Senior Pharmacy Tech: Sterile & Hazardous Compounding

Baystate Health; Greenfield (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Baystate Health seeks a Certified Pharmacy Technician III to support dispensing and restocking from the central pharmacy to patient care areas, utilizing automated dispensing cabinets and Pyxis systems, and to assist with sterile compounding under USP 797 and USP 800 guidelines.

The role emphasizes medication safety, teamwork, and adherence to quality improvement initiatives, with responsibilities including triaging orders, coordinating with pharmacists, and training new staff in compliance and

Qualifications

• GED or HiSET is required.
• 2 years of pharmacy technician experience in an acute care setting.
• Familiarity with USP 797/USP 800 guidelines.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Distribute and restock from central pharmacy to patient care areas using automated dispensing systems (e.g., Pyxis).
• Support sterile compounding (USP 797) and hazardous sterile compounding (USP 800) for oncology care.
• Ensure medication safety, quality and inventory control across BH locations.
• Triage orders, prioritize work, and coordinate with pharmacists when needed.
• Participate in staff development and training of new pharmacy employees.
• Adhere to BH attendance policy and participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

GED or HiSET

Job description

Baystate Health seeks a Certified Pharmacy Technician III to support dispensing and restocking from the central pharmacy to patient care areas, utilizing automated dispensing cabinets and Pyxis systems, and to assist with sterile compounding under USP 797 and USP 800 guidelines.

The role emphasizes medication safety, teamwork, and adherence to quality improvement initiatives, with responsibilities including triaging orders, coordinating with pharmacists, and training new staff in compliance and