Inpatient Pharmacy Technician, Academy Trainee

Cape Cod Healthcare Inc; Hyannis (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Cod Hospital in Hyannis, MA is seeking an Inpatient Pharmacy Technician, Academy Trainee. You'll support pharmacists, handle orders, and prep medications while pursuing MA Pharmacy Technician licensure.

Position includes progression through state-licensed and nationally certified ranks; hourly compensation ranges with steps and requirements outlined by the department.

Qualifications

• Massachusetts Pharmacy Technician Trainee registration required.
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English.
• High School diploma or GED required.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Work independently and operate pharmacy systems.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and processes departmental order requests.
• Prepares medications for distribution to patient care units.
• Distributes medications to patient care units.
• Maintains medication inventory and checks expirations.
• Billing and other duties not requiring a pharmacist.
• Maintains regulatory documentation and department policies.
• Pre-packaging and labeling of bulk medications.
• Answering phone calls and directing inquiries to Pharmacist.

Skills

Multitasking

Independent worker

English communication

Computer skills

Education

Massachusetts state registration as a Pharmacy Technician Trainee

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Pharmacy software

Job description

Job Description - Inpatient Pharmacy Technician, Academy Trainee (261006-50021593)

Purpose of Position : Assists Pharmacist by performing technical functions.

Description

• Reviews and processes departmental order requests.
• Prepares medications for distribution to the patient care units.
• Distributes medications to the patient care units.
• Maintains the medication inventory, place orders in stock, check expiration dates, process returns as needed.
• Billing and other pharmacy duties that do not require a pharmacist.
• Maintains appropriate records and regulatory documentation.
• Pre-packaging and labeling of bulk medications to unit dosed containers/packaging.
• Answers telephone directing phone calls appropriately and diverts all medication/clinical inquiries to the Pharmacist.
• Maintains cleanliness of the department.
• Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and Infection Control standards.
• Participates in educational programs, in-services and meetings as required.
• Consistently provides service excellence to all patients, family members, visitors, volunteers and coworkers.
• Performs other work-related duties as assigned.

Additional Tech Academy Trainee Duties and Responsibilities during program

• Responsible for issuance and delivery of non-controlled medications in a timely manner.
• Accurately process sales in Community Pharmacy Point of Sale device using cash, credit cards, and checks.

Additional Inpatient Pharmacy Technician Duties and Responsibilities

• Orders medications from various suppliers.
• Prepares parenteral products.
• Trains and orients new pharmacy support personnel.
• Issuance and delivery of Schedule II-V medications to an Automated Dispensing Cabinet in a timely manner.

Additional Inpatient Nationally Certified Pharmacy Technician Duties and Responsibilities

• Obtains patient medication orders for medication reconciliation duties to input into MAR.
• Prepares chemotherapy and dosage calculation checks.

Qualifications

Inpatient Pharmacy Technician, Academy Trainee – Grade S6, Job Code – 7216

• Massachusetts state registration as a Pharmacy Technician Trainee.
• Mathematical skills at the level of a High School graduate or equivalent, as demonstrated by successful completion of a timed CCHC Pharmacy math test.
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English.
• High School graduate or GED.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently.
• Possesses basic computer/keyboarding skills necessary to run multiple Pharmacy specific applications and communicate efficiently via the messaging system.
• Attempt CCHC Pharmacy Tech Trainee exam after a minimum of 500 hours worked.
• Must pass CCHC Pharmacy Tech Trainee exam by 700 hours worked.
• Upon obtaining MA Pharmacy Technician State License, incumbent will transfer into the Inpatient Pharmacy Technician, State Licensed - Grade S7, Job Code – 7211 position.

Inpatient Pharmacy Technician, State Licensed – Grade S7, Job Code - 7211

• Ability to read, write and communicate in English.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Massachusetts state registration as a Pharmacy Technician.
• Duties require very good verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must obtain PTCB certification or equivalent within 1 year of hire.
• Upon obtaining PTCB certification or equivalent certification, incumbent will transfer into the Inpatient Pharmacy Technician, Nationally Certified - Grade S8, Job Code - 7210 position.

Inpatient Pharmacy Technician, Nationally Certified – Grade S8, Job Code - 7210

• Ability to read, write and communicate in English.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Massachusetts state registration as a Pharmacy Technician.
• Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) certification or equivalent certification.
• One-year recent experience (within the past 3 years) as a Pharmacy Technician; 3 years preferred, or PTCB certification or equivalent certification as an Inpatient Pharmacy Technician Trainee.
• Duties require very good verbal communication and interpersonal skills.

Organization

Cape Cod Hospital

Primary Location

Massachusetts-Hyannis

Department : CCH-Pharmacy

Annual/Hourly : Hourly

Hiring Pay Range : $ 19.95 - $ 30.89

Thepayrange displayed on each job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set, and education. This is not inclusive of the value of Cape Cod Healthcare’s benefits package (if applicable), which includes among other benefits, healthcare/dental/vision and retirement. For annual salaries this is based on full-time employment.