Pharmacy Technician II

Mass General Brigham; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 41,328 - 48,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Mass General Brigham is seeking an Inventory Specialist based in Somerville to manage the reception of pharmaceuticals and supplies. Responsibilities include overseeing inventory control processes, ensuring compliance with DSCSA requirements, and coordinating deliveries to various hospitals.

The ideal candidate must possess a High School Diploma, hold relevant Pharmacy Technician certifications, and have experience in hospital-related pharmacy settings. This hybrid position requires strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of preferred hospital-related experience or certification from a pharmacy technician training program.
• 1-2 years of experience in supply chain strongly preferred.
• 2-3 years of experience in pharmacy supply chain strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive and sort pharmaceuticals and supplies for direct replenishment.
• Reconcile drug orders received and report variances.
• Manage receiving information and coordinate deliveries.

Skills

Knowledge of pharmacology

Familiarity with pharmacy practice settings

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Site: Mass General Brigham Incorporated

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

Reporting to Enterprise Pharmacy Business Procurement Manager Specialist, the Inventory Specialist is responsible for receiving all non-controlled pharmaceuticals and pharmacy supplies. The scope of the Inventory Control Specialist receiving responsibilities include the direct replenishment of the 340B cost centers. Additionally, the Inventory Control Specialist will be responsible for charging and coordinating delivery of all special orders and perform multiple inventory functions. These inventory functions are vital to the Supply Chain performing efficiently (stocking medications, returns to wholesalers, etc.). The Inventory Control Specialist must be able to pass both licensure and area specific competences.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Receives and sorts pharmaceuticals and supplies coming from multiple vendors for each area associated with direct replenishment.
• Receives items via scanning into computer systems and/or manual documentation associated with DSCSA requirements.
• Reconciles all drug orders received with order processed and reports any variances to the Senior Procurement Specialist.
• Manages archive of all receiving information, DSCSA information and T3 information associated with drug orders.
• Manages receiving of inventory at central receiving associated with all direct replenishment zones.
• Prepares items once received and documented for delivery to area of use.
• Responsible for ordering and management of internal shipping materials.
• Responsible for utilizing trace link for documentation of orders requiring trace link records for DSCSA.
• Coordinates delivery of ordered items from central supply to final end point.
• Responsible for staging of orders for pickup and delivery to respective direct replenishment zone.
• Assists Business Procurement Manager and Senior Procurement Specialist with reconciliation of all direct replenishment orders and tracking of delivery to defined zone.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent required

Licenses and Credentials

• Pharmacy Technician [State License] - Pharmacy Technician Certification [CPhT] required
• Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) required

Experience

• Hospital-related experience, formal training, or certification from a pharmacy technician training program 2-3 years preferred
• 1-2 years experience in supply chain strongly preferred
• 2-3 years experience in pharmacy supply chain strongly preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Shows knowledge of the pharmacology of drugs and the legal aspects of dispensing.
• Familiarity with pharmacy practice settings, legal requirements and limitations, prescription information and calculations, drug identification and generic equivalents, drug manufacturing, packaging and labeling information, and proper drug handling and storage practices.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

• M-F schedule, shifts range from 6 AM-6 PM EST
• Hybrid position floating between locations in Somerville, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Salem Hospital, and Mass General Hospital.
• Compensation rate is based on candidate experience aligned to this role level within the range of $30-35/hr

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

399 Revolution Drive

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$35 - $31.71/Hourly

Grade

4

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

0100 Mass General Brigham Incorporated 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.