Pharmacy Technician

massgeneralbrigham; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 62,323,000 - 76,217,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham is seeking a Certified Pharmacy Technician I to support safe, timely pharmacy services. Responsibilities include preparing, packaging, labeling, and distributing unit-dose medications, outpatient prescriptions, and stock orders.

You will deliver meds to patient care areas and assist with inventory, storage, and quality initiatives. Under supervision of a staff pharmacist, the role requires a High School Diploma, state license, and 0–1 year of experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Pharmacy Technician License required by state.
• PTCB certification preferred.
• Pharmacy Technician experience 0-1 year required.

Responsibilities

• Follow policies to perform routine pharmacy support tasks.
• Prepare, package, label, and distribute unit-dose meds and stock orders.
• Deliver medications to patient care areas and manage supplies.
• Audit storage areas and handle controlled substances per policy.

Skills

Attention to detail

HIPAA compliance

Math calculations

Reading & following instructions

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Pharmacy information systems

Job description

Job Summary

Under the direction of a staff pharmacist and/or pharmacy leadership team, the Certified Pharmacy Technician I performs routine technical and operational duties to support safe, timely pharmacy services in accordance with established policies and applicable regulations. Responsibilities include preparing, packaging, labeling, and distributing unit-dose medications, outpatient prescriptions, and stock orders; delivering medications and supplies to patient care areas; and supporting proper storage, rotation, and inventory practices. The technician documents work and uses pharmacy information systems and departmental tools as trained and may be assigned to central pharmacy and/or specialized areas based on operational needs. The role also includes auditing medication storage areas, escalating discrepancies, and handling controlled substances per departmental policy. The technician may assist with onboarding/training of junior staff and participate in departmental projects and quality/safety initiatives as assigned.

Does this position require Patient Care? No

Essential Functions

• Under the direction of a staff pharmacist and/or pharmacy leadership team, follow established policies and procedures to perform a variety of routine support tasks that are integral to the operation of the pharmacy department.
• Familiarity with pharmacy practice settings, legal requirements and limitations, prescription information and calculations, drug identification and generic equivalents, drug manufacturing, packaging and labeling information, and proper drug handling and storage practices.
• Responsible for supporting the operations of the pharmacy and ensuring the safe and efficient delivery of medications and healthcare products.
• Utilizes area-specific technology, including, but not limited to, robotics, automation, software, equipment, and information systems.
• Demonstrates professionalism and effectively communicates with patients and caregivers to gather information and/or triage inquiries.
• Audits medication storage areas utilizing data collection tools, if applicable.

Qualifications

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No

Licenses and Credentials

Pharmacy Technician [State License] required

Pharmacy Technician Certification [CPhT] - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) preferred

Experience

Pharmacy Technician 0-1 year required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to read, interpret, and follow verbal and written instructions, including department policies and procedures
• Understand HIPAA privacy rules and will use discretion handling patient related information
• Ability to adhere to safety requirements for handling non-hazardous and hazardous medications in accordance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements
• Proficient with math calculations associated with ass signed responsibilities
• Ability to distinguish routine functions from those requiring a pharmacist's professional judgment
• Ability to work with sustained attention and care on routine, repetitive tasks

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

• Remote Type: Onsite
• Work Location: 75 Francis Street
• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
• Employee Type: Regular
• Work Shift: Rotating (United States of America)
• Pay Range: $21.75 - $26.58/Hourly
• Grade: 3

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.

EEO Statement

2200 The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,