Pharmacy Technician II, Inpatient Pharmacy, 40hr, Day

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

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health is seeking an experienced Inpatient Pharmacy Technician I to prepare IV drugs using aseptic technique and to maintain documentation per regulatory requirements. The role supports sterile compounding, inventory management and adherence to USP 797/800 standards.

The position requires a MA Pharmacy license, PTCB/ExCPT certification, and at least 3 years of experience. Strong math skills and computer proficiency are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current license with the Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy.
• Certified by PTCB or ExCPT.
• Must pass and remain competent with UMass sterile compounding program and USP 797/800 standards.
• 3 years of previous experience.
• Proficiency in math and ability to use a computer.
• Follow oral and written instructions with accuracy, efficiency and dependability.
• Positive work ethic and teamwork in the department.

Responsibilities

• Prepares intravenous (IV) drugs using aseptic technique in compounding parenteral nutrition, antibiotics, chemotherapy and other IV drugs.
• Maintains documentation per regulatory and hospital requirements and protects patient confidentiality.
• Performs all major responsibilities of an Inpatient Pharmacy Technician I.
• Complies with state and federal standards for compounding medications.
• Prepare sterile parenteral products per patient order including additive, volume and concentration; includes adult, pediatric, neonatal PN.
• Prepare batch preparations of sterile products for high use items.
• Maintain inventory and supplies for sterile compounding and order supplies for IV area.
• Maintains standards for certification in aseptic technique.
• Document compounded products using Simplify, Epic, IMS, etc.
• Support training of new technicians in sterile compounding and other tasks.

Skills

Math

Computer skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Massachusetts Pharmacy License

PTCB or ExCPT certification

Job description

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Hiring Range: $23.81 - $35.08 (based on a full time schedule of 40 hours per week).

Please note that the final offer will vary based on scheduled hours. Compensation for part-time or reduced schedules will be prorated based on scheduled weekly hours, experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

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.

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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.

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.

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