Pharmacy Technician II, Inpatient Pharmacy, North Pavilion, 20 hr, Days

UMass Memorial Health; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider seeks a dedicated Inpatient Pharmacy Technician to join their team. This role involves preparing sterile compounded medications, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and maintaining accurate documentation. The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic, excellent teamwork skills, and a commitment to patient care. With a focus on exceptional service and academic excellence, this position offers a chance to contribute significantly to patient outcomes in a collaborative environment. Join a team where every individual plays a vital role in patient care and community health.

Benefits

Signing Bonus

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Continuing Education Support

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Current license with the Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy is mandatory.
• Must pass UMass sterile compounding program.

Responsibilities

• Prepare IV drugs using aseptic technique and maintain documentation.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal standards for medication compounding.
• Support training of new technicians in sterile compounding tasks.

Skills

Sterile Compounding

Medication Delivery

Documentation

Pharmacy Technology

Teamwork

Math Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Current License with Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy

Certification by PTCB or ExCPT

Tools

Simplify

Epic

IMS

Job description

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Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Schedule Details: Monday through Friday, Weekends - Every Other Weekend

Scheduled Hours: 7AM-5:30PM

Shift: 1 - Day Shift, 10 Hours (United States of America)

Hours: 20

Cost Center: 10020 - 3840 Pharmacy Pavilion

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. We are committed to exceptional patient care, academic excellence, and leading-edge research. Our health system employs over 16,000 staff working together to heal our patients and community. Every individual plays an important role every day.

Under the supervision of a pharmacist, performs hazardous and nonhazardous sterile compounding, medication delivery, refilling and loading medications into automated dispensing machines (ADMs), packaging, preparation of oral and IV medications, record keeping, and handling controlled substances with proper documentation. Assists with transportation and handling of controlled substances and related documentation.

Maintains 50% of time performing sterile compounding activities and specialized tasks, including MAR message management, code cart management, controlled substance reconciliation, and medication ordering.

Major Responsibilities:

1. Prepares IV drugs using aseptic technique, including parenteral nutrition, antibiotics, chemotherapy, and other IV drugs.
2. Maintains documentation per regulatory and hospital standards, respecting patient confidentiality, and generating necessary pharmacy reports.
3. Performs all responsibilities of an Inpatient Pharmacy Technician I.
4. Ensures compliance with all state and federal standards for medication compounding.
5. Prepares sterile parenteral products based on patient orders, including additives, volume, and concentration, for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients.
6. Prepares batch sterile compounded products for high-use items.
7. Maintains inventory and orders supplies needed for sterile compounding.
8. Maintains certification standards in aseptic technique.
9. Proficient with pharmacy technology and equipment, including compounding systems.
10. Documents compounded products using appropriate technology (e.g., Simplify, Epic, IMS).
11. Supports training of new technicians in sterile compounding and other tasks.
12. Performs monthly air and surface sampling as appropriate.
13. Demonstrates proper behavior in ISO classified environments (handwashing, garbing, aseptic technique).
14. Monitors and documents temperature/humidity and pressure in relevant areas.
15. Uses and maintains primary engineering controls properly.
16. Inspects areas and removes outdated medications and supplies.
17. Assists with yearly inventory in assigned areas.

Standard Staffing Level Responsibilities:

1. Follows departmental policies and procedures.
2. Attends meetings, seminars, and conferences as required.
3. Uses quality improvement in daily operations.
4. Adheres to health and safety regulations.
5. Maintains patient confidentiality.
6. Maintains reliable attendance.
7. Performs other duties as required.
8. Ensures all licenses and certifications are current.
9. Respects diversity and promotes professionalism, tolerance, civility, and acceptance.

Position Qualifications:

License/Certification/Education:

• 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 following USP 797/800 standards.

Experience/Skills:

• Minimum 3 years of experience.
• Proficiency in math, computer skills, and following instructions accurately.
• Positive work ethic, motivated, professional demeanor, and teamwork skills.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

We promote respect through our Standards of Respect: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player, and Be Kind. Join us to make respect a daily standard.

UMass Memorial Health is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from diverse backgrounds. We respond promptly to requests for disability assistance at [e-mail].