Pharmacy Technician II, Inpatient Pharmacy, 40hr Nights

UMass Memorial Health Care; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Pharmacy Technician II to join their inpatient pharmacy team. This role offers the opportunity to engage in critical patient care by preparing intravenous medications and ensuring compliance with safety standards. You will work in a collaborative environment, contributing to the health and well-being of the community while honing your skills in sterile compounding and pharmacy technology. If you are passionate about making a difference in patient care and thrive in a dynamic setting, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Certification in sterile compounding and pharmacy technology is essential.
• Experience in IV drug preparation and aseptic technique is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare IV drugs and maintain documentation per standards.
• Ensure compliance with medication compounding regulations.
• Train new technicians in sterile compounding tasks.

Skills

Sterile Compounding

Medication Delivery

Documentation

Pharmacy Technology

Patient Confidentiality

Education

Pharmacy Technician Certification

High School Diploma

Tools

Simplify

Epic

IMS

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Exemption Status

Non-Exempt

Schedule Details

Monday through Friday

Scheduled Hours

32hr-Nights, 10hr shifts

Shift

3 - Night Shift, 10 Hours (United States of America)

Hours

40

Cost Center

10020 - 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 supervision of a pharmacist, performs hazardous and nonhazardous sterile compounding, nonsterile compounding, delivers medications, and is responsible for refilling and loading 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 transportation and handling of controlled substances and documentation 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, including compounding parenteral nutrition, antibiotics, chemotherapy, and other IV drugs.
• Maintains documentation per regulatory and hospital standards, respecting patient confidentiality, and generates pharmacy reports.
• Performs all responsibilities of an Inpatient Pharmacy Technician I.
• Ensures compliance with state and federal standards for medication compounding.
• Prepares sterile parenteral products based on patient orders, including additive, volume, and concentration; prepares adult, pediatric, neonatal parenteral nutrition.
• Prepares batch sterile compounded products for high-use items.
• Maintains inventory and supplies for sterile compounding and orders supplies as needed.
• Maintains certification standards in aseptic technique.
• Proficient with pharmacy technology and equipment, including compounding systems.
• Documents compounded products using systems like Simplify, Epic, IMS, etc.
• Supports training of new technicians in sterile compounding and other tasks.
• Performs monthly air and surface sampling, as appropriate.
• Demonstrates proper behavior in ISO environments (handwashing, garbing, aseptic technique).
• Monitors and documents temperature, humidity, and pressure in relevant areas.
• Uses and maintains primary engineering controls properly.
• Inspects areas, removes outdated medications and supplies, and assists with annual inventory.