Pharmacy Technician, Outpatient Infusion Center, Per Diem

C100 UMass Memorial Medical Center, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 27,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health is seeking a pharmacy technician for the Outpatient Infusion Center. The role includes packaging, preparing, and distributing medications, with emphasis on oncology-related processes and maintaining accurate records within a fast-paced hospital setting.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, MA Pharmacy license, PTCB/ExCPT certification, and at least 3 years of experience. The position may offer a signing bonus and requires strong math and computer skills, with a

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current license with the Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy.
• Certification by PTCB or ExCPT.
• 3 years of previous experience.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions with accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Processes and releases orders using pharmacy dispense queue.
• Oncology order setup including drug, diluent, base solution, tubing, and labels for compounding.
• Maintains inventory, reorders, restocks, and monitors expiration dates in the pharmacy and floor stock via Pyxis.
• Familiar with pharmacy technology and equipment.
• Capable of troubleshooting technical problems.
• Prepares and packages all forms of medications.
• Assembles drugs in an accurate and efficient manner.

Skills

Math proficiency

Computer skills

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Are you an internal caregiver, student, or contingent worker/agency worker at UMass Memorial Health?

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt Hiring Range: $19.74 - $35.54 (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: Monday through Friday, Weekends (Saturday and Sunday) Scheduled Hours: Per Diem, as needed. Mostly Saturdays. Shift: 4 - Mixed Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America) Hours: 0 Cost Center: 10020 - 3804 Outpatient Infusion Cen Pharm 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 supervisor/manager/pharmacist performs medication related tasks such as packaging, preparation of all forms of medications, record keeping, and all aspects of drug distribution. Assists in the transportation and handling of chemotherapy and controlled substances.

Major Responsibilities

• Processes and releases orders using pharmacy dispense queue.
• Oncology order set up through gathering drug, diluent, base solution, tubing, filters, labels, as well as anything else required for compounding.
• Maintains inventory, reorders, restocks, and monitors expiration dates of all medications in the pharmacy as well as floor stock medication provided via Pyxis.
• Familiar with pharmacy technology and equipment.
• Capable of troubleshooting technical problems.
• Prepares and packages all forms of medications.
• Assembles drugs in an accurate and efficient manner.

Position Qualifications

License/Certification/Education

• 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.

Experience/Skills

• Required: 3 years of previous experience.
• Position requires proficiency in math and the 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 and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds.

If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at [e-mail]. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.

We're striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health - for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.

At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver. No matter their responsibilities or title, every employee or "caregiver" fills an important role for our patients and their families every day. Who is a caregiver? It's not just the person who delivers the care. It's all the people who make it work ... and make it better. Caregivers give everything that helps patients heal, from expertise to extra attention. They give clean, comfortable rooms. Fast, accurate answers. And an easier, less stressful experience. They give warm, reassuring smiles, and helping hands. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, our community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.