Pharmacy Technician II - Certified Full Time

The General Hospital Corporation; Newton (MA); Sur place; USD 31 000 - 39 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Mass General Brigham in Newton-Wellesley Hospital is seeking a Certified Pharmacy Technician II to support safe, timely pharmacy services under leadership, performing unit-dose packaging, labeling, distribution, and inventory control. The technician uses pharmacy information systems and may work in central or specialized areas as needed.

Required are a Massachusetts Pharmacy Technician License and Board Certified Technician credentials, with 1–2 years of experience in pharmacy settings.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Massachusetts Pharmacy Technician License required.
• Board Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT or ExCPT) required.

Responsabilités

• Prepare, fill, label, repackage, and distribute medications and supplies for pharmacist verification.
• Manage medication inventory, storage areas, automated dispensing cabinets, returns, recalls, and expired products.
• Handle controlled substances and sterile products following laws and policies.
• Operate pharmacy robotics and information systems to support safe services.
• Maintain cleanroom standards and perform competency testing as applicable.
• Communicate with patients, caregivers, pharmacists, and staff to coordinate medication needs.
• Train junior staff and assist with audits and reports.

Connaissances

HIPAA compliance

Communication skills

Pharmacy systems

Inventory management

Team collaboration

Formation

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Massachusetts Pharmacy Technician License

Board Certified Pharmacy Technician

Outils

Pharmacy Information Systems

Robotics & Automation

Sterile compounding equipment

Description du poste

Site: Newton-Wellesley Hospital

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

Summary

Under the direction of a staff pharmacist and/or pharmacy leadership team, the Certified Pharmacy Technician II supports safe, timely pharmacy services by performing technical and operational duties in accordance with established policies and applicable state and federal regulations. Responsibilities include preparing, packaging, labeling, and distributing unit-dose medications, outpatient prescriptions, and stock orders; delivering medications and supplies to patient care areas; and maintaining medication integrity through proper storage, rotation, and inventory control. The technician uses pharmacy information systems and departmental tools to document work, support workflow tracking and reporting as assigned, and may be scheduled in central pharmacy and/or specialized pharmacy areas based on operational needs. The role also includes organizing inventory, auditing medication storage areas, conducting safety and quality checks, escalating discrepancies, and handling controlled substances in accordance with policy. The technician may assist with onboarding and technical training and participate in departmental projects and quality/safety initiatives as assigned.

Required Certification

Board Certified Pharmacy Technician from a nationally approved technician certification board (PTCB CPhT or NHA ExCPT) required.

Does This Position Require Patient Care?

No

Essential Functions

• Prepare, fill, label, repackage, and distribute medications and supplies accurately for pharmacist verification.
• Manage medication inventory, storage areas, automated dispensing cabinets, returns, recalls, expired products, and investigational drugs.
• Handle controlled substances and sterile compounded preparations in compliance with applicable laws, USP standards, study protocols, and organizational policies.
• Operate pharmacy robotics, automation, software, equipment, and information systems to support safe and efficient pharmacy services.
• Maintain cleanroom standards through proper garbing, aseptic practices, cleaning, environmental monitoring, documentation, and competency testing, if applicable.
• Communicate professionally with patients, caregivers, pharmacists, and clinical staff to gather information, triage inquiries, and coordinate medication needs.
• Support pharmacy operations by training junior staff, preparing reports, completing audits, assisting with workflow and inventory control, and performing assigned duties.

Qualifications

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?

No

Licenses and Credentials

• Pharmacy Technician License - Massachusetts required
• Board Certified Pharmacy Technician from a nationally approved technician certification board (PTCB CPhT or NHA ExCPT) Required

Experience

Pharmacy technician 1-2 years required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Understand HIPAA privacy rules and will use discretion when handling patient-related information.
• Ability to read, interpret, and follow verbal and written instructions associated with assigned responsibilities.
• Ability to adhere to safety requirements for handling non-hazardous and hazardous medications in accordance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements.
• Proficient with math calculations associated with assigned responsibilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Ability to distinguish routine functions from those requiring a pharmacist's professional judgment.
• Ability to work with sustained attention and care on routine, repetitive tasks.
• Knowledge and ability to handle controlled substances in accordance with state regulations.
• Multi-task and prioritize tasks under time constraints. Organize and maintain efficient work areas.
• Command of area-specific technology, including, but not limited to , robotics, automation, software, equipment, and information systems.
• Knowledge of aseptic technique and proper cleanroom practices for roles performing sterile compounding (if applicable).

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

2014 Washington Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Rotating (United States of America)

Pay Range

$22.84 - $28.30/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