Pharmacy Technician I, Inpatient Pharmacy, 40hr, Day

UMass Memorial Health Care; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Pharmacy Technician I for their inpatient pharmacy. This entry-level position offers a full-time schedule with responsibilities that include preparing medications, maintaining documentation, and ensuring compliance with health regulations. The role emphasizes teamwork and respect, providing a supportive environment for professional growth. If you are motivated, possess a strong work ethic, and are eager to contribute to patient care, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected health care provider and make a meaningful impact in the community.

Benefits

Signing bonus available

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma and a current pharmacy license.
• Certification from a recognized body is required.

Responsibilities

• Comply with standards for compounding medications and maintain documentation.
• Prepare and package medications, ensuring scannability and compliance.

Skills

Mathematics proficiency

Computer skills

Oral and written communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Current Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy license

Certification by PTCB or ExCPT

Tools

Pharmacy technology and equipment

Inventory management system

Job description

Join to apply for the Pharmacy Technician I, Inpatient Pharmacy, 40hr, Day role at UMass Memorial Health.

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Schedule Details: Holidays - Every Other Holiday, Holidays - One Major Summer Holiday, Holidays - One Major Winter Holiday, Monday through Friday, Weekends (Saturday and Sunday), Weekends - Every Other Weekend

Scheduled Hours: M-F, 7a-3:30p

Shift: 1 - Day Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)

Hours: 40

Cost Center: 10020 - 3800 Pharmacy

Union: SHARE (State Healthcare and Research Employees)

This position may have a signing bonus available; a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

Major Responsibilities

• Complies with all state and federal standards for compounding medications.
• Proficient with pharmacy technology and equipment. Capable of troubleshooting minor technical problems and knows who to reach out to when escalation is needed to resolve.
• Prepares and packages all forms of medications and compounds as needed. Repackage all bulk medications into unit of use containers, ensure that items are scannable.
• Maintains required documentation in accordance with regulatory and hospital requirements.
• Conducts medication room inspections in assigned patient care area in accordance with regulatory requirements. Removes outdated medications and supplies and provides all needed follow up actions.
• Assembles drugs in an accurate and efficient manner, scanning items from the different warehouse locations using the department’s inventory management system.
• Appropriately triage pharmacy phone calls.
• Support training new technicians.
• Maintains a clean work area.
• Receiving of daily order and ensure that all items are scannable and entered into the hospital system. Helps to maintain an accurate and in date inventory.
• Participates in identifying problems or areas for improvement and assists management with problem solving projects and improving pharmacy operations and communication.

Standard Staffing Level Responsibilities

• Complies with established departmental policies, procedures and objectives.
• Attends variety of meetings, conferences, seminars as required or directed.
• Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily operations.
• Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements.
• Maintains respect for patient confidentiality.
• Maintains, regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
• Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.
• Ensure that all required licenses and certification are up to date and are current.
• Respects diverse views and approaches, demonstrates Standards of Respect, and contributes to creating and maintaining an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility, and acceptance toward all employees, patients, and visitors.

License/Certification/Education

Position Qualifications:

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current license with the Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy.
• Certified by one of the national governing bodies such as Pharmacy Technician Certification Board PTCB, or the National Healthcareer Association ExCPT.

Experience/Skills Required:

• Position requires proficiency in math and, knowledge and ability to use a computer.
• Must be able to follow oral and written instructions with accuracy, efficiency, and dependability.
• Positive work ethic, motivated and professional demeanor to promote teamwork in the department.

Preferred:

• Pharmacy work experience within the past year.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

We’re striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health – for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.

If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at [e-mail]. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care