Pharmacy Technician

Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacists with preparation and distribution of medications across patient areas. Tasks include IV drug prep, aseptic technique, Omnicell dispensing, and stock management.

The role requires MA registration, a high school diploma or equivalent, and a national CPhT certification, with CARE standards adherence and clear communication with healthcare teams.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Current Registration as a Pharmacy Technician in the State of Massachusetts and have no disciplinary actions taken.
• National certification (CPhT).
• Staff adheres to all CARE Standards.
• Must communicate clearly with all health care personnel and understand pharmacy operations and technology.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily workload to coincide with departmental needs.
• Prepacks non-unit-dose oral medications as needed for dispensing.
• Aseptically prepares intravenous medications within the allotted time.
• Use aseptic technique in the IV Room with chemo safety requirements.
• Fill medication orders accurately and efficiently; operate Omnicell cabinets.
• Inspect medications for outdated drugs and maintain stock appropriately.
• Deliver medications to patient care areas in a timely manner.
• Answer phone in a courteous and helpful manner.
• Accept extra duties and complete them by deadline.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Massachusetts Pharmacy Technician Registration

National certification (CPhT)

Tools

Omnicell

Epic

Repacking machine

Job description

Site: Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc.Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.Job SummarySchedule: Evenings (3:00PM - 11:30PM, Mon - Fri)The primary responsibility of the Pharmacy Technician is to assist the Pharmacist by performing the technical and clerical tasks necessary for the accurate preparation and distribution of pharmaceutical products to the patient care areas of the hospital. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:- Coordinates daily workload to coincide with the needs of the department.- Prepacks non-unit-dose oral medications as needed for dispensing to the patient care areas.- Aseptically prepares intravenous medications within the allotted time period.- Always uses appropriate technique in the IV Room. This includes use of Aseptic Technique, Use of Chemo gown and appropriate gloves when handling chemotherapy, and closely abides by IV Room policies and procedures.- Medication Orders: Medication Orders are filled accurately and efficiently.- Omnicell: Dispensing to the Omnicell cabinets are accurately and efficiently performed.- Stock Medications: Orders for stock medications are accurately and efficiently performed.- Medication Inspections: Inspects assigned areas inside and outside the Pharmacy for outdated drugs.- Telephone: Answers the phone in a courteous and helpful manner.- Special Projects: Accepts extra duties upon request and completes them according to deadline.- Medication delivery: Delivers medications to patient care areas in a timely and accurate manner.QualificationsHigh School diploma or equivalent requiredCurrent Registration as a Pharmacy Technician in the State of Massachusetts and have no disciplinary actions taken.National certification (CPhT)Staff adheres to all C.A.R.E. StandardsMust be able to understand and clearly communicate with all areas of health care personnelMust understand the basic operations of the Pharmacy Department, including processing prescriber medication orders, the operations of the Omnicell cabinets and software, Epic, the repackaging (pre-packing) machine, and any other technology that the Pharmacy employs in its operations.Must maintain sufficient pharmaceutical knowledge for the safe and effective distribution of medications.Additional Job Details (if applicable)Remote TypeOnsiteWork Location1153 Centre StreetScheduled Weekly Hours40Employee TypeRegularWork ShiftEvening (United States of America)Pay Range$22.44 - $33.34/HourlyGradeSF1005At 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. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.EEO Statement:2810 Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.Mass General Brigham Competency FrameworkAt Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.