Onsite Medication History Tech — Pharmacy Operations

Mass General Brigham; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham is seeking a Certified Pharmacy Technician II for the Newton-Wellesley Hospital site. The role supports safe, timely pharmacy services, performing technical duties, handling medications, inventory, and quality checks within regulatory standards.

The position requires PTCB CPhT or NHA ExCPT, MA license, NH registration or six-month plan, and an ASHP Medication History Certificate. Expect 40 hours weekly, evenings, onsite in Newton, MA.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Massachusetts Pharmacy Technician license/registration required.
• New Hampshire Pharmacy Technician registration required or must be obtained within six months of hire.
• ASHP Medication History Certificate required or must be completed within six months of hire.
• This position may virtually support medication-history services for patients across Mass General Brigham institutions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, fill, label, repackage, and distribute medications and supplies accurately for pharmacist verification.
• Manage medication inventory, storage areas, automated dispensing cabinets, returns, recalls, expired products, and investigational drugs.
• Handle controlled substances and sterile compounded preparations in compliance with applicable laws, USP standards, study protocols, and organizational policies.
• Operate pharmacy robotics, automation, software, equipment, and information systems to support safe and efficient pharmacy services.
• Maintain cleanroom standards through proper garbing, aseptic practices, cleaning, environmental monitoring, documentation, and competency testing, if applicable.
• Communicate professionally with patients, caregivers, pharmacists, and clinical staff to gather information, triage inquiries, and coordinate medication needs.
• Support pharmacy operations by training junior staff, preparing reports, completing audits, assisting with workflow and inventory control, and performing assigned duties.

Skills

HIPAA privacy rules understanding

Follow verbal and written instructions

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Professional communication

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Massachusetts Pharmacy Technician license/registration

New Hampshire Pharmacy Technician registration

ASHP Medication History Certificate

PTCB CPhT or NHA ExCPT certification

Tools

Pharmacy robotics

Job description

Mass General Brigham is seeking a Certified Pharmacy Technician II for the Newton-Wellesley Hospital site. The role supports safe, timely pharmacy services, performing technical duties, handling medications, inventory, and quality checks within regulatory standards.

The position requires PTCB CPhT or NHA ExCPT, MA license, NH registration or six-month plan, and an ASHP Medication History Certificate. Expect 40 hours weekly, evenings, onsite in Newton, MA.