Research Pharmacy Technician I

CHEManager International; Boston (MA); In loco; USD 36.000 - 50.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Beth Israel Lahey Health in Boston, MA seeks a Pharmacy Technician to support unit-dose distribution, prepare and deliver medications, and assist with IV compounding under USP 797/800 standards.

The role requires MA tech license, CPhT certification within 60 days, and 0–2 years experience with familiarity in Epic workflows and MS Office. Candidates must stay in good standing with the MA Board and comply with all regulatory requirements.

Competenze

• Massachusetts Pharmacy Technician license required.
• CPhT certification required within 60 days of hire.
• Maintain good standing with MA Board of Registration of Pharmacy.
• 0–2 years related work experience.
• Experience with web-based applications and MS Office.

Mansioni

• Restocks ADSs and floor stock medications per Epic workflows.
• Delivers all medications in compliance with DEA, DPH and State Board regulations.
• Prepares and delivers IV medications following USP 797/800 standards.
• Compounds non-sterile products and repackages in unit-of-use packaging per USP standards.
• Checks for expired/damaged meds and disposes per regulatory guidelines.
• Mentors students and pharmacy technicians.

Conoscenze

Computer skills

MS Office

Pharmacy knowledge

Formazione

Massachusetts Pharmacy Technician license

CPhT certification

High School diploma or GED

Strumenti

Pharmacy software

Descrizione del lavoro

When you join the growing BILH team, you’re not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

Responsible for unit dose distribution including familiarity with medications, dosage forms and storage requirements.

Communicates with pharmacists and nursing staff to ensure timely preparation and delivery of medications.

Prepares and repackages medications into unit of use products.

Delivers medications, including controlled substances, to nursing areas and ancillary departments in accordance with established policies and procedures, and DEA and DPH regulations.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

• Restocks automated dispensing machines (ADSs) and floor stock medications. Follows relevant Epic workflows including but not limited to loading medications, dispensing doses, dispense tracking, and fulfilling cart fill items.


• Delivers all medication in compliance with all DEA, DPH & State Board of Pharmacy regulations.


• Prepares and delivers IV medications in accordance with Federal USP 797 & USP 800 standards. Maintains records pertaining to IV admixtures, maintains cleanliness in sterile areas, and completes relevant Quality Assurance processes.


• Compounds non-sterile products and repackages bulk supplies of medications in unit of use packaging in accordance with all Federal USP 795 & USP 800 standards.


• Checks for expired medications within the pharmacy & automated dispensing cabinets. Ensures that all expired/damaged medications are disposed of in accordance with RCRA, OSHA & NIOSH regulations.


• Participates in the continued training of and provides mentorship to students and pharmacy technicians.

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.


• License: Massachusetts Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacy Technician Trainee license is required.


• National Certification: Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) credentials via PTCB or ExCPT required within 60 days of hire.


• Employee must remain in good standing with the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Pharmacy including maintenance of registration and fees.


• 0-2 years related work experience required.


• Experience with computer systems required, including web-based applications and some Microsoft Office applications which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3-6 months as a Pharmacy Technician in a hospital or retail setting.


• Has the ability to perform simple and complex pharmaceutical calculations.


• Familiarity with medications: generic and trade names, methods of administration, and conversion between metric and apothecary systems.

Pay Range

$26.50 - $35.67
The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.

Vaccination Policy

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled