Outpatient Certified Pharmacy Technician I - FT, Yawkey Pharmacy

Boston Medical Center; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A major healthcare provider in Boston is seeking an Outpatient Certified Pharmacy Technician I to prepare and distribute medications and support the pharmacy department. Candidates should possess a high school diploma or GED and be registered as a Pharmacy Technician with Massachusetts. This full-time position offers competitive pay and benefits, including a sign-on bonus and focused training for professional development.

Benefits

Sign on bonus

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the MA Board of Pharmacy by hire date.
• National certification by PTCB or exCPT within 6 months from start date.
• Preferred 6 months to 1 year work experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and distribute medications accurately.
• Perform data entry and resolve insurance claim issues.
• Notify pharmacists about equipment malfunctions.

Skills

Data entry skills

Customer service

Medication preparation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Pharmacy Tech certification (PTCB or exCPT)

Job description

Position: Outpatient Certified Pharmacy Technician I

Department: Yawkey Pharmacy

Schedule: Full Time

About BMC

At Boston Medical Center (BMC), our diverse staff works together for one goal — to provide exceptional and equitable care to improve the health of the people of Boston. Our bold vision to transform health care is powered by our respect for our patients and our commitment to ensure everyone who comes through our doors has a positive experience.

As one of the top places to work in health care, we know that providing exceptional care for patients begins with caring for our staff. That’s why you’ll find a supportive work environment at BMC, with rich opportunities throughout your career for training, development, and growth.

There’s never been a better or more exciting time to join our BMC community and help us continue to carry out our mission of delivering exceptional and equitable care to all.

Position Summary

As a BMC Outpatient Pharmacy Technician, you will be preparing and distributing medications, operating and monitoring pharmacy automated technology systems, maintaining inventory, performing daily quality assurance audits, providing customer service, and maintaining pharmacy records. You will assist in training staff under the supervision and guidance of the Pharmacy Managers and Pharmacy Technician Supervisor to help further BMC’s mission of providing exceptional care for all.

Job Responsibilities

Tasks

• Perform data entry tasks such as prescription transcription and entry, resolve third party insurance claim issues, contacts providers as appropriate for the pharmacist while maintaining customer / patient confidentiality.
• Prepare prescription orders in a timely manner; retrieve, count, measure and prepare medications, solutions, ointments, and other compounds as directed. Ensure all work is checked by a pharmacist.
• Support the service needs of the pharmacist relative to pharmacy services and maximize patient care outcomes such as ensuring the prescription is dispensed to the correct patient at the point-of-sale in a professional and courteous manner.

Patient Care and Safety

• Communicate to pharmacists and/or pharmacy technician supervisor on malfunctioning equipment and unsafe working conditions.

Administrative

• Attend and participate in hospital and other management training and development workshops.
• Maintain national technician certification through PTCB or exCPT.

Job Requirements

• Requires a high school diploma or GED.
• Must be registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the MA Board of Pharmacy by the hire date (Pharmacy Interns are not required to hold CPhT certification).
• Must also have national certification from Pharmacy Tech Certification Board (PTCB) or Exam of Certified Pharmacy Techs (exCPT), or within 6 months from start date.
• Pharmacy students who have completed 2 years of education in an approved college/school of pharmacy are eligible for pharmacy internship, and may be waived for the required experience.
• 6 months - 1 year of work experience preferred.

Job Benefits

• Sign on bonus.
• Competitive pay.
• Highly subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• 403(b) retirement plan.
• Tuition reimbursement and generous employee discounts.
• Supportive work environment with a focus on training, professional development, and growth.

About the Department

The Outpatient Pharmacy Department at Boston Medical Center provides high value, comprehensive pharmacy services to our patients and the health care system. Our pharmacy teams improve medication compliance and provide exceptional care without exception. We utilize integrated technology, innovative clinical initiatives, and have an exceptional workforce committed to supporting the BMC goal to make Boston the healthiest city in the world.

Compensation Range

$25.13 - $33.82

Boston Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] or call 617-638-8582 to let us know the nature of your request.

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