Certified Pharmacy Technician-Level 1
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 required.
- National certification as a Pharmacy Technician is required.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Must be able 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
- Medication preparation and delivery
- Handling of controlled substances
- Picking, delivering, and refilling Schedule II through VI medication for the automated dispensing machines
- Prepares and repackages unit dose medication
- Prepares sterile and non-sterile compounded preparations
- Provides support to customers outside of the pharmacy department
- Accurate transfer of inventory items from pharmacy to specified inventory locations
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Hospitals
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
