Pharmacy Technician II, Inpatient Pharmacy, 40hr, Eve

ummh; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health is seeking an Inpatient Pharmacy Technician I to assist pharmacists in sterile and nonsterile compounding, medication delivery, and automated dispensing responsibilities. The role requires accuracy, confidentiality, and teamwork within a 40-hour week.

The position involves evening shifts (2:30 pm to 11 pm) and every other weekend/holiday, with potential signing bonus eligibility. Prior MA license and IV compounding certification are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Current MA Pharmacy license required.
• PTCB/ExCPT certification required.
• Advanced IV compounding certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform sterile and nonsterile compounding under pharmacist supervision.
• Deliver medications and refill/load medications into ADMs.
• Assist with packaging, preparation of oral and IV meds, and documentation.

Skills

Math proficiency

Computer literacy

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Massachusetts Pharmacy License

PTCB/ExCPT Certification

IV compounding certification

Tools

Epic

IMS

Simplify

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.

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