Ambulatory Oncology Pharmacy Technician MGH

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham. Job Summary Summary Under the direction of pharmacy leadership, follows established policies and procedures to perform a variety of routine support tasks that are integral to the operation of the pharmacy department.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent required
Pharmacy Technician [State License] - Pharmacy Technician required
Certification [CPhT] - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) required
hospital-related experience, formal training, or certification from a pharmacy technician training program
Shows 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

2-3 years 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 appropriate state controls, or maintain code cart inventory.
Receives and sorts shipments 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), including charge stock orders, ADC shrinkage, and patient and clinic requisitions.
Assists in training more junior staff.
Provides information and triages phone calls to the appropriate individual within the pharmacy department.