Ambulatory Oncology Pharmacy Technician

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

2d•$30•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of pharmacy leadership, this role performs a variety of routine support tasks integral to the operation of the pharmacy department. The technician assists in the preparation and delivery of pharmaceutical supplies and medications, utilizes area-specific technology, and performs cycle counts. They may also prepare compounded sterile products, distribute controlled substances, and maintain code cart inventory. Additionally, the role involves receiving and sorting medication shipments, maintaining inventory, assisting in training junior staff, and triaging phone calls.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent required
2-3 years of hospital-related experience, formal training, or certification from a pharmacy technician training program preferred
Knowledge of the pharmacology of drugs and 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

Pharmacy Technician [State License] - preferred
Pharmacy Technician Certification [CPhT] - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) preferred

Responsibilities

Assists in the preparation and delivery of pharmaceutical supplies and medications in accordance with laws and regulations.
Delivers and distributes medications to patient care areas.
Utilizes area-specific technology, including robotics, automation, software, equipment, and information systems.
Performs cycle counts as necessary.
Under the direct supervision of a Pharmacist, performs required pharmaceutical dosage calculations necessary to prepare extemporaneous dosage forms as applicable.
May prepare compounded sterile products using principles of aseptic technique, distribute and transport controlled substances under the appropriate state of control, or maintain code cart inventory.
Receives and sorts shipment of medications and supplies.
Recommends drug-related labs and interprets results when appropriate.
Delivers and stocks pharmacy inventory.
Maintains inventory in all pharmacy areas and automated dispensing cabinets (ADC) and charge stock orders, ADC shrinkage, and patient and clinic requisitions.
Responsible for assisting in the training of more junior staff.
Provides information and triage phone calls to the appropriate individual within the pharmacy department.