Pharmacy Technician Outpatient Part Time

Boston Children's Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Boston Children's Hospital is seeking a part-time Outpatient Pharmacy Technician. Responsibilities include greeting patients, managing prescriptions, and collaborating with pharmacists. Candidates must have a High School Diploma and relevant certifications. Join a diverse team committed to quality care.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Unmatched benefits

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Pharmacy Technician by the Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy.
• Current certification by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board or National Healthcare Association.

Responsibilities

• Greets patients and families in person and by telephone.
• Answers medication-related inquiries and requests authorization for refills.
• Manages administrative responsibilities for faxing and filing.

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Job Posting Description

At Boston Children's Hospital, the quality of our care - and our inclusive hospital working environment - lies in the diversity of our people. With patients from local communities and 160 countries around the world, we're committed to reflecting the spectrum of their cultures, while opening doors of opportunity for our team. Here, different talents pursue common goals. Voices are heard and ideas are shared. Join us, and discover how your unique contributions can change lives. Yours included.

General Summary and Responsibilities
This is a part time (20 hours a week) Outpatient Pharmacy Technician position and will require some weekend work.

Key Responsibilities

• Promptly greets patients and families in person and by telephone with a friendly and helpful attitude.
• Answers medication-related inquiries, requests authorization for refills, and provides guidance on prescription pick-up.
• Responds efficiently to inquiries by health care providers with pharmacy question and refer inquiries to the pharmacist as needed.
• Manages the administrative responsibilities for faxing, filing, and/or documenting in medical record for non-electronic prescriptions,
• MassPAT PMP requirements, 340B eligibility, or other pertinent procedures.
• Determines and updates patient's insurance information, calls insurance companies to verify coverage, processes claims through the patient's insurance.
• Collaborates with the pharmacist and prescribers to formulate a solution, such as an alternative medicine or co-pay discount program.
• Compounds simple or complex non-sterile medications in accordance with established policies, procedures and professional standards.
• Maintains pharmacy inventory by monitoring medication and supplies stock levels, anticipating needed medications and supplies, and removing outdated/expired drugs.
• Places and expedites orders, receives orders, rotates medications, restocks supplies
• Ensures the proper storage of all medications in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Performs routine quality control, cleaning and equipment maintenance tasks according to established procedures and schedules.
• Prepares and maintains related logs and records.

Minimum Qualifications

Education
High School Diploma

Licensure/ Certification

• Current registration as a Pharmacy Technician by the Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy.
• Current certification by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board or National Healthcare Association.
• Completion of a Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy approved training program or a minimum of 500 hours worked as a pharmacy technician trainee.

Boston Children's Hospital offers competitive compensation and unmatched benefits

Boston Children's Hospital requires all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and Flu, (unless you are eligible for a medical or religious exemption).

Boston Children's Hospital is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.