Pharmacy Technician I, Inpatient Pharmacy, 40hr, Eve

UMass Memorial Health Care; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health system seeks a Pharmacy Technician for evening shifts in Worcester, MA. This role involves compounding medications, delivering them, and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations under the guidance of a pharmacist. Candidates must possess a high school diploma and be licensed in Massachusetts, bringing a commitment to exceptional patient care as part of a dynamic healthcare team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current license with the Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy.
• Certification by Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or ExCPT.

Responsibilities

• Under pharmacist supervision, performs nonsterile compounding and medication delivery.
• Maintains documentation per regulatory and hospital requirements.
• Conducts medication room inspections and manages outdated medications.

Skills

Mathematics Proficiency

Computer Skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Current Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy License

Pharmacy Technician Certification

Job description

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Exemption Status

Non-Exempt

Schedule Details

Monday through Friday, Weekends (Saturday and Sunday)

Scheduled Hours

Eve Shift

Shift

2 - Evening Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)

Hours

40

Cost Center

10010 - 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.

Everyone Is a Caregiver

At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 16,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.

Under the direct supervision of a pharmacist, performs nonsterile compounding, delivers medications and is responsible for refilling and loading of medications into automated dispensing machines (ADMs). Performs other medication related tasks such as packaging, preparation of all forms of medications, record keeping, and all aspects of drug distribution. Assists in the transportation and handling of controlled substances and all required documentation as related to their delivery.

Under the direct supervision of a pharmacist, performs nonsterile compounding, delivers medications and is responsible for refilling and loading of medications into automated dispensing machines (ADMs). Performs other medication related tasks such as packaging, preparation of all forms of medications, record keeping, and all aspects of drug distribution. Assists in the transportation and handling of controlled substances and all required documentation as related to their delivery.

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 managements system.
  
  

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.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

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

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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