Ambulatory Oncology Pharmacy Technician

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

10d•$23 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of pharmacy leadership, the Ambulatory Oncology Pharmacy Technician follows established policies and procedures to perform routine support tasks integral to pharmacy department operations. The role supports the preparation, distribution, delivery, and inventory management of pharmaceutical supplies and medications in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Under a pharmacist’s direct supervision, the technician may perform dosage calculations needed to prepare extemporaneous dosage forms and may prepare compounded sterile products using aseptic technique, distribute and transport controlled substances under appropriate controls, or maintain code cart inventory. This onsite position is based at 32 Fruit Street and is scheduled for 40 hours per week on a rotating shift. A $3,000 sign-on bonus is available; current and former Mass General Brigham employees are not eligible.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Massachusetts Pharmacy Technician License.
Board-certified pharmacy technician credential from a nationally approved technician certification board: PTCB CPhT or NHA ExCPT.
Knowledge of drug pharmacology and the legal aspects of dispensing.
Familiarity with pharmacy practice settings, legal requirements and limitations, prescription information and calculations, drug identification and generic equivalents, drug manufacturing, packaging and labeling information, and proper drug handling and storage practices.

Nice To Haves

Two to three years of hospital-related experience, formal training, or certification from a pharmacy technician training program.

Responsibilities

Assist in preparing and delivering pharmaceutical supplies and medications in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
Deliver and distribute medications to patient care areas.
Use area-specific technology, including robotics, automation, software, equipment, and information systems.
Perform cycle counts as necessary.
Under the direct supervision of a pharmacist, perform required pharmaceutical dosage calculations to prepare extemporaneous dosage forms, as applicable.
May prepare compounded sterile products using aseptic technique, distribute and transport controlled substances under appropriate state controls, or maintain code cart inventory.
Receive and sort shipments of medications and supplies.
Recommend drug-related laboratory tests and interpret results when appropriate.
Deliver and stock pharmacy inventory.
Maintain inventory in pharmacy areas and automated dispensing cabinets; manage charge stock orders, ADC shrinkage, and patient and clinic requisitions.
Assist in training more junior staff.
Provide information and direct phone calls to the appropriate individual within the pharmacy department.