Pharmacy Technician II

Beth Israel Lahey Health; United States; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to assist pharmacists in preparing and distributing prescription medications within inpatient hospital and infusion clinic settings. The role includes repackaging, sterile and non-sterile compounding, and ensuring timely delivery to patient units.

The ideal candidate has at least one year of pharmacy experience, familiarity with EMR systems, and Massachusetts licensure/certification requirements.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Must be a Registered Technician or Pharmacy Intern with the Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy and PTCB certified or a Pharmacy student in good standing with Mass. internship license.
• At least one year of Pharmacy experience including sterile compounding and/or retail experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist Pharmacists in preparation and distribution of prescription medications in inpatient hospital and infusion clinic settings.
• Repackage and compound medications as needed per procedures.
• Maintain inventory levels and coordinate with Pharmacy Buyer to ensure adequate stock.
• Answer telephone calls, triage requests and resolve questions from staff and patients.
• Participate in departmental quality improvement activities and adhere to policies.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

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.

Assists the Pharmacists in the preparation and distribution of prescription medications in the inpatient hospital setting. Helps fill orders for patients and ensures they are delivered to the correct inpatient unit. Displays a full understanding of medication distribution operations and demonstrates competency in carrying out all duties associated with medication distribution. Performs sterile and non-sterile compounding duties in the inpatient hospital setting or infusion clinic setting.

Job Description:

Essential Duties & Responsibilities including but not limited to:

• 1. In conjunction with other Pharmacy Technicians, ensures that all medication distribution functions are completed in a safe and timely manner. Informs Pharmacist and/or the Supervisor of any workflow issues.
• 2. Repackages and compounds medications as needed, in accordance with departmental procedures.
• 3. Maintains appropriate inventory levels in specific area of practice by rotating stock, checking for expired medications, informing the Pharmacy Buyer when inventory levels are low, and checking in wholesaler order.
• 4. Answers telephone calls, triaging requests and taking steps to resolves questions received or concerns and problems.
• 5. Actively participates in continuous performance improvement activities of the department, including providing suggestions on how to improve day-to-day operations.
• 6. Helps the Pharmacists ensure that the Pharmacy has the right amount of stock to meet patient needs.
• 7. Performs the duties and responsibilities of one or more Pharmacy specialty areas, including Infusion Center, OR, receiving, etc.
• 8. Incorporates Lahey Hospital and Medical Center Guiding Principles, Mission Statement and Goals into daily activities.
• 9. Complies with all Lahey Hospital and Medical Center Policies.
• 10. Complies with behavioral expectations of the department and LHMC.
• 11. Maintains courteous and effective interactions with colleagues and patients.
• 12. Demonstrates an understanding of the job description, performance expectations, and competency assessment.
• 13. Demonstrates a commitment toward meeting and exceeding the needs of our customers. Consistently adheres to Customer Service standards.
• 14. Participates in departmental and/or interdepartmental quality improvement activities.
• 15. Participates in and successfully completes Mandatory Education.
• 16. Performs all other duties as needed or directed to meet the needs of the department.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: High School diploma or equivalent.

Licensure, Certification, Registration: Must be a Registered Technician or Pharmacy Intern with the Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy and PTCB certified or a Pharmacy student in good standing with Mass. internship license.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities: Knowledge of standard pharmaceutical/medical terms, abbreviations and symbols commonly used in the prescribing and dispensing of medications. Knowledge of policies and regulations pertaining to handling and distribution of controlled substances and hazardous materials preferred. Experience with electronic medical records preferred.

Experience: At least one year of Pharmacy experience including sterile compounding and/or retail experience.

Pay Range:

$26.25 - $35.33

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