Pharmacy Technician II, Inpatient Pharmacy, 40hr, Day

UMass Memorial Health; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus potential

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health in Worcester, MA is seeking an experienced Pharmacy Technician to support sterile and nonsterile compounding, medication delivery, and automated dispensing systems. You will maintain regulatory compliance, assist in inventory and daily operations, and work under pharmacist supervision on a day shift (40 hours/week).

A MA pharmacy license and national certification are required. This role offers a signing bonus potential and union support; join a system with patient-centered

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current MA Board of Pharmacy license.
• PTCB or ExCPT certification.
• Must pass UMass sterile compounding program (USP 797/800).

Responsibilities

• Prepares IV drugs using aseptic technique for PN, antibiotics, chemotherapy and other IV drugs.
• Maintains documentation per regulatory and hospital requirements and patient confidentiality.
• Performs major responsibilities of Inpatient Pharmacy Technician I.
• Complies with state and federal standards for compounding medications.
• Maintains inventory and orders supplies for IV area; supports training of new technicians.
• Documentation of compounded products using EPIC, Simplify, IMS etc.
• Laboratory and environment monitoring and maintaining ISO/classified area standards.

Skills

Math proficiency

Computer skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Follow instructions

Education

High school diploma

MA Board of Pharmacy license

PTCB or ExCPT certification

Tools

EPIC

IMS

Simplify

Job description

Exemption Status:

Non-Exempt

Hiring Range:

$23.81 - $35.08

(based on a full time schedule of 40 hours per week).

Schedule Details:

Holidays - Every Third Holiday, Monday through Friday, Weekends - Every Third Weekend

Scheduled Hours:

7am-3:30pm

Shift:

1 - Day 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 20,000 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 hazardous and nonhazardous sterile compounding, 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 oral and IV medications, record keeping, and all aspects of their distribution. Assists in the transportation and handling of controlled substances and all required documentation as related to their delivery.

Maintains 50 % of time performing sterile compounding activities and/or specialized tasks, including addressing MAR messages, code cart management, controlled substance receiving/reconciliation and medication ordering.

Major Responsibilities:

• Prepares intravenous (IV) drugs using aseptic technique in compounding parenteral nutrition, antibiotics, chemotherapy and other IV drugs.
• Maintains required documentation in accordance with regulatory and hospital requirements and maintains respect for patient confidentiality. Generates necessary pharmacy reports.
• Performs all major responsibilities of an Inpatient Pharmacy Technician I.
• Complies with all state and federal standards for compounding medications.
• Prepare sterile parenteral products from a patient order including additive, volume and concentration. Prepares adult, pediatric, neonatal parenteral nutrition.
• Prepare batch preparations of sterile compounded products for high use items.
• Maintain inventory and supplies needed for sterile compounding and order supplies for IV area.
• Maintain standards for certification in aseptic technique.
• Proficient with all pharmacy technology and equipment and proper use of all compounding systems.
• Document compounded products using appropriate technology (Simplify, Epic, IMS, etc).
• Support training new technicians in sterile compounding and other specialized tasks.
• Monthly air and surface sampling, as appropriate.
• Demonstrates appropriate behavior in ISO classified environments (handwashing, garbing, aseptic technique).
• Temperature/humidity monitoring (room air, refrigerators, freezers, incubators) and associated documentation.
• Pressure monitoring and documentation.
• Proper use and maintenance of Primary Engineering Controls.
• Perform inspections of area and removes outdated medications and supplies.
• Assists with yearly inventory in assigned areas.

Position Qualifications:

License/Certification/Education:

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.
• Must pass and remain competent with UMass sterile compounding program and guidelines which follow USP 797/800 standards.

Experience/Skills:

Required:

• 3 years of previous experience.
• 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.

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, gender identity, 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.