Inpatient Pharmacy Technician, Nationally Certified

Cape Cod Healthcare Inc; Falmouth (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Falmouth Hospital Association in Massachusetts is seeking an Inpatient Pharmacy Technician, nationally certified, to support patient care units with processes, preparation, and distribution of medications. The role includes inventory control, ordering, and regulatory documentation in a busy hospital pharmacy.

The ideal candidate will hold MA Pharmacy Technician registration, PTCB certification, and demonstrate strong communication skills, with 1–3 years of recent technician experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Massachusetts state registration as a Pharmacy Technician.
• PTCB certification or equivalent certification.
• One‑year recent experience as a Pharmacy Technician; 3 years preferred.
• Duties require very good verbal communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and processes departmental order requests.
• Prepares medications for distribution to the patient care units.
• Distributes medications to the patient care units.
• Orders medications from various suppliers.
• Prepares parenteral products.
• Maintains the medication inventory, place orders in stock, check expiration dates, process returns as needed.
• Trains and orients new pharmacy support personnel.
• 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.
• Consistently provides service excellence to all patients, family members, visitors, volunteers and coworkers.
• Maintains cleanliness of the department
• Performs other work related duties as assigned.
• Obtains patient medication orders for medication reconciliation duties to input into MAR.
• Prepares chemotherapy and dosage calculation checks.

Skills

PTCB certification

State registration

Communication skills

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Inpatient Pharmacy Technician, Nationally Certified - (260828-50003897)

Description

• Reviews and processes departmental order requests.
• Prepares medications for distribution to the patient care units.
• Distributes medications to the patient care units.
• Orders medications from various suppliers.
• Prepares parenteral products.
• Maintains the medication inventory, place orders in stock, check expiration dates, process returns as needed.
• Trains and orients new pharmacy support personnel.
• 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.
• Consistently provides service excellence to all patients, family members, visitors, volunteers and coworkers.
• Maintains cleanliness of the department
• Performs other work related duties as assigned.

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

• 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.

Schedule Details

64PP (32hrs. per week), Rotating Days/Eves, 7a-3p, May also work 8a-4p, 10a-6p, 12p-8p, 2p-10p, Rotating Weekends & Holidays

Organization

Falmouth Hospital Association

Primary Location

Massachusetts-Falmouth

Department

FHA-Pharmacy

Pay

Annual/Hourly : Hourly

Hiring Pay Range : $ 22.33 - $ 34.29

Pay Range Note

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.