Pharmacy Technician

Mass General Brigham Incorporated; Boston, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham's Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston is hiring a Pharmacy Technician to support the pharmacy department at 75 Francis Street. Under a pharmacist leadership, you will perform dosage calculations, assist with extemporaneous preparations, and help maintain safe medication handling in a busy hospital setting.

Required: High School Diploma or equivalent; Pharmacy Technician license; PTCB certification preferred; hospital experience and training are a plus.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Licenses: Pharmacy Technician State License required; Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) preferred by PTCB.
• Experience: Hospital-related experience or certified training in pharmacy technician program desired (1–2 years).
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: perform dosage calculations; follow state/federal regulations on controlled substances; adapt to area-specific technology; read and follow complex instructions.

Responsibilities

• Perform dosage calculations for non-sterile and extemporaneous preparations.
• Follow safety requirements for handling medications.
• May prepare sterile products and distribute/transport controlled substances; maintain code cart inventory.
• Maintain area-specific technology and information systems; adhere to regulatory requirements.
• Assist with training Pharmacy Technician Trainees.

Skills

Dosage calculations

Pharmacy safety

Sterile preparation

Controlled substances handling

Pharmacy software/systems

Robotics/automation familiarity

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Pharmacy Information System

Robotics & Automation Knowledge

Job description

Site: The Brigham and Women's 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 Summary

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. Tasks include, but are not limited to, preparation and distribution of unit dose medications, outpatient prescriptions, and stock orders while maintaining the safe handling and integrity of medications. Tasks may also include responsibilities of technical training and participation in departmental projects. Staffing assignments will include roles throughout central pharmacy and designated specialized pharmacy areas.

Does this position require Patient Care? No

Essential Functions

• Perform all required pharmaceutical dosage calculations necessary to prepare extemporaneous dosage forms as applicable under the direct supervision of a pharmacist.
• Adhere to safety requirements for handling non-hazardous medications in accordance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements.
• May prepare compounded sterile products using principles of aseptic technique, distribute and transport controlled substances under the appropriate state of control, or maintain code cart inventory.

Responsibilities are unit specific.

Assist with training Pharmacy Technician Trainees.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent required
• Licenses and Credentials: Pharmacy Technician [State License] required; Pharmacy Technician Certification [CPhT] - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) preferred
• Experience: Previous hospital-related experience, formal training, or certification from a pharmacy technician training program desired 1-2 years
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Perform intermediate mathematical calculations associated with preparing non-sterile, extemporaneously manufactured pharmaceutical products and other medication doses.
  • Follow all applicable state and federal controlled substance regulations.
  • Continuously improve skills necessary of area-specific technology, including, but not limited to, robotics, automation, software, equipment, and information system.
  • Read, interpret, and follow complex verbal and written instructions to prepare medications in a sterile environment in an accurate manner.

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 $18.58 - $26.58/Hourly Grade 3

Benefits

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

The Brigham and Women's 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.

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