Ambulatory Oncology Pharmacy Technician

Mass General Brigham • Boston, MA

8d • 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 assists with preparing and delivering pharmaceutical supplies and medications in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, maintains pharmacy inventory, and uses area-specific technology. The position does not require patient care.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Massachusetts Pharmacy Technician License.
• Board Certified Pharmacy Technician certification 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 the preparation and delivery of 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 direct pharmacist supervision, perform pharmaceutical dosage calculations needed to prepare extemporaneous dosage forms, as applicable.
• May prepare compounded sterile products using aseptic technique, distribute and transport controlled substances under the appropriate state of control, 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.

Benefits

• $3,000 sign-on bonus, subject to eligibility; current and former MGB employees are not eligible.
• Comprehensive benefits.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Differentials, premiums, and bonuses as applicable.
• Recognition programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED