Certified Pharmacy Technician-Level 1

Emerson Hospital • Concord, MA

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About The Position

Under direction of the Pharmacy Technician Supervisor and supervision of the Clinical Pharmacist on duty, follows established pharmacy and institutional policies and procedures pertaining to the routine support tasks integral to pharmacy operations. This will include medication preparation and delivery, and handling of controlled substances. Certified pharmacy technicians are responsible for picking, delivering, and refilling Schedule II through VI medication for the automated dispensing machines located throughout the institution. Prepares and repackages unit dose medication, prepares sterile and non-sterile compounded preparations following established protocols and guidelines. Provides support to customers outside of the pharmacy department, including nurses, physicians, inpatients, and outpatients and escalates questions and concerns to pharmacist on duty. Responsible for the accurate transfer of inventory items from pharmacy to specified inventory locations and vice versa.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current registration as a Pharmacy Technician in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• National certification as a Pharmacy Technician is required.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
• Computer skills required.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of a pharmacy technician course preferred.
• Previous experience as a Hospital Pharmacy Technician preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow established pharmacy and institutional policies and procedures.
• Prepare and deliver medications, including handling controlled substances.
• Pick, deliver, and refill Schedule II through VI medications for automated dispensing machines.
• Prepare and repackage unit dose medication.
• Prepare sterile and non-sterile compounded preparations following established protocols and guidelines.
• Provide support to customers outside of the pharmacy department, including nurses and physicians.
• Escalate questions and concerns to the pharmacist on duty.
• Accurately transfer inventory items from pharmacy to specified inventory locations and vice versa.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED