supervision.
• Adhere to safety requirements for handling medications.
• Prepare compounded sterile products and manage controlled substances per regulations.
• Assist with training Pharmacy Technician Trainees.
• Understand medication labeling, drug identifications, and storage practices.

Skills

Math calculations

Pharmacy operations

Regulatory compliance

Sterile compounding

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Massachusetts Pharmacy Technician License

PTCB Certification (CPhT)

Job description

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North Shore Medical Center, Inc.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, follows established policies and procedures to perform a variety of routine support tasks that are integral to the operation of the pharmacy department. Tasks include, but are not limited to, preparation and distribution of unit dose medications, outpatient prescriptions, and stock orders while maintaining the safe handling and integrity of medications. Tasks may also include responsibilities related to technical training and participation in departmental projects. Staffing assignments will include roles throughout central pharmacy and designated specialized pharmacy areas.

Does this position require Patient Care?No

Essential Functions

• Perform all required pharmaceutical dosage calculations necessary to prepare extemporaneous dosage forms, as applicable, under the direct supervision of a pharmacist.
• Adhere to safety requirements for handling non-hazardous medications in accordance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements.
• May prepare compounded sterile products using principles of aseptic technique, distribute and transport controlled substances under the appropriate state of control, or maintain code cart inventory. Responsibilities are unit-specific.
• Responsible for assisting with training of Pharmacy Technician Trainees.
• 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.

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
• Pharmacy Technician Certification [CPhT] - PTCB required

Experience

Previous hospital-related experience, formal training, or certification from a pharmacy technician training program desired 1-2 years

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Perform intermediate mathematical calculations associated with preparing non-sterile, extemporaneously manufactured pharmaceutical products and other medication doses.
• Follow all applicable state and federal controlled substance regulations.
• Continuously improve skills necessary of area-specific technology, including, but not limited to, robotics, automation, software, equipment, and information system.
• Read, interpret, and follow complex verbal and written instructions to prepare medications in a sterile environment in an accurate manner.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Remote Type OnsiteWork Location 81 Highland AvenueScheduled Weekly Hours 40Employee Type RegularWork Shift Rotating (United States of America) Pay Range $21.75 - $25.28/HourlyGrade 3

Pay Range

$21.75 - $25.28/HourlyGrade 3

Compensation and Benefits

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

3200 North Shore Medical Center, Inc. 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.

Mass General Brigham Competency Framework

At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership "looks like" by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.