Pharmacy Tech II

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to work under direct supervision of a registered pharmacist, handling prescription processing, dispensing, and medication preparation. You will use Pyxis and Epic systems to ensure safe, accurate delivery of medications to patients.

Qualifications include MA Pharmacy Tech License or CPhT, HS diploma, and hospital experience preferred. Vaccination against influenza is required for staff.

Qualifications

• Must have Massachusetts Pharmacy Tech License or equivalent.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• CPhT or equivalent National Technician Certification.

Responsibilities

• Under the direct supervision of a pharmacist, processes prescription orders in a timely manner and prepares medications.
• Responsible for filling, pickup and delivery of patient specific medications, ensuring timely delivery and proper packaging.
• Prepare, label, and deliver medications accurately using Pyxis and Epic systems.
• Maintain inventory, check expiration dates, and ensure proper storage of pharmaceuticals and supplies.
• Train new technicians and assist in quality improvement initiatives and department standards.

Skills

Hospital setting experience

Epic familiarity

Medication reconciliation

Pharmacy teamwork

Education

Massachusetts Pharmacy Tech License

CPhT Certification

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Epic

Job description

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

Pharmacy Technicians ensure safe, effective, and timely patient-centered care, and are integral to the pharmacy healthcare team. The role requires performing a wide variety of duties under the direct supervision of a Registered Pharmacist relating to the preparation, distribution, and storage of pharmaceuticals for patients. Pharmacy Technicians work with computerized and automated systems for dispensing medications and preparing intravenous admixtures, as well as chemotherapy products. Team members are responsible for developing and promoting collaborative and collegial relationships with nurses, physicians, and interdepartmental personnel as they relate to the pharmaceutical care of the patients. Once trained, be responsible for teaching and training other technicians and assisting in administrative duties.

Job Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES (including but not limited to)

• Under the direct supervision of a pharmacist, processes prescription orders in a timely manner, retrieves, counts, measures and prepares medications, solutions, ointments, and other compounds as directed.
• Responsible for filling, pickup and delivery of patient specific medication. This includes delivery of medications to appropriate areas in a timely manner so that patients receive the correct medications at the correct time as well as packing, processing, and tracking orders.
• Supports the service needs of the pharmacist relative to pharmacy services and maximizes patient care outcomes.
• Obtains information for new prescriptions and/or reconciliation purposes accurately and in accordance to the law.
• Refers all clinician and customer clinical questions to a pharmacist in a timely manner.
• Retrieves and files pharmacy prescriptions, records, and logs in the appropriate files and in accordance to law.
• Prepare, label, and deliver medications accurately and safely using systems like Pyxis and Epic.
• Maintain inventory, check expiration dates, and ensure proper storage of pharmaceuticals and supplies.
• Assist in receiving orders, compounding non-sterile mixtures, and pre-packaging medications.
• Handle hazardous medications and waste according to safety protocols and PPE guidelines.
• Support pharmacists with medication preparation, phone calls, and documentation.
• Conduct routine inspections of medication areas and participate in quality assurance activities.
• Train new technicians, pharmacy students and contribute to process improvements and departmental standards.
• If applicable, assists with enrollment process for any/all patient support programs
• Participates in quality initiatives and process improvement efforts for prescription requests, prior authorizations, and education for providers, staff, and pharmacy updates
• Maintains knowledge with appropriate department policies and procedures & assists with any review/revision(s).
• Supports change initiatives, by effectively adjusting work responsibilities due to new structures, processes, requirements or culture.
• Build a trusting and working relationship with patients to identify strengths and barriers to medication access with the goal of supporting an individualized, patient-centered care plan.
• Adapts to changes in the departmental needs including but not limited to: offering assistance to other team members, floating, adjusting assignments, working on compliance projects, etc.
• Other duties assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED

• 18 years or older
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Must have one of the following a Massachusetts Pharmacy Tech Licenses, Pharmacy Trainee License, or Pharmacy Intern license
• CPhT or equivalent National Technician Certification

PREFFERED

• Knowledge of Epic
• 2-5 years of hospital setting experience
• Previous experience with Quality Assurance
• Knowledge and experience with medication reconciliation and 340b compliance and policies.
• Previous experience with information systems, prescription prior authorizations, inventory management and prescription home delivery.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Consistently promote a culture of Wellbeing, Empathy, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Equity as outlined in the organization's WE CARE values.
• Demonstrated commitment and actions to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment
• Must be able to stand/walk for prolonged periods of time

Beth Israel Lahey Health (BILH) places great value on being a diverse and inclusive community. BILH and Mount Auburn Hospital are dedicated to diversity, equity, and inclusion as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients in the communities that we serve. We believe in equal access to quality care, as well as employment and advancement opportunities encompassing the full spectrum or human diversity: race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin and all the other forms of group and individual identity and expression that make us better able to provide innovative and cutting-edge healthcare and research.

Pay Range: $26.25 - $35.33

The 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