Inpatient Certified Pharmacy Technician III - Per Diem
About The Position
The Certified Pharmacy Technician III works in the Inpatient Pharmacy at Boston Medical Center, preparing and distributing sterile (IV) and non-sterile medications; operating and monitoring automated pharmacy technology; maintaining inventory and supplies; performing daily quality assurance monitoring; providing customer service; and maintaining pharmacy records. The technician helps train staff under the supervision and guidance of Pharmacy Managers and the Pharmacy Technician Supervisor and supports BMC’s mission of providing exceptional and equitable care. Technicians must maintain national certification through PTCB or exCPT. Before working in the IV room, they must complete competency exams in IV Room procedures, USP 797, hazardous drugs, and pediatrics, meeting the stated minimum passing scores. The role requires the ability to compound pediatric IV and chemotherapy IV medications and maintain competency across inpatient pharmacy areas.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy by the hire date; Pharmacy Interns are not required to hold CPhT certification.
- National certification from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or Exam of Certified Pharmacy Techs (exCPT).
- Four years of pharmacy technician experience.
- Ability to compound pediatric IV and chemotherapy IV medications.
- Ability to maintain competency in all areas of inpatient pharmacy.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience with sterile (IV) compounding.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and distribute sterile (IV) and non-sterile medications.
- Clean and maintain sterile products areas.
- Operate and monitor pharmacy automated technology systems.
- Maintain inventory and supplies.
- Perform daily quality assurance monitoring and audits.
- Provide customer service and maintain pharmacy records.
- Assist in training staff under the guidance of Pharmacy Managers and the Pharmacy Technician Supervisor.
- 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.
- Complete required IV room, USP 797, hazardous drug, and pediatric competency exams before working in the IV room.
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus.
- Competitive pay.
- Highly subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
- 403(b) retirement plan and savings matches.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Employee discounts.
- Supportive work environment focused on training, professional development, and growth.
- Discretionary annual bonuses and merit increases.
- Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Paid time off.
- Career advancement opportunities.
- Resources to support employee and family well-being.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
