Certified Pharmacy Technician I - Outpatient, Per Diem
About The Position
The Certified Pharmacy Technician I works in the BMC Outpatient Pharmacy, preparing and distributing medications, operating and monitoring automated pharmacy technology, maintaining inventory and pharmacy records, and performing daily quality assurance audits. The role provides customer service and supports pharmacists in delivering pharmacy services and patient care. Under the supervision and guidance of Pharmacy Managers and the Pharmacy Technician Supervisor, the technician may assist with staff training. The position is in the Retail Pharmacy, Yawkey Pharmacy, and is per diem.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy by the hire date.
- National certification from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or Exam of Certified Pharmacy Technicians (exCPT), or obtain it within six months of the start date.
- Pharmacy students who have completed two years of education in an approved college or school of pharmacy are eligible for pharmacy internship and may be waived from the experience requirement.
Nice To Haves
- Six months to one year of work experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Enter prescription data, including transcribing and entering prescriptions; resolve third-party insurance claim issues; and contact providers as appropriate for the pharmacist while protecting customer and patient confidentiality.
- Prepare prescription orders promptly by retrieving, counting, measuring, and preparing medications, solutions, ointments, and other compounds as directed; ensure all work is checked by a pharmacist.
- Support pharmacists’ service needs and patient-care outcomes, including ensuring prescriptions are dispensed to the correct patient at the point of sale in a professional and courteous manner.
- Communicate malfunctioning equipment and unsafe working conditions to pharmacists and/or the pharmacy technician supervisor.
- Attend and participate in hospital and other management training and development workshops.
- Operate and monitor pharmacy automated technology systems, maintain inventory and pharmacy records, and perform daily quality assurance audits.
- Assist in training staff under the supervision and guidance of Pharmacy Managers and the Pharmacy Technician Supervisor.
- Maintain national technician certification through PTCB or exCPT.
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Highly subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance options
- 403(b) retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee discounts
- Supportive work environment focused on training, professional development, and growth
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- 403(b) savings matches
- Earned time cash out
- Paid time off
- Career advancement opportunities
- Resources to support employee and family wellbeing
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
