Pharmacy Technician BWFH

Brigham & Women's Faulkner Hospital; Boston (MA); Remote; USD 31,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support Pharmacists with the preparation, dispensing, and distribution of medications within a hospital setting. The role emphasizes aseptic IV preparation, accurate order filling, Omnicell operations, and safe handling of medications.

Responsibilities include coordinating daily workflow, stock management, medication inspections, and patient-area deliveries, with a weekend Sat/Sun schedule.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Current Registration as a Pharmacy Technician in the State of Massachusetts with no disciplinary actions.
• National certification (CPhT).

Responsibilities

• Coordinates daily workload to meet the operational needs of the department.
• Prepackages non-unit-dose oral medications for distribution to patient care areas.
• Aseptically prepares intravenous medications within established timeframes.
• Maintains sterile technique and adheres to IV room policies.
• Accurately fills medication orders and replenishes Omnicell cabinets.
• Inspects medications for expiration and safety in assigned areas.
• Answers calls courteously and assists team members as needed.
• Delivers medications to patient care areas in a timely manner.

Skills

CARE standards adherence

Clear communication

Pharmacy operations knowledge

Education

High School diploma

Massachusetts Pharmacy Technician Registration

National certification (CPhT)

Tools

Omnicell

Epic

P repackaging 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 Summary

Weekends (Sat/Sun) 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM

The Pharmacy Technician supports the Pharmacist by performing the technical and clerical duties necessary for the accurate preparation, dispensing, and distribution of pharmaceutical products to hospital patient care areas.

Essential Functions

• Daily Workflow: Coordinates daily workload to meet the operational needs of the department.
• Medication Preparation: Prepackages non-unit-dose oral medications as needed for distribution to patient care areas.
• IV Medication Preparation: Aseptically prepares intravenous medications within established timeframes, following all applicable safety standards and procedures.
• IV Room Compliance: Consistently demonstrates proper technique in the IV Room, including adherence to aseptic technique, use of appropriate chemotherapy gowns and gloves when handling chemotherapy medications, and compliance with all IV Room policies and procedures.
• Medication Orders: Accurately and efficiently prepares and fills medication orders.
• Omnicell Management: Accurately and efficiently replenishes and dispenses medications to Omnicell cabinets.
• Medication Stock: Processes stock medication orders accurately and efficiently.
• Medication Inspections: Inspects assigned areas within and outside the Pharmacy for expired or outdated medications.
• Telephone Support: Answers telephone calls in a courteous, professional, and helpful manner.
• Special Projects: Accepts additional assignments as requested and completes tasks within established deadlines.
• Medication Delivery: Delivers medications to patient care areas accurately and in a timely manner.

Qualifications

Qualificiations

• 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)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Staff adheres to all C.A.R.E. Standards
• Must be able to understand and clearly communicate with all areas of health care personnel
• Must 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)

About Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital

Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, an affiliate of Mass General Brigham, is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion and strive to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve.

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in equal access to quality care, employment, and advancement opportunities for all, encompassing the full spectrum of human diversity. We recognize that our differences make us stronger and better equipped to provide innovative, cutting-edge healthcare and research.

Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital is a 171-bed, nonprofit community teaching hospital located in Jamaica Plain, directly across from the Arnold Arboretum. Founded in 1900, the hospital provides comprehensive care across a wide range of specialties.

Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital is also a designated Magnet hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, a distinction earned by fewer than nine percent of hospitals nationwide.

We believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live a healthy life. From pioneering medical breakthroughs that advance treatments around the world to educating the next generation of healthcare professionals, our patients-and those we may never meet-remain at the center of everything we do.

If you\'re looking for more than a career, join Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital.

Our patients call it better care. Our employees call it home.

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

1153 Centre Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

24

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$22.44 - $33.34/Hourly

Grade

SF1005At 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 Framework

At 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.