Pharmacy Technician - Inpatient, Weekdays

1600 The McLean Hospital Corporation; Middleborough (MA); On-site; USD 30,996,000 - 37,195,000; Part time

Job summary

The McLean Hospital Corporation Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals to advance patient care, research, teaching, and community service. This part-time, onsite Pharmacy Technician role at 52 Oak St, Middleborough, MA requires 1-2 years hospital-related experience and a current Pharmacy Technician license.

The position involves supporting pharmacists, ensuring accurate medication preparation, and maintaining inventory while delivering courteous customer service in a busy

Qualifications

• Distribution of medications under pharmacist supervision.
• Inventory management and stock control within the Pharmacy Department.
• Maintaining confidentiality and professional communication with patients and staff.

Responsibilities

• Assists pharmacists and administrative staff in provision of pharmaceutical care services.
• Participates in pharmacy operations, medication distribution, and inventory control.
• Maintains personal technical competency and completes required training.

Skills

Distribution Responsibility

Inventory Responsibility

Operational Responsibility

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Site

Site: The McLean Hospital Corporation Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

Work Schedule: Monday–Friday. There is no current weekend requirement for this position. However, as staffing and operational needs evolve, weekend availability may be required. 20 hours, Part Time Location: 52 Oak St, Middleborough, MA

Role Responsibilities

Assists pharmacists and administrative staff in the provision of pharmaceutical care services. Responsible for participation in pharmacy operations, medication distribution, inventory control, and maintenance of personal technical competency. Additionally, provides exemplary customer service, contributes to the efficient operation and productivity of the Pharmacy Department, and displays the interest and motivation to achieve excellence in pharmacy practice in the institutional setting.

Qualifications / Responsibilities

• Distribution Responsibility: Prepares pharmaceutical preparations in a quality manner under the direction of the pharmacist utilizing pharmacy software and hardware systems
• Executes medication distribution
• Receives and stocks pharmaceuticals
• Prepares medications in unit dose packaging
• Fills code carts and emergency kits
• Ensures integrity and compliance of unit medication rooms as needed
• Responds to requests from health care providers.

• Inventory Responsibility: Ensures that drugs and supplies are available in the department and designated hospital care areas by maintaining appropriate inventories
• Uses cost containment measures in ordering and maintaining pharmaceutical stock
• Maintains inventory records as required by Pharmacy Department policy and law
• Ensures availability of unit dose products
• Appropriately disposes pharmaceutical waste.

• Operational Responsibility: Maintains confidentiality of patient and departmental information
• Provides positive, supportive, and courteous communications to patients, families, visitors, and hospital personnel at all times
• Commits to functioning as an essential employee.
• Attends department meetings.
• Documents maintenance of technical skills appropriate to pharmacy technician.
• Successfully completes annual hospital required training
• Keeps Registered Pharmacy Technician license current and maintains Certified Pharmacy Technician certification

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent required. Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No.

Licenses and Credentials

Pharmacy Technician [State License] required. Pharmacy Technician Certification [CPhT] - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) preferred.

Experience

Previous hospital-related experience, formal training, or certification from a pharmacy technician training program is desired. 1-2 years preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Perform intermediate mathematical calculations associated with preparing non-sterile, extemporaneously manufactured pharmaceutical products and other medication doses.
• Follow all applicable state and federal controlled substance regulations.
• Read, interpret, and follow complex verbal and written instructions to prepare medications accurately in a sterile environment.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

• Remote Type: Onsite
• Work Location: 52 Oak Street
• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 20
• Employee Type: Regular
• Work Shift: Rotating (United States of America)
• Pay Range: $21.75 - $26.58/Hourly
• Grade: 3

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.

EEO Statement: 1600 The McLean Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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