Inpatient Pharmacy Technician II – IV Technician

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center seeks an Inpatient Pharmacy Technician II for per diem, rotating shifts in Boston. Responsibilities include unit-dose distribution, IV preparations, and sterile/non-sterile compounding under USP standards.

Strong emphasis on compliance with DEA/DPH and MA Board regulations. Ideal candidates hold MA Pharmacy Technician license, CPhT, and 1–3 years hospital experience, with proficiency in computer systems and Epic workflows.

Qualifications

• Requires High School diploma or GED.
• Massachusetts Pharmacy Technician license required.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) credential required within 60 days of hire.
• Maintain good standing with MA Board of Registration in Pharmacy (fees included).
• 1–3 years related work experience; computer systems experience; MS Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Restocks ADSs and floor stock medications following Epic workflows.
• Delivers medications, including controlled substances, per DEA and DPH regulations.
• Prepares and delivers IV meds per USP 797/800; maintain IV admixtures records.
• Compounds non-sterile products and repackages according to USP 795/800.
• Checks for expired meds and disposes per regulations.
• Mentors technicians and students; supports training.
• Prepares sterile/non-sterile products including TPNs and chemotherapeutics per standards.
• Suggests workflow improvements with staff to implement new practices.
• Maintains staffing across multiple pharmacy areas.

Skills

Computer proficiency

Microsoft Office

Education

Massachusetts Pharmacy Technician license

Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Epic workflows

Job description

# Inpatient Pharmacy Technician II – IV TechnicianBoston, MA • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center • Per Diem • RotatingShare job:Apply now**When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.**Responsible for unit dose distribution including familiarity with medications, dosage forms and storage requirements. May also compound sterile and non-sterile medication preparations. Communicates with pharmacists and nursing staff to ensure timely preparation and delivery of medications. Delivers medications, including controlled substances, to nursing areas and ancillary departments in accordance with established policies and procedures, and DEA and DPH regulations.**Job Description:****Essential Responsibilities:**1. Restocks automated dispensing machines (ADSs) and floor stock medications. Follows relevant Epic workflows including but not limited to loading medications, dispensing doses, dispense tracking, and fulfilling cart fill items.2. Delivers all medication in compliance with all DEA, DPH & State Board of Pharmacy regulations.3. Prepares and delivers IV medications in accordance with Federal USP 797 & USP 800 standards. Maintains records pertaining to IV admixtures, maintains cleanliness in sterile areas, and completes relevant Quality Assurance processes.4. Compounds non-sterile products and repackages bulk supplies of medications in unit of use packaging in accordance with all Federal USP 795 & USP 800 standards.5. Checks for expired medications within the pharmacy & automated dispensing cabinets. Ensures that all expired/damaged medications are disposed of in accordance with RCRA, OSHA & NIOSH regulations.6. Participates in the continued training of and provides mentorship to students and pharmacy technicians.7. Prepares specialized sterile and/or non-sterile products including TPNs, neonatal, hazardous, and chemotherapeutic & study medications in accordance with Federal USP 797, USP 795, and USP 800 standards.8. Suggests workflow efficiencies and works with the Technician III staff and Lead technicians to help implement new practices.9. Maintain staffing in two or more areas of the pharmacy.**Required Qualifications:**1. High School diploma or GED required.2. License: Massachusetts Pharmacy Technician license is required3. National Certification: Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) credentials via PTCB or ExCPT required within 60 days of hire3. Employee must remain in good standing with the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Pharmacy including maintenance of registration and fees. 4. 1-3 years related work experience required. 5. Experience with computer systems required, including web-based applications and some Microsoft Office applications which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access.**Preferred Qualifications:**1. 3-6 months experience as a hospital pharmacy technician. 2. Ability to perform simple and complex pharmaceutical calculations. 3. Familiarity with medications: generic and trade names, methods of administration, and conversion between metric and apothecary systems**Pay Range:**$27.83 – $37.45The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.## As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.## More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.## Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled### **Job details*** **Employment:** Per Diem* **Shift:** Rotating* **Category:** Pharmacy* **Pay Range:** $27.83 - $37.45* **FLSA:** Non-Exempt* **Req ID:** JR106090Get Directions**Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center**330 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA 02215