Tech II, Pharmacy

Boston Childrens Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Boston Children's Hospital is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support the Inventory Control Area, stocking, filling, and distributing patient medication orders under supervision by a registered pharmacist. The role includes sterile compounding and day-to-day operations in a high-volume hospital setting.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED, Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy registration, and a CPhT certification, with at least 1 year of inpatient pharmacy experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Current registration as a pharmacy technician by the Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy.
• Current national certification as a Pharmacy Technician (CPhT).

Responsibilities

• Medication preparation and delivery.
• OR medication preparation and delivery.
• Enteral cart fill, automated dispensing cabinet stocking, delivery, and maintenance.
• Inventory control.
• Code tray production.
• Nonsterile and Sterile compounding.
• Use of repackaging/automation technology and training.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Attention to detail

Follow directions

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy license

CPhT certification

Tools

None

Job description

General Summary

The Pharmacy Technician will be working in the Inventory Control Area, stocking, filling, and distributing patient medication orders under the supervision by a registered pharmacist following established policies and procedures. They will alos perform sterile compounding. The responsibilities below describe the essential duties of the person or persons assigned to this job. They are not intended as an exhaustive list of all job duties and responsibilities.

A $5000 sign on bonus is offered for this full time 40 hour a week position.

Key Responsibilities

• Medication preparation & delivery & OR medication preparation & delivery
• Enteral cart fill, automated dispensing cabinet stocking, delivery, and maintenance
• Inventory control
• Code tray production
• Simple nonsterile compounding and Sterile compounding
• Use of repackaging/automation technology and training

Education, License and Certifications

• High School Diploma / GED
• Current registration as a pharmacy technician by the Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy
• Current national certification as a Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)

Experience

• 1+ years of inpatient pharmacy experience
• Strong teamwork skills
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to learn effective techniques and processes resulting in few errors or defects
• Basic knowledge of basic computer skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to follow direction

Must possess the following pharmaceutical knowledge/skills:

• Basic pharmaceutical calculations
• Basic knowledge of medical & pharmaceutical terminology
• Drug Classification
• FDA/Legal Compliance
• Quality control