Pharmacy Technician II, Inpatient Pharmacy, 40hr, Eve

C100 UMass Memorial Medical Center, Inc.; New London (CT); On-site; USD 33,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health is seeking a Pharmacy Technician for Inpatient Pharmacy to support sterile and non-sterile compounding, medication delivery, and automated dispensing systems. You will perform tasks under pharmacist supervision, ensuring accuracy and patient safety.

The role requires 3 years of experience, a Massachusetts Pharmacy license, and IV compounding certification. Evening shifts, alternating weekends, and holidays are included as part of the schedule.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent and active Massachusetts Pharmacy license.
• PTCB or ExCPT certification is required; IV compounding certification preferred.
• 3 years of pharmacy tech experience; proficiency with math and computer systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare IV drugs using aseptic technique.
• Document compounded products and maintain regulatory compliance.
• Support sterile compounding and IV med preparation workflows.
• Operate and load medications into dispensing systems and complete related tasks.

Skills

Math proficiency

Computer literacy

Pharmacy technician experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy license

PTCB or ExCPT certification

IV compounding certification

Job description

Are you a current UMass Memorial Health caregiver? 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 Other Holiday, Monday through Friday, Weekends - Every Other Weekend. Scheduled Hours: 40hr/Week. Evening: 2:30 pm to 11 pm, every other weekend, every other holiday. Shift: 2 - Evening 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. 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.

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At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver. No matter their responsibilities or title, every employee or "caregiver" fills an important role for our patients and their families every day.

Who is a caregiver? It’s not just the person who delivers the care. It’s all the people who make it work and make it better. Caregivers give everything that helps patients heal, from expertise to extra attention. They give clean, comfortable rooms. Fast, accurate answers. And an easier, less stressful experience. They give warm, reassuring smiles, and helping hands. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, our community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.