Pharmacy Technician: IV Admixtures & Medication Care

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

New England Baptist Hospital in Boston is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to assist pharmacists in daily operations, inventory, IV prep, and medication distribution under supervision. The role emphasizes accuracy, HIPAA compliance, and teamwork within the Pharmacy Department.

Responsibilities include stocking, scanning orders, recording temperatures, maintaining Pyxis, preparing IV admixtures using aseptic technique, and communicating with nursing units.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Current Pharmacy Technician, Technician Trainee or Pharmacy Intern.
• License from MA Board of Registration in Pharmacy.

Responsibilities

• Stocks and maintains inventory in storeroom, on storage shelves, and in picking stations.
• Receives daily medication order, scans meds into Pharmacy IS systems, and stocks in appropriate areas.
• Accurately records refrigerator temperatures and logs daily; conducts monthly floor inspections.
• Keeps pharmacy areas clean, neat, organized, and well stocked.
• Properly handles and disposes of expired medications.
• Maintains records for controlled substances and assists in preparation and delivery of controlled substances to Nursing Units.
• Provides quality services in a safe, efficient, effective and timely manner meeting all applicable hospital, regulatory, licensure, and accrediting regulations.
• Promotes teamwork by giving direction and assistance to co-workers when necessary; demonstrates competency in IV preparation requirements.
• Prepares all IV admixtures using proper aseptic technique in accordance with USP Chapter <797>.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

MA Board of Registration in Pharmacy license

Job description

New England Baptist Hospital in Boston is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to assist pharmacists in daily operations, inventory, IV prep, and medication distribution under supervision. The role emphasizes accuracy, HIPAA compliance, and teamwork within the Pharmacy Department.

Responsibilities include stocking, scanning orders, recording temperatures, maintaining Pyxis, preparing IV admixtures using aseptic technique, and communicating with nursing units.