Pharmacy Technician

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Milton (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Deaconess Milton is seeking a per diem Pharmacy Technician. Under the direction of the Director of Pharmacy, the technician performs a variety of pharmacy functions including filling routine orders for unit doses and I.V. admixtures.

This role requires 0-1 years experience, a High School Diploma or GED, and relevant state registration (CPhT preferred). The position is on-site at Milton, MA with pay range $24.50–$32.97 per hour.

Qualifications

• 0-1 years experience (entry level).
• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Registered Technician with State required.
• CPhT credential preferred.

Responsibilities

• Restocks floor stock/automated dispensing machines.
• Enters charges/credits against patient profile to ensure accurate billing.
• Monitors medication order reports to assign medication to automated dispensing machine.
• Delivers all medication in compliance with DEA, DPH & State Board of Pharmacy regulations.
• Repackages bulk meds in unit of use packaging; prepares and delivers IV meds per USP standards.
• Checks for expired medications and disposes of damaged meds per regulations.

Skills

0-1 years experience

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Registered Technician with State

CPhT

Job description

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.

Beth Israel Deaconess Milton is committed to improving the health of our community by providing exceptional, personalized health care with dignity, compassion and respect.

Beth Israel Deaconess Milton is seeking a per diem, Pharmacy Technician. Under the direction of the Director of Pharmacy/Staff Pharmacist, following established hospital and departmental policies and procedures, the Pharmacy Technician performs a variety of pharmacy related functions including filling routine orders for unit doses and prepackaged pharmaceuticals and I.V. admixtures.

This is a per diem position.

Essential Core Responsibilities

• Restocks floor stock/automated dispensing machines.
• Enters charges/credits against patient profile to ensure an accurate bill.
• Monitors medication order reports to assign medication to an automated dispensing machine.
• Delivers all medication in compliance with all DEA, DPH & State Board of Pharmacy regulations.
• Repackages bulk supplies of medications in unit of use packaging in accordance with all Federal USP & USP standards. Prepares and delivers IV medications in accordance with Federal USP & USP standards. Maintains records pertaining to IV admixtures, maintains cleanliness in sterile areas, and completes QA.
• Checks for expired medications within the pharmacy & automated dispensing cabinets. Ensures that all expired/damaged medications are disposed of in accordance with RCRA, OSHA & NIOSH regulations

Required Qualifications

• 0-1 years experience (entry level)
• High School Diploma/GED
• Registered Technician with State
• CPhT

Preferred Qualifications

• Hospital pharmacy experience
• Sterile compounding experience

Pay Range

$24.50 - $32.97

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