Certified Pharmacy Technician Roslindale & Dedham Per Diem
About The Position
The inpatient pharmacy technician supports pharmacists in the safe and efficient delivery of pharmacy services. The role includes medication preparation and distribution, inventory management, regulatory compliance, customer service, and maintaining pharmacy records. The position is per diem, with schedules created six weeks in advance. Per diem staff are asked to submit at least six shifts of availability before the schedule is posted; this is not a commitment to work all six shifts. Assigned shifts may vary and may include weekends, evenings, and holidays based on departmental needs. The role is on-site and may involve work in sterile environments such as an IV cleanroom, with gowning and aseptic technique requirements. Physical demands include prolonged standing and walking, frequent fine-motor work, lifting and transporting items typically up to 20 pounds, pushing or pulling carts and restock bins, and frequent reaching, bending, and stooping.
Requirements
- Current license from the Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacy Intern.
- Flexibility to work variable shifts, including weekends, evenings, and holidays, based on departmental needs.
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including prolonged standing and walking; frequent fine-motor tasks; lifting and transporting items typically up to 20 pounds; pushing or pulling carts and restock bins; and frequent reaching, bending, and stooping.
- Visual acuity sufficient to read medication labels, computer screens, and written documentation.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions and competing priorities.
- Ability to comply with gowning and aseptic technique requirements when working in sterile environments, including restrictions on cosmetics, artificial nails, and nail polish.
Nice To Haves
- Pharmacy technician certification is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Prepare medications accurately and promptly, including selection, labeling, repackaging, non-sterile compounding, and sterile compounding as applicable.
- Maintain clean and organized pharmacy work areas.
- Deliver medications accurately and promptly to appropriate storage and patient care areas, ensuring proper handling and storage during distribution.
- Follow policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain required documentation, including temperature logs, controlled substance records, and training documentation.
- Participate in routine inspections of medication storage areas and report discrepancies.
- Communicate professionally with pharmacy staff and interdisciplinary teams, demonstrating accountability, teamwork, and professionalism.
- Participate in team meetings and support onboarding or training of staff and students as needed.
- Respond to and triage phone calls from hospital staff and vendors, providing timely and professional service to internal and external customers.
- Use pharmacy information systems, automation, and related technologies to support workflow and accuracy.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the supervising pharmacist and comply with hospital and departmental policies.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
