Pharmacy Tech I

Boston Children's Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Affordable health, vision, and dental insurance

Child care and student loan subsidies

Job summary

Boston Children's Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts is seeking a Pharmacy Technician. Responsibilities include stocking and distributing patient medication orders, conducting sterile compounding, and ensuring adherence to established policies.

The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma and necessary certifications. Benefits include health insurance, generous time off, and a retirement savings plan. Join a team where your skills and passion can make a difference.

Qualifications

• Strong teamwork and communication skills are essential.
• Ability to follow directions and learn new techniques reducing errors.
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical calculations and terminology required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver medication orders under supervision.
• Maintain inventory and automated dispensing cabinets.
• Perform training and code tray production.

Skills

Teamwork skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Current registration as a pharmacy technician by the Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy

Current national certification as a Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)

Job description

General Summary

Stocks, fills, and distributes patient medication orders under the supervision by a registered pharmacist following established policies and procedures. Performs sterile compounding. Embodies the Hospital's core values in all interactions with patients, families, and colleagues. The responsibilities below describe the essential duties of the person or persons assigned to this job. They are not intended as an exhaustive list of all job duties and responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Medication preparation & delivery
• Enteral cart fill
• Automated dispensing cabinet stocking, delivery, and maintenance
• Inventory control
• Code tray production
• Training

Minimum Requirements

Education, License and Certifications

• High School Diploma / GED
• Current registration as a pharmacy technician by the Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy
• Current national certification as a Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)

Experience

• Strong teamwork skills
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to learn effective techniques and processes resulting in few errors or defects
• Basic knowledge of basic computer skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to follow direction

Must possess the following pharmaceutical knowledge/skills:

• Basic pharmaceutical calculations
• Basic knowledge of medical & pharmaceutical terminology
• Drug Classification
• FDA/Legal Compliance
• Quality control

Pay & Benefits

The posted pay range is Boston Children's reasonable and good-faith expectation for this pay at the time of posting.

Any base pay offer provided depends on skills, experience, education, certifications, and a variety of other job-related factors. Base pay is one part of a comprehensive benefits package that includes flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.