Pharmacy Technician II, Inpatient Pharmacy, 40hr, Day

UMass Memorial Health Care; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in health care is seeking a dedicated Pharmacy Technician II to join their inpatient pharmacy team. This role involves preparing IV medications, maintaining meticulous records, and ensuring compliance with health regulations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in pharmacy practices, a current Massachusetts license, and a commitment to exceptional patient care. Join a diverse team where your contributions will enhance the quality of care for patients in the community. This position offers a supportive environment focused on professional growth and teamwork.

Benefits

Signing bonus available

Health benefits

Professional development opportunities

Retirement plan options

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in pharmacy, with proficiency in math and computer skills.
• Must hold a current Massachusetts pharmacy license and relevant certifications.

Responsibilities

• Prepare IV drugs and maintain documentation per regulatory standards.
• Assist in training new technicians and ensure compliance with health regulations.

Skills

Proficiency in math

Ability to follow oral and written instructions

Positive work ethic

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Current license with the Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy

Certification from Pharmacy Technician Certification Board or ExCPT

Advanced pharmacy technician certification for IV compounding

Tools

Pharmacy technology and equipment

Simplify

Epic

IMS

Job description

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This position may have a signing bonus available; a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Schedule Details: Holidays - Every Other Holiday, Holidays - One Major Summer Holiday, Holidays - One Major Winter Holiday, Weekends (Saturday and Sunday)

Scheduled Hours: 7:00am - 3:30pm

Shift: 1 - Day Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)

Hours: 40

Cost Center: 10020 - 3800 Pharmacy

Union: SHARE (State Healthcare and Research Employees)

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, 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.

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.

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.

Standard Staffing Level Responsibilities:

• Complies with established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives.
• Attends a variety of meetings, conferences, seminars as required or directed.
• Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily operations.
• Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements.
• Maintains respect for patient confidentiality.
• Maintains regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
• Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.
• Ensure that all required licenses and certification are up to date and current.
• Respects diverse views and approaches, demonstrates Standards of Respect, and contributes to creating and maintaining an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility, and acceptance toward all employees, patients, and visitors.

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.
• Maintains advanced pharmacy technician certification for IV compounding.

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, 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

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care