Central Distribution Pharmacy Technician - MGH

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of a staff pharmacist and/or pharmacy leadership team, this role performs a variety of routine support tasks integral to the operation of the pharmacy department. Tasks include preparing and distributing unit-dose medications, outpatient prescriptions, and stock orders while maintaining the safe handling and integrity of medications. Staffing assignments will include roles throughout the central pharmacy and designated specialized pharmacy areas. This position does not require direct patient care.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent required
Pharmacy Technician [State License] required
1-2 years of previous hospital-related experience, formal training, or certification from a pharmacy technician training program is desired
Perform intermediate mathematical calculations associated with preparing non-sterile, extemporaneously manufactured pharmaceutical products and other medication doses.
Follow all applicable state and federal controlled substance regulations.
Continuously improve skills necessary for area-specific technology, including, but not limited to, robotics, automation, software, equipment, and information systems.
Read, interpret, and follow complex verbal and written instructions to prepare medications accurately in a sterile environment.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Perform all required pharmaceutical dosage calculations necessary to prepare extemporaneous dosage forms, as applicable, under the direct supervision of a pharmacist.
Adhere to safety requirements for handling non-hazardous medications in accordance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements.
May prepare compounded sterile products using principles of aseptic technique, distribute and transport controlled substances in accordance with applicable regulations, or maintain code cart inventory.
Assist with the training of Pharmacy Technician Trainees.
Maintain 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.